Many faulty in-car digital radios can be repaired. However, it’s worth considering whether a new radio may be better in the long run.

New in-dash DAB car radios can be brighter than an older stereo. But there may be options to make the display dimmer.

If both the DAB tuner and hi-fi amplifier have analogue inputs and outputs you should not need a new amp.

You may be affected by Premier’s move to different DAB transmitters in early 2016, but there are some checks to make first.

If your FM/AM car radio aerial is broken it could be worth replacing it with one which is DAB-compatible.

When digital radio stations move or stop broadcasting you can be left with surplus entries in the station list.

Some digital radios are more sensitive and appear to receive more stations than others.

Digital radio listeners can frequently tune into new stations. New transmitters mean listeners can hear new and existing stations for the first time.

RTÉ Radio 1 is the most listened to radio station in Ireland. It isn’t available on Freeview, but there are other options.

More cars are fitted with digital radio as standard than ever before, but plenty of new cars do not come with digital radio.