So your car and phone can become best friends

Android Auto is an application that allows your smartphone to work with your car as if they were one system. When it works, it’s a brilliant way to run your music, GPS, and communication apps on one system.

If it’s not working or constantly failing, it can feel like you’re fighting with your vehicle. Here are some common fixes you can try when Android Auto is not working.

The first and most important thing to determine is whether your car supports Android Auto. It may only support the rival Apple Carplay standard, or it may otherwise be incompatible with your vehicle.