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10 August 2022 00:01

More than one-in-four drivers risk their safety by driving abroad non-stop for five hours or more

Safety warning: more than a quarter of drivers who have taken their own cars abroad to the continent have driven non-stop for five or more hours, a new RAC European Breakdown study found. And one-in-10 have done so for upwards of 10 hours.

9 August 2022 12:37

RAC issues breakdown and travel advice to drivers as further extremely hot weather is forecast

RAC Breakdown spokesman Simon Williams said: “As we’re about to endure another period of extreme hot weather, we’re urging drivers to ensure their cars are as ready as possible for the high temperatures. Breakdowns increase in heatwave conditions, so drivers should try to minimise the risk by checking their car’s coolant is between the minimum and maximum markers. They should also check the oil is

3 August 2022 00:01

Average petrol price falls too slowly despite a 9p reduction in July

RAC says wholesale cost of unleaded now back to early May price which means a litre should be around 167p, not 183p

1 August 2022 00:01

UK languishes near bottom of list of European countries which have acted to ease the burden of high fuel prices

UK ranks 12th out of 13 European countries when it comes to tax cuts to reduce the cost of petrol and diesel

21 July 2022 11:38

Independent forecourts leading on fairer pump prices, RAC analysis shows

RAC continues to urge all retailers to fairly reflect wholesale price of fuel

20 July 2022 00:01

Busiest summer school holiday getaway for years expected this weekend

Drivers urged to check their vehicles or risk making the summer even more expensive

15 July 2022 11:55

Extreme heat likely to trigger big increase in number of breakdowns; drivers urged to keep safe

More than 1,000 extra daily breakdowns expected – up to 20% more than normal for mid-July - as drivers are warned of risks of breaking down in the heat

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