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18 September 2021 00:01

Drivers rate RAC the UK’s top breakdown provider in largest survey of its kind

RAC come top overall, ranking best for value for money, patrols’ ability to fix and helpful contact centre staff

15 September 2021 00:01

Majority of drivers think all-lane-running smart motorways should be scrapped

Government faced with dilemma of continuing to roll out unpopular all-lane-running motorways or losing capacity by scrapping them. RAC believes there’s a credible third option

10 September 2021 00:01

RAC wins contract with Renault to provide electric vehicle roadside assistance

The RAC has further developed its long-term relationship with Renault UK

4 September 2021 00:01

August finally sees an end to rising pump prices – but for how long?

Pump prices this summer have still been around 20p per litre higher than last summer

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1 September 2021 00:01

One-in-four drivers still in the dark about new standard grade of petrol being introduced this month

RAC encourages drivers, particularly those with older petrol cars, to check their vehicles urgently via the free online checker

27 August 2021 00:01

Bumper bank holiday traffic on the cards with an estimated 16m trips planned by drivers

RAC urges drivers to ensure their cars are ‘road ready’ before setting out, or risk a breakdown

26 August 2021 10:46

Drink-driving casualty figures released today - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to new figures released today

5 August 2021 00:01

Three-in-10 drivers so worried about narrow country lanes they deliberately avoid them

Drivers willing to add more than a half marathon distance to their journey to avoid narrow roads

4 August 2021 00:01

Nine straight months of petrol price rises piles yet more misery onto drivers

July saw the biggest monthly rise in the price of petrol since January 2021

31 July 2021 00:01

Seven-in-10 drivers would like lower motorway speed limits in wet weather

Most would like to see the standard 70mph speed limit on motorways reduced in wet weather to improve road safety and encourage better driving habits, RAC research has found.*

21 July 2021 00:01

More than 11 million leisure trips by car as schools in England and Wales break up for summer

Ongoing international travel restrictions mean a ‘perfect storm’ on the UK’s roads is developing as millions travel by car for a well-earned break

19 July 2021 00:00

Charging ahead: RAC and British Gas team up on home EV charger installation and specialist electricity tariff

The RAC and British Gas have joined forces to make it easier and more affordable for drivers to make the switch to an electric car

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