UK is a nation of ‘have-a-go mechanics’
70% of Brits happy to do their own car maintenance One in four believe garages ‘rip-off unsuspecting motorists’
Summer holiday heat causes increase in breakdowns
RAC is urging drivers to check their vehicles thoroughly before setting off on any journey this summer after seeing a sharp rise in weather-related breakdowns during the mini-heat wave.
RAC named 'Best Online Motor Insurance Provider'
RAC has been named ‘Best Online Motor Insurance Provider’ at the prestigious Your Money Awards.
Welcome for common-sense approach to speed limits
RAC has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is to launch a public consultation on lower speed limits for rural and urban roads.
RAC warns drivers about Car Buying scam
RAC is warning drivers trying to sell their cars not to be taken in by scams which operate by tricking people into accepting an offer near their asking price.
Company car drivers call for better roads
Company car drivers want to see more money going into improving roads as the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring¹ reveals that 85% of company car drivers do not think taxes are sufficiently reinvested in local roads. The Report also highlights that one third (33%) would support more toll roads to ease rising congestion.
RAC calls on Government to reinstate road safety campaigns as new research shows an increase in illegal driving behaviour
2012 Report on Motoring finds increase in drug-driving, emailing and social networking behind the wheel
RAC reports 20% increase in motorists running out of fuel as petrol prices soar
Data shows over 4,780 calls to RAC by drivers running dry in February
The Carlyle Group have agreed to purchase RAC from Aviva
Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces that it has agreed to sell RAC Limited (“RAC”), the second largest UK roadside assistance provider, to The Carlyle Group (“Carlyle”) for £1.0 billion.