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RAC renews its long relationship with The Camping and Caravanning Club
Press releases • Jun 28, 2019 00:01 BST
Drivers face daytrip distress as RAC predicts peak in hot weather breakdowns this weekend
Press releases • Jun 27, 2019 10:21 BST
The RAC expects breakdowns to increase by as much as 50% in some areas over the next few days
Drivers who suffer glare from headlights say the problem is getting worse
Press releases • Jun 11, 2019 00:01 BST
Half of regular drivers say they are suffering more from the effect of dazzling headlights than they were just 12 months ago, research conducted by the RAC has found
May makes it four miserable months of price rises at the pumps
Press releases • Jun 05, 2019 00:01 BST
At 130.57p, a litre of petrol now costs 11p more than it did at the start of February. But with oil prices down at the end of May, does this signal some imminent price cuts?
Manchester roadside technician named RAC Patrol of the Year
Press releases • May 31, 2019 00:01 BST
An RAC patrol has received the prestigious accolade just two years into his role
New data shows big drop in numbers caught driving without insurance
Press releases • May 30, 2019 00:01 BST
Fewer people were caught driving without insurance in 2018 than any other year since 2012, new data seen by RAC Insurance reveals
Around 22m leisure trips planned for this bank holiday weekend – the highest in six years
Press releases • May 23, 2019 13:00 BST
Eight million more journeys are expected to be taken than last year, the highest number since the RAC first started asking drivers in 2014
Supermarkets raise price of petrol almost every day for three months
Press releases • May 21, 2019 10:00 BST
The UK’s four big supermarkets have raised the price of petrol almost every day for three months, data shows
Small businesses risk hours of lost productivity with three in 10 vehicles breaking down every year
Press releases • May 16, 2019 08:30 BST
SMEs are putting their daily productivity at risk by failing to protect themselves against one of their vehicles unexpectedly breaking down
RAC patrols dealt with fewer pothole-related breakdowns in first quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year
Press releases • May 10, 2019 00:01 BST
The RAC believes the absence of harsh winter weather in much of the country alongside extra funding for councils in the Chancellor’s Budget has prevented further deterioration of road surfaces.
April sees second worst monthly petrol price rise since 2000
Press releases • May 03, 2019 00:01 BST
Third consecutive monthly increase in unleaded with a litre shooting up by 5.44p a litre, making a fill-up £3 more expensive
Busiest May Day bank holiday since 2016 predicted with 13m road trips
Press releases • May 01, 2019 13:00 BST
Friday 3 May is expected to be busiest with around 4.4m separate leisure journeys by car, research of drivers' plans suggests
RAC and Saga forge new relationship for breakdown and car insurance
Press releases • May 01, 2019 00:01 BST
The RAC and Saga have signed a five-year contract which will see the insurance company offering its customers an improved level of breakdown cover.
RAC uses smartphone video to fix more vehicles remotely
Press releases • Apr 30, 2019 12:00 BST
RAC Remote Technician enables technical advisers to see problems faced by stranded motorists first-hand
RAC teams up with Isuzu to deliver heavy duty pulling power
Press releases • Apr 30, 2019 10:30 BST
RAC orders 50 customised Isuzu D-Max 4x4s to deliver added muscle at the roadside
RAC develops UK’s first lightweight charger to deliver a ‘journey-saving’ boost to electric vehicles
Press releases • Apr 30, 2019 00:01 BST
The RAC announces its new EV Boost system, in readiness for the UK’s expected electric vehicle boom
RAC chosen by BGL to underwrite its legal expenses insurance book
Press releases • Apr 23, 2019 09:00 BST
Following a competitive tender process, the RAC’s Legal Services business has been selected by BGL Group to underwrite its motor and home legal expenses insurance business
Second wave of Easter getaway traffic to arrive as 27m hit the road
Press releases • Apr 14, 2019 00:01 BST
A new study by the RAC and INRIX reveals predicted traffic volumes in the run-up to and over Easter, and flags likely congestion hotspots
Drivers more likely to suffer a breakdown that can’t be fixed when heading out rather than returning home
Press releases • Apr 12, 2019 12:00 BST
One in five drivers have to try to make alternative travel plans themselves
RAC awarded five-year roadside assistance contract with Groupe PSA
Press releases • Apr 08, 2019 00:02 BST
The RAC has signed a new five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to Groupe PSA, the second largest car manufacturer in Europe.