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Are the AA and RAC breakdown services working during Covid-19 lockdown?

Are the RAC and AA working during lockdown?

Breakdown services tell us how their home and roadside breakdown assistance services have been affected during Covid-19.
Published 29 March 2020
Winder driving snow wheel close up

British drivers unprepared for winter breakdowns

Winter is upon us but a new survey suggests many drivers are at risk of being stranded in the snow if their car breaks down.
Published 06 December 2019
Green number plates for electric cars are only a short term solution, says RAC

RAC 'not impressed' by green plates plan

According to an RAC spokesperson, authorities may have to pull the plug on green number plates "pretty much as soon as they bring them in".
Published 22 October 2019
Concern over road road has doubled in 12 months

Concern over road rage has doubled in 12 months

Congestion and modern life have been blamed for a huge increase in the proportion of drivers citing road rage as their chief worry when behind th
Published 15 October 2019
Dazzled drivers believe car headlights are becoming too bright

Car headlights are too bright, drivers warn

A new study suggests an overwhelming majority of drivers believe modern car headlights are becoming far brighter than necessary.
Published 11 June 2019
Fuel pump prices surge in "bleak" April for motorists

Fuel pump prices surge in 'bleak' April

Motorists had to contend with a big spike in fuel prices last month, with petrol rising by nearly 6p per litre.
Published 07 May 2019
Buying Guide: Leading dash cam dashboard cameras reviewed (updated)

Buying guide: leading dashboard cameras (dashcams)...

The technology that has been safe-guarding the reputations – and insurance policies – of good drivers in Russia for many years is now beginning...
Published 03 April 2019

Bring on long-range speed cameras, say motorists

The majority of motorists are in favour of the police adopting long-range speed cameras, a new survey has found. 
Published 01 March 2019
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

Supermarkets cut petrol prices by 2p per litre

With wholesale petrol values continuing to fall, four supermarkets in quick succession have said they'll be reducing pump prices by 2p per litre.
Published 06 November 2018
Risk of breakdowns caused by pothole damage doubles in 12 years

Risk of pothole damage doubles in 12 years

According to the RAC, over 14,000 call-outs it's received in the last 12 months have been due to breakdowns caused by damage from potholes.
Published 13 October 2018
The first ever RAC TT race at Goodwood Revival was a legend-laden thriller

Video: Relive Goodwood's first RAC TT thriller

The Goodwood Revival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. A perfect excuse, then, to relive the event's first Tourist Trophy race.
Published 24 August 2018

Drivers still unaware of harsher mobile penalties

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of drivers remain unaware of the penalties associated with being caught using a handheld phone
Published 25 June 2018