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General Pothole-related breakdowns hit three-year high, RAC claims

Pothole-related breakdowns hit three-year high, RAC claims

On average, 52 breakdowns a day were caused by potholes during the first three months of 2021.
By James Fossdyke 20 April 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning This is the breakdown lorry you want after calling for help

This is the breakdown lorry you want after calling for help

Polish coachbuilder has launched a limited edition Sprinter tow truck.
By Anthony Karr 02 April 2021
Industry AA introduces new wheel to allow towing of electric cars and 4x4s

AA introduces new wheel to allow towing of electric cars and 4x4s

New 'freewheeling' hub lets patrol vans tow electric and four-wheel-drive cars.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2021
General Drivers urged to look after batteries as cars are laid up over New Year

Drivers urged to look after batteries as cars are laid up over New Year

Organisation says battery-related breakdowns make early January a peak time for callouts.
By James Fossdyke 29 December 2020
Safety Pothole-related breakdowns persist despite lockdown, says RAC

Pothole-related breakdowns persist despite lockdown, says RAC

RAC says breakdowns caused by potholes are "a real cause for concern".
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Green Peugeot and Citroen EVs get eight-year roadside assistance package

Peugeot and Citroen EVs get eight-year roadside assistance package

The cover includes a roadside top-up for those who run out of charge.
By James Fossdyke 28 May 2020
Lifestyle Nissan offers 'key workers' a roadside assistance package

Nissan offers 'key workers' a roadside assistance package

Nissan joins others including Vauxhall, Toyota and Peugeot in the pledge.
By Brian Potter 13 April 2020
General Toyota and Lexus UK pledge free roadside assistance for 'key workers'

Toyota and Lexus UK pledge free roadside assistance for 'key workers'

The cover is provided by the AA.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2020
General AA offers NHS staff free breakdown assistance

AA offers NHS staff free breakdown assistance

Anyone with an NHS ID can take advantage of the offer.
By James Fossdyke 06 April 2020
Official PSA offering free breakdown cover for NHS workers

PSA offering free breakdown cover for NHS workers

Work for the NHS and own Citroen, DS, Peugeot, or Vauxhall? Take advantage of this.
By Dominik Wilde 03 April 2020
General AA provides London ambulance service with breakdown support

AA provides London ambulance service with breakdown support

More than 40 patrols will be there to keep the capital's ambulances on the road.
By James Fossdyke 03 April 2020
General Vauxhall-driving NHS staff to get free roadside assistance

Vauxhall-driving NHS staff to get free roadside assistance

The offer lasts for a whole year.
By James Fossdyke 03 April 2020
General 15 breakdowns a minute expected this weekend as snow batters the UK

15 breakdowns a minute expected this weekend as snow batters the UK

That's 85,000 from Thursday to Monday.
By James Fossdyke 28 February 2020
Safety 20 breakdowns a minute predicted as Storm Ciara continues

20 breakdowns a minute predicted as Storm Ciara continues

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will see more than 85,000 breakdowns combined.
By James Fossdyke 11 February 2020
General More flat batteries on first working day of new year than any other

More flat batteries on first working day of new year than any other

The RAC is warning motorists to beware of their batteries going flat.
By James Fossdyke 02 January 2020
Technology AA and what3words team up to locate exactly where you break down

AA and what3words team up to locate exactly where you break down

What3Words allows AA breakdown patrols to pinpoint your location.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2019
Safety Stay safe on the roads this Christmas with these tips

Stay safe on the roads this Christmas with these tips

GEM Motoring Assist wants to keep you happy on the roads this Christmas.
By Dominik Wilde 23 December 2019
General Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

That's more than 22,000 a day.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2019
Safety 77,000 breakdowns expected this weekend as winter bites

77,000 breakdowns expected this weekend as winter bites

That's 18 a minute between Saturday and Monday.
By James Fossdyke 29 November 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
Safety Smart motorway training offered to breakdown companies

Smart motorway training offered to breakdown companies

The eight-hour course is supposed to help operators work safely on motorways without hard shoulders.
By James Fossdyke 16 September 2019
Safety Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

It's after the AA recommended stopping the rollout of motorways that use the hard shoulder as a lane.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Safety Report reveals dangers of breaking down on a smart motorway

Report reveals dangers of breaking down on a smart motorway

The report from Highways England was penned in 2016, but recently uncovered by the AA.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2019
General 14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week's expected heatwave

14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week's expected heatwave

That's about 100,000 breakdowns throughout the week.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2019
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