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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
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
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
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
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
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 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'
The cover is provided by the AA.
By
James Fossdyke
09 April 2020
General
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
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
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
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
That's 85,000 from Thursday to Monday.
By
James Fossdyke
28 February 2020
Safety
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
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
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
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
That's more than 22,000 a day.
By
James Fossdyke
23 December 2019
Safety
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
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
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
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
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
That's about 100,000 breakdowns throughout the week.
By
James Fossdyke
22 July 2019
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