Car buyers value trust most, RAC survey finds
Trust has become more important to car buyers in the last 12 months and is now the number one consideration when selecting a new vehicle. According to research commissioned by […]
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Lock Out Drink Driving campaign backs alcohol interlocks
A new campaign, Lock Out Drink Driving, has been launched to tackle drink driving and improve road safety. The campaign will lobby government to introduce alcohol interlocks to prevent drink […]
Fuel prices rise sharply in November – RAC
New data has revealed that fuel prices rose during November at their fastest rate since April last year. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol pump prices went up 2.17p last […]
Drivers back alcohol interlocks to curb drink driving
More than four-in-five drivers in the UK support the introduction of alcohol interlocks to reduce instances of repeat drink driving. According to RAC research, 82% of motorists support their introduction, […]
Unexpected vehicle repair bills rise to £650 – RAC
Average unexpected vehicle repair bills have crept up £33 to £650 this year, according to new research carried out by the RAC. Meanwhile, 65% of drivers have faced unexpected repair […]
Pothole prevention treatment up 15% in 2025
Pothole prevention treatment to local roads has increased by 15% so far this, according to the RAC. Figures from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) have revealed that around 44.4 sqm […]
Fuel prices fall in October
Motorists enjoyed some relief at the pumps in October with fuel prices falling during the month. According to data from RAC Fuel Watch, a litre of petrol fell 0.58p during […]
Ageas selects RAC as legal expenses insurance provider
Ageas has selected the RAC to be its legal expenses insurance provider for motor and van insurance policyholders. This means all Ageas customers who opt to include Legal Expenses with […]
Headlight glare a concern for 82% of drivers
More than 80% of drivers believe headlight glare will be a bigger problem now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are darker earlier. RAC research has found that […]
Pothole breakdowns up by a quarter in 2025
Pothole breakdowns rose by 25% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the RAC Pothole Index, RAC patrols attended 5,035 pothole-related breakdowns […]
Unplanned repairs leave drivers carless
RAC research has revealed that in the past year nearly four in 10 drivers have been without their car for at least a day due to unplanned repairs. It found […]
Petrol and diesel prices edge up in September
Petrol and diesel prices rose again in August despite oil prices remaining unchanged. According to RAC Fuel Watch data, the average price of unleaded went up 77p during the month, from […]
