RAC

Traffic levels set to spike 43%

Traffic levels are expected to jump by 43% before the end of the week, as more than 21 million drivers plans Christmas getaways. According to research carried out by the […]

RAC warns drivers of post-breakdown risks

Research from the RAC has found that 78% drivers would unknowingly put themselves in danger after breaking down on the motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder. It revealed that […]

RAC expands warranty portfolio

The RAC has launched a new online-only warranty product for drivers. The 12-month warranty has a £2,000 total claim limit which covers the cost of labour and parts needed to […]

Recovery agents given red light approval

Breakdown and recovery vehicles will be permitted to use red flashing lights according to the government’s Plan for Drivers. The change in legislation to permit breakdown vehicles to be fitted […]

Fuel prices surge in September

The price of diesel rose 8p a litre in September, with petrol up 4.5p during the month. Diesel increased from 154.78p to 163.11p, making it the fifth largest rise since […]

Parking fines spike by nearly a third

The number of parking tickets issued by private companies in the UK rose by 29% in the year leading up to March. According to data from the Driver and Vehicle […]

Public charging costs set to fall

Rising prices of using rapid and ultra-rapid public charge points slowed in September are expected to begin falling in the coming weeks. According to RAC Charge Watch, it now costs […]

Roads in disrepair as investment dries up

Analysis of government data has revealed that the number of miles of road resurfaced or treated has fallen to its lowest level in five years. According to the RAC, 2021/2022 […]

Fuel prices set to soar

Fuel prices could be about to spike after global oil prices rose to their highest levels of the year. This follows production cuts of crude oil by both Russia and […]

Fuel prices rocket during August

Fuel prices rose more in August than during any month in the last 23 years. According to RAC Fuel Watch, petrol prices climbed nearly 7p a litre while diesel went […]