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  New technology converts any RAC van into a recovery truck 9 Apr 2019 (News)
  The RAC is introducing new technology which allows its patrols to tow cars without any wheels on the ground. Many cars - including four-wheel-drive and electric vehicles - can't be towed conventionally using the breakdown firm's current equipment, which requires two
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  Drivers urged to prepare for breakdowns 7 Jan 2009 (News)
  As winter tightens its grip on the UK, motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are equipped with items which would prove useful if they were to breakdown in sub-zero temperatures. Research by Kwik-Fit has revealed the majority of drivers in Britain do not carry survival kits
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  What the AA and RAC Don’t Tell You 24 Sep 2003 (News)
  They do used car history checks. They do roadside inspections. But the one thing the country’s leading breakdown organizations don’t do is tell you which cars break down. In Germany, ADAC does. But in Britain the AA and RAC have contracts with car makers
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  New 1.6 litre Mitsubishi Space Star 4 May 2001 (News)
  and EBD, central door locking, dual front airbags, electric windows all round and a radio plus CD player. List prices are £11,995 for the manual and £13,010 for the automatic. See car by car breakdown for NCAP crash test information. More
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  Pothole-related breakdowns jump in first three months of 2020 1 May 2020 (News)
  – which came into force on 23 March – meant there were nine days when far fewer cars were on the country’s roads, so the actual number of pothole-related breakdowns may have been much higher under normal conditions. RAC head of roads
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 May 2017 (News)
  Reader offer: 10% off ALA GAP Insurance Wednesday 24 May Free breakdown cover with car insurance from the Post Office Free, first year breakdown cover for new customers under
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  Showroom4cars.com website makeover 3 Aug 2001 (News)
  , so purchasers do not need to arrange finance in euros or foreign currency. The second is the launch of DriverAssist, Showroom4cars.com's own breakdown cover and warranty service, bringing the online retailer into direct competition with traditional breakdown services and maintaining its
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  New approach to classic insurance 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  One of the UK’s biggest names in classic vehicle insurance has announced changes to its policies, aimed at providing customers with more choice and better value for money. Footman James has teamed up with insurance underwriters Ageas to provide extra flexibility for classic car
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  Carole Nash unveils 'Pride & Joy' iPhone app 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  , help in a breakdown or making a claim With the new iPhone application, you can details of your classic car's agreed value by uploading six images and vehicle details - something we recommend you do on an annual basis. You're also able to take advantage of the Rescue Me feature
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  Car care firm warns of 'Breakdown Day' 18 Dec 2007 (News)
  A car care specialist company has told people heading on the roads this weekend to be careful it is typically one of the busiest times for accidents. Friday December 21st is the last Friday before Christmas and as such will see plenty of motorists head home for the festive season
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  Toyota INCREASES a price 26 Oct 2000 (News)
  Thirteen days after announcing an on-the-road price of £19,995 for the new Celica 190, Toyota has increased it to £20,495. More about the new car and its engine in the Car by Car Breakdown.
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  Up To 3 Years Breakdown Cover Free With Motorpoint Finance 4 Nov 2009 (News)
  Motorpoint is offering up to three years' of free comprehensive roadside assistance to new customers buying a car with one of its in-house finance products. The car supermarket chain has teamed up with Blackhorse to provide over £260 worth of breakdown cover to people who
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  Pre-Budget Report gives company car drivers a tax-free option 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  more in the Citroen C-Zero car-by-car breakdown
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  £1,000 Off Merivas 23 May 2003 (News)
  Three hours after I wrote that Merivas were £1,000 too dear in car by car breakdown, www.drivethedeal.com came up with a deal offering across-the-range savings from £924 off the Meriva 1.6 8v Life to £1,105 off the Meriva
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  Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
  Motorists keen to avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown or car insurance claim this winter have been encouraged to check their vehicles are in peak condition. The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) suggested
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  Motorists 'jeopardising warranties' 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  UK motorists are putting their warranties at risk by failing to keep on top of car maintenance, it has been claimed. Mondial Assistance - a breakdown organisation - reported it is coming across an increasing number of cases where vehicle owners have let a relatively trivial problem develop
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  Drivers urged to get under the bonnet 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  Motorists who do not want to end up relying on their car insurance breakdown cover this winter are being urged to start carrying out routine vehicle checks. Haynes Publishing warned attending servicing appointments
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  Put safety first on Friday 13th, says Green Flag 13 Feb 2009 (News)
  Used and new car drivers are being urged to put safety at the top of their lists on a day traditionally associated with bad luck. Breakdown service company Green Flag told motorists to exercise even more caution than usual
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  Buses 'to become speed traps' 18 Dec 2008 (News)
  Buses could be turned into speed traps, according to the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The green breakdown provider explained the back ends of the vehicles are to be fitted with warning signs which flash when a following car is travelling too quickly or tailgating
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  Wood and Leather From £8,995 17 Dec 2004 (News)
  Rover is offering specials of its 25 and 45 models with leather upholstery, walnut dashboard inlays and alloy wheels from £8,995. Full price lists in the Rover 25 and Rover 45 entries in car by car breakdown. Or just go straight