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Breakdown cover small print warning for classic car owners 25 Jul 2023 (News)
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Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
This Christmas could be the busiest getaway in five years, with an estimated 27 million trips by car predicted between today (17 December) and Christmas Eve (24 December), a study by the RAC and transportation analytics provider INRIX -
Everything you need to know about the Highway Code 2021 updates 14 Sep 2021 (News)
and are driving a car displaying red L plates (or D plates in Wales). Rule 263 has been revised to ensure drivers understand it is illegal to reverse along any part of a motorway, including slip roads, hard shoulders and emergency areas. In total, there are 33 rule updates and two new rules -
Holiday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels 27 Aug 2021 (News)
- a number that will result in a 25 per cent increase in delays compared to a typical day in August. The RAC says many of the breakdowns its patrols will attend in the coming days are avoidable if drivers check their cars are ‘road ready’ before setting out. This includes -
Toyota reduces standard warranty from five years to three 1 Jun 2021 (News)
. Announcing the news at the launch of its Relax warranty service , which provides 12 months/10,000 miles’ cover each time a Toyota or Lexus vehicle is serviced at a main dealer, the Japanese car and van specialist said it was revolutionising its approach to warranty cover -
Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted 29 Mar 2021 (News)
Drivers are planning far fewer trips this Easter when Covid restrictions allow. In fact, it could be the lowest number since the RAC began tracking the data. There are just an estimated 5.6m leisure trips by car planned by Brits this Easter -
Coronavirus: Prime Minister calls new lockdown "the last phase of the struggle" 5 Jan 2021 (News)
the previous lockdowns, there are no current expectations for MoT tests or driving licences to be extended past their expiry date. DVLA says the quickest way to renew a licence is, as always, to use the online service. If your car is due for an MoT or service, you may be allowed to take it into a local -
Coronavirus: Can I still drive my car during England's lockdown? 2 Nov 2020 (News)
in the seat behind other people and wearing a face covering. While car breakdown firms like the AA, RAC and Green Flag will continue to operate, it's important to make sure your car is roadworthy before setting off. This is especially true if your car hasn't been used for a long period - check -
Ford makes connected vehicle services free 26 Jun 2020 (News)
Ford has announced it'll offer complimentary access to its FordPass app across the UK, enabling drivers to control and monitor key features in their cars from their smartphone. Previously, connected vehicle services were -
Coronavirus: Are you missing out on free breakdown cover? 22 May 2020 (News)
are dealing with record numbers of battery-related car breakdowns . From today (22 May) NFU Mutual is offering its existing and new car and van customers complimentary or upgraded RAC home start -
Record high for battery-related car breakdowns 20 May 2020 (News)
. >>> Latest NHS car discounts and deals The RAC said that the number of battery faults its patrols had seen were "very high" - and they were dealing with record calls for at home flat battery breakdowns. Similarly, the AA reported that two fifths of call-outs resulted from battery -
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 -
Coronavirus: Fuel prices drop to lowest point in 12 years 3 Apr 2020 (News)
ambulances and police services further with accidents and breakdowns amidst the outbreak. >>> Coronavirus: How to get help with your car finance payments -
Eight ways to keep your car roadworthy and avoid a £2500 fine 27 Mar 2020 (News)
-month MoT extension from 30 March to combat the coronavirus pandemic - but warned you could be hit with a fine of up to £2500 and at least three penalty points if your car isn't kept roadworthy. If you need to use your road for essential travel during -
Coronavirus: Police reiterate the need for drivers to stay home to slow the spread of Covid-19 26 Mar 2020 (News)
." >>> Coronavirus: Will a delayed service invalidate my car's warranty? There have been reports of police forces in Yorkshire introducing vehicle check points to stop cars and remind drivers that they should remain at home unless travel is absolutely essential -
Majority of drivers say removing the hard shoulder on Smart Motorways compromises safety 29 Nov 2019 (News)
. Only half of drivers who have driven on an ‘all lane running’ Smart Motorway said they knew what to do if their car unexpectedly stopped, meaning the remainder (49 per cent) do not know what to do. When breakdowns -
Smart Motorway dangers to be reviewed by Transport Secretary 24 Oct 2019 (News)
. During 2017 and 2018 there were almost 20,000 vehicle breakdowns in live lanes on Smart Motorways and Highways England currently has no system in place to automatically detect stopped vehicles and close live lanes. The Coroner for West Midlands has already raised concerns -
Part-worn tyres "putting motorists' lives at risk" 20 May 2019 (News)
with shocking prevalence in some areas. While part-worn tyres are often tempting as they're cheaper than new tyres, the LGA is warning drivers that they represent a false economy as they won't last as long as buying new. “It doesn’t matter how new or well-maintained the rest of a car