breakdown and recovery - Page 2

The end of the road for the courtesy car?

David Bartlett, head of accident management, AA Business Services, reviews how fleets can minimise the impact of courtesy car supply issues on business.

Accident Management 9 Jun

AA reports huge decline in electric vehicles running out of charge

The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) running out of charge over the past few years has fallen by more than 70%, according to the AA.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 7 Jun

Paolo De Sio with his new RAC patrol van

Paolo De Sio is named RAC patrol of the year

De Sio has been named ‘RAC Patrol of the Year’ after just three years in the job.

RAC 26 May

Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Alphabet, RAC, Intelligent Car Leasing and Abax

Latest fleet industry news, including RAC makes paying for breakdown cover more flexible for SMEs and Abax launches van store inventory solution

breakdown and recovery 23 May

AA Business Services director, James Starling

AA developing product portfolio to meet future fleet needs

AA Business Services is developing several new solutions for its corporate customers against a backdrop of huge change in the industry.

breakdown and recovery 16 Jan

Potholes cause 225 extra breakdowns per day in November

The AA has attended an additional 225 breakdowns a day, in November, due to damage caused by potholes.

potholes 15 Nov

AA unveils hydrogen fuel cell patrol vehicle

The AA has revealed a hydrogen fuel cell roadside breakdown vehicle – the Hyundai NEXO – to target breakdown jobs in ultra-low emission zones.

electric and hybrid vehicles 19 Aug

Rescue Mate provides tyre transparency for fleets

Rescue Mate has enhanced its “Uber for breakdowns” platform to provide fleet operators and drivers with greater transparency when a vehicle requires tyre replacement or other services.

breakdown and recovery 13 Jul

Breakdown costs ‘almost three times higher’ for an EV than ICE vehicle

However, the research from Total Motion shows that SMR costs for electric vehicles are approximately 27% lower than that of a petrol or diesel car.

27 Apr

The AA rolls out EV training for 2,000 patrols

The AA plans to train 2,000 patrols to IMI Level 2 by the end of the year, ensuring it has the capacity to support the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) drivers.

The AA 7 Mar

Rescue Mate expands with on-demand tyre fitting and locksmith services

On-demand breakdown and recovery provider Rescue Mate has expanded its service offering to include tyre fitting and locksmith services.

Rescue Mate 19 Nov

FleetCheck introduces PAYG recovery services via The AA

FleetCheck will provide pay-as-you-go breakdown recovery services through a new affinity partnership with The AA.

breakdown and recovery 22 Sep

AA partners with Silence UK to deliver electric breakdown concept

The AA has expanded its partnership with urban eco-mobility organisation Silence UK to produce a concept electric ‘e-moto’ scooter.

breakdown and recovery 1 Sep

Rescue Mate launches on-demand recovery service

Rescue Mate has launched a new subscription-free app-based vehicle recovery service that promises to be quicker, cheaper and easier to use than existing services.

breakdown and recovery 2 Aug