RAC - Page 19

Fuel filters blocked on diesel cars due to cold weather, says RAC

RAC patrols attended almost 500 diesel vehicles of varying makes and ages after their fuel filters became clogged on Friday (March 2).

5 Mar

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

RAC Business survey highlights almost 40% of firms expect drivers to take calls on the road.

1 Mar

Risk of winter breakdown as drivers fail to carry out basic vehicle checks, says RAC

The majority of drivers do not carry out basic checks on their car such as oil level and tyre condition as often as they should, RAC research suggests.

26 Feb

Cut diesel and petrol prices by a further 2p a litre, says RAC

Britain’s big four supermarkets should cut at least another 2p a litre off petrol and diesel following further reductions in the wholesale cost of fuel.

15 Feb

Drivers doubt Britain’s ability to deal with snow

An RAC poll suggests that 80% of drivers do not feel that Britain is prepared to cope with snowy conditions.

12 Feb

Government figures suggest ‘significant’ rise in drink-driving

Provisional figures for 2016 show that between 200 and 280 people were killed in accidents where at least one driver was over the drink-drive limit.

9 Feb

Call for supermarkets to follow Asda's lead and cut fuel prices after price of oil falls

The RAC is calling on supermarkets to cut the price of petrol and diesel by 3p a litre following a $5 fall in the price of a barrel of oil.

9 Feb

Diesel and petrol prices increase for third month in row

Petrol is now at its highest point since late November 2014 and diesel the highest since early December 2014.

5 Feb

Vehicle break-ins increase year-on-year, says RAC Insurance

Nearly a quarter of a million vehicles were broken into in 2016, according to data seen by RAC Insurance.

12 Jan

RAC warns of pump price misery as oil hits $70 a barrel

The price of a barrel of oil has gone above $70 for the first time in more than three years, potentially spelling misery for motorists throughout 2018.

11 Jan

Six in 10 larger businesses considering move away from diesel

The demonisation of diesel has led to large businesses debating a move away from the fuel type, according to new research from RAC Business.

9 Jan

Christmas congestion expected to peak on Friday

RAC dubs Friday December 22 ‘Frantic Friday’ – the day when the last of the year’s commuter traffic clashes with people trying to see family and friends.

18 Dec

Ex-RAC MD Diamond gives financial backing to Cazana

The investment, which has come through Diamond’s venture capitalist organisation Fernbrook Partners, follows the recent arrival of ex Glass’ man Rupert Pontin.

18 Dec

Drivers need access to emissions database to comply with clean air zones

The RAC is calling on the Government to develop a website that allows every driver to check a vehicle’s Euro emission standard by entering the vehicle's reg.

10 Nov

RAC launches click and fit tyre service

The RAC has launched RAC Tyres: a 'click and fit' online service which offers a range of tyres from leading manufacturers.

6 Nov

Diesel pump prices continue to rise with no respite in sight

Diesel rose for the fourth month in a row in October, going up 0.59p from 120.21p to 120.80p a litre, according to RAC Fuel Watch data.

6 Nov

Congestion a growing problem, says RAC Report on Motoring

Traffic has got worse on the UK’s major roads in the past year, according to more than half of motorists.

1 Nov

Motorists back air quality charges but not demonisation of all diesel

More than two-thirds of drivers support stronger action to reduce pollution from vehicles in areas with the poorest air quality, new RAC research suggests.

30 Oct

RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD launch ERA Automotive for Europe-wide coverage

A new alliance has been formed by bringing together major European-road services assistance providers - RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD.

10 Oct

RAC backs call for a drop in the drink-drive limit

The RAC is calling on the Government to reduce the legal blood-alcohol limit in England and Wales after a majority of drivers back change back a change in the law.

9 Oct

RAC - Page 19

Fuel filters blocked on diesel cars due to cold weather, says RAC

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

Risk of winter breakdown as drivers fail to carry out basic vehicle checks, says RAC

Cut diesel and petrol prices by a further 2p a litre, says RAC

Drivers doubt Britain’s ability to deal with snow

Government figures suggest ‘significant’ rise in drink-driving

Call for supermarkets to follow Asda's lead and cut fuel prices after price of oil falls

Diesel and petrol prices increase for third month in row

Vehicle break-ins increase year-on-year, says RAC Insurance

RAC warns of pump price misery as oil hits $70 a barrel

Six in 10 larger businesses considering move away from diesel

Christmas congestion expected to peak on Friday

Ex-RAC MD Diamond gives financial backing to Cazana

Drivers need access to emissions database to comply with clean air zones

RAC launches click and fit tyre service

Diesel pump prices continue to rise with no respite in sight

Congestion a growing problem, says RAC Report on Motoring

Motorists back air quality charges but not demonisation of all diesel

RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD launch ERA Automotive for Europe-wide coverage

RAC backs call for a drop in the drink-drive limit

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RAC - Page 19

Fuel filters blocked on diesel cars due to cold weather, says RAC

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

Risk of winter breakdown as drivers fail to carry out basic vehicle checks, says RAC

Cut diesel and petrol prices by a further 2p a litre, says RAC

Drivers doubt Britain’s ability to deal with snow

Government figures suggest ‘significant’ rise in drink-driving

Call for supermarkets to follow Asda's lead and cut fuel prices after price of oil falls

Diesel and petrol prices increase for third month in row

Vehicle break-ins increase year-on-year, says RAC Insurance

RAC warns of pump price misery as oil hits $70 a barrel

Six in 10 larger businesses considering move away from diesel

Christmas congestion expected to peak on Friday

Ex-RAC MD Diamond gives financial backing to Cazana

Drivers need access to emissions database to comply with clean air zones

RAC launches click and fit tyre service

Diesel pump prices continue to rise with no respite in sight

Congestion a growing problem, says RAC Report on Motoring

Motorists back air quality charges but not demonisation of all diesel

RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD launch ERA Automotive for Europe-wide coverage

RAC backs call for a drop in the drink-drive limit

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