NORTHERN Electric and Yorkshire Electricity Distribution has awarded a three-year accident management contract with RAC Accident Services.

The deal covers more than 2,000 vehicles, ranging from cars to heavy goods vehicles. RACAS will handle all issues, ranging from recovery and repair to claim form completion and third-party claims management.

John Elliott, company secretary of Northern Electric, said: 'We wanted a reliable and trustworthy service and were looking for an offering that combined good service with value for money.'