THE RAC has merged its accident and legal services together to become RAC Services.

Bosses say the move will allow the former divisions to ‘share best practice and processes’.

RAC Services will be headed by John Lawrence, formerly director of membership at RAC Rescue, who said: ‘The synergy will cut vehicle downtime, oversee recovery and repair costs and reduce driver inconvenience.’

At the same time it will offer expertise in legal resources such as personal injury compensation and legal expenses insurance.’