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Electric vehicles ‘least likely’ to be fixed at the roadside

Electric vehicles are the least likely to be fixed at the roadside by a breakdown company compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid car, new research suggests.

breakdown and recovery 18 Jun

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Call out for car key issue ‘every seven minutes’

There were more than 200 call outs a day – one every seven minutes – for a car key-related problem last year, according to new research from Green Flag.

breakdown and recovery 16 May

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Green Flag targets fleet sector after time out for technology overhaul

Green Flag has undergone a technological transformation to enable it to refocus on the fleet sector after previously withdrawing from the market.

Business profiles - supplier 6 May

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Northgate awards Green Flag breakdown and recovery contract

Green Flag has been appointed by Northgate as its rescue partner for both commercial vehicles and personal hire cars across the UK.

Northgate Vehicle Hire 5 Mar

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Fleets warned of 'engine killer' wet timing belts

Fleet operators are being warned of a potential reliability issue that affects numerous cars produced since 2012 and could result in engine failure.

reliability 4 Mar

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Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

Fleets warned pothole-related breakdowns could increase further as new data, published to coincide with National Pothole Day, shows scale of the problem.

potholes 15 Jan

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AA grows full-electric and plug-in hybrid fleet

The AA is adding 30 full-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to its low-carbon roadside service fleet.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 7 Jan

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Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

The RAC is expecting one of the busiest days for breakdowns in 2025 within the first week of the new year.

breakdown and recovery 30 Dec

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New red flashing lights for AA breakdown fleet to improve road safety

The rollout of red flashing lights comes after a successful campaign by motoring organisations and recovery operators.

breakdown and recovery 22 Nov

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EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

The proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge has fallen to the lowest ever this year, according to new AA analysis.

Charging & infrastructure 21 Nov

RAC attending van at the side of the road

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Applications for roadside recovery red flashing lights opens

Roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators are now able to apply for permission to use red flashing lamps on their vehicles.

breakdown and recovery 19 Sept

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Electric vehicle breakdowns from running out of charge at all-time low

The AA has recorded its lowest ever proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge in June.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Jul

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RAC patrol of the year named at annual awards

The Wirral’s James Jones has been named RAC ‘patrol of the year’ at the motoring company’s national awards ceremony at Silverstone.

RAC 20 Jun

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Cost of pothole damage to vehicles estimated at £1.48bn

Over the last year, vehicles suffering pothole damage faced an average repair bill of £120, with costs exceeding £300 for 660,000 cars.

SMR 24 Apr

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Breakdown and recovery industry urged to work together to improve safety

Study into red flashing warning lights on breakdown and recovery vehicles concludes there is no evidence they result in any change in driver behaviour.

breakdown and recovery 2 Apr

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Pothole repair bill hits £16.3bn | Half of roads 15 years from failure

The majority of local roads are 15 years from structural failure, with councils facing a shortfall of £16.3 billion to fix carriageways plagued by potholes.

potholes 19 Mar

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Flat 12-volt battery on electric cars ‘less likely than ICE’

Electric cars are less likely to suffer from a flat battery call-out than petrol or diesel cars, according to new data from Start Rescue.

SMR 14 Mar

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Tyre health warning as National Highways launches awareness campaign

Tyre issues top the table for vehicle breakdowns during February and March on motorways and A-roads over the past three years.

Tyre Management 21 Feb

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Mobile mechanic milestone hit by RAC

Growing demand from fleets for servicing and repairs to be carried out at home or work has resulted in the RAC recruiting more than 150 mobile mechanics.

SMR 20 Feb

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Lack of spare wheel leading to more AA callouts

New research from the AA suggests that one-in-four drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit.

breakdown and recovery 5 Feb

breakdown and recovery

Electric vehicles ‘least likely’ to be fixed at the roadside

Call out for car key issue ‘every seven minutes’

Green Flag targets fleet sector after time out for technology overhaul

Northgate awards Green Flag breakdown and recovery contract

Fleets warned of 'engine killer' wet timing belts

Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

AA grows full-electric and plug-in hybrid fleet

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

New red flashing lights for AA breakdown fleet to improve road safety

EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

Applications for roadside recovery red flashing lights opens

Electric vehicle breakdowns from running out of charge at all-time low

RAC patrol of the year named at annual awards

Cost of pothole damage to vehicles estimated at £1.48bn

Breakdown and recovery industry urged to work together to improve safety

Pothole repair bill hits £16.3bn | Half of roads 15 years from failure

Flat 12-volt battery on electric cars ‘less likely than ICE’

Tyre health warning as National Highways launches awareness campaign

Mobile mechanic milestone hit by RAC

Lack of spare wheel leading to more AA callouts

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Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

breakdown and recovery

Electric vehicles ‘least likely’ to be fixed at the roadside

Call out for car key issue ‘every seven minutes’

Green Flag targets fleet sector after time out for technology overhaul

Northgate awards Green Flag breakdown and recovery contract

Fleets warned of 'engine killer' wet timing belts

Massive increase in pothole-related breakdowns reported by RAC

AA grows full-electric and plug-in hybrid fleet

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

New red flashing lights for AA breakdown fleet to improve road safety

EV breakdowns due to running ‘out of charge’ at lowest ever

Applications for roadside recovery red flashing lights opens

Electric vehicle breakdowns from running out of charge at all-time low

RAC patrol of the year named at annual awards

Cost of pothole damage to vehicles estimated at £1.48bn

Breakdown and recovery industry urged to work together to improve safety

Pothole repair bill hits £16.3bn | Half of roads 15 years from failure

Flat 12-volt battery on electric cars ‘less likely than ICE’

Tyre health warning as National Highways launches awareness campaign

Mobile mechanic milestone hit by RAC

Lack of spare wheel leading to more AA callouts

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Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

High Court fast tracks trial to decide who owns Yodel

HMRC data shows significant increase in company cars

UK vehicle production falls by a third due to ‘multiple challenges’

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles

Fleet News launches quarterly insight magazine – read the first issue!

New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed