breakdown and recovery
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Fleet industry news 2 Aug 2021Rescue 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.
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Fleet industry news 23 Jul 2021Fleet briefs: Latest industry news from Thatcham Research, VisionTrack, Activate Accident Repair and Fleetcor
The latest news from the fleet industry including Thatcham Research launches ‘EV Ready’ training programme.
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Electric fleet news 28 May 2021RAC to equip a fifth of its fleet with EV chargers by 2022
The RAC is working to install emergency electric vehicle (EV) charging units in a fifth of its patrol vans by the end of next year.
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Fleet industry news 17 May 2021Battery failure ‘most common cause’ of breakdown
Almost a third of drivers experienced their most recent breakdown on a journey relating to work.
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Electric fleet news 17 Feb 2021RAC and UfoDrive form new partnership
The RAC and UFODRIVE have forged a new partnership as the all-digital car rental company increases its fleet in the UK.
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General News 29 Jan 2021AA speeds up recovery of EVs and 4x4s with new ‘freewheeling hub’
A new towing solution developed by the AA promises to cut the waiting time for electric vehicle (EV) and 4x4 drivers who require recovery.
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Fleet industry news 17 Jul 2020Lex Autolease payment holiday helps business stay open
Crossleys Accident Repair has paid tribute to the support received from Lex Autolease during the coronavirus crisis.
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Manufacturer news 1 Jul 2020Mercedes-Benz extends RAC contract for five years
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has extended its Roadside Assistance provision with the RAC and will now also look after the Smart road assistance programme.
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General News 8 Apr 2020Coronavirus: Fleets warned over post-lockdown breakdowns
Fleet operators can avoid a large number of breakdowns after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted by advising drivers of some basic car care tips.
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General News 27 Mar 2020e2e adapts operation to support key workers
e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management has partnered with two roadside recovery agents that will collect and deliver priority total loss vehicles to member sites in the e2e network.
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NEWS 2 Jan 2020Fleets warned of breakdown spike on 6 January
Monday 6 January expected to be busiest RAC breakdown day of 2020
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NEWS 29 Aug 2019MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks
MOT advisories are found in 1 in 4 cars after checks, and leaving the forecourt, according to data from Protyre.
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NEWS 5 Aug 2019Roadside recovery operators want greater protection
Roadside recovery operator campaigners have called for increased protection after Government breakdown figures were revealed.
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NEWS 25 Jul 2019Less pothole breakdowns in Q2 2019, says RAC
In the last year there fewer pothole breakdowns have taken place than in Q2 2019.
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Fleet industry news 16 May 2019Small firms in vehicle breakdown risk
Of the hundreds of thousands of small business vehicles protected by the RAC, 31% are expected to suffer a breakdown this year.
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Fleet industry news 1 May 2019Smartphone video helps RAC assess faults remotely
The RAC has started using smartphone video technology to fix issues remotely, meaning that stranded motorists may not have to wait for a patrol to arrive.
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Fleet industry news 17 Apr 2019BT Fleet Solutions and AA conference marks new five-year contract
BT Fleet Solutions and the AA have celebrated almost three decades working together, and the signing of a new five-year contract, with a mini conference in Oldbury.
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Fleet industry news 8 Apr 2019RAC wins five-year deal with Groupe PSA
RAC’s patrols will support drivers of Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS cars and vans, including fleet customers driving in the UK and Europe.
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General News 8 Apr 2019
New trailer gives RAC patrols all-wheels-up recovery capability
The RAC has developed and launched a new type of trailer that provides flatbed recovery capability to its breakdown patrol vans.
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Manufacturer news 20 Feb 2019AA and Ford strike pan-European roadside assistance deal
The AA has extended its relationship with Ford for another three years, having worked together since 2005.
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