This winter there is a risk that thousands of diesel car drivers could be faced with a surprise breakdown brought about by an issue with the quality of diesel fuel being sold on forecourts throughout the country.
RAC technical director David Bizley said: “While freezing fuel duty is welcome we wanted Mr Osborne to go a step further and reduce the financially punishing 58p duty that is charged on every litre of fuel bought at the pump.
Patrols saw 132% increase in ditched vehicles last winter After one of the toughest winters on the road for years which saw the RAC attending over 100,000 breakdowns in just 11 days, the motoring organisation is urging drivers to learn the lessons of last winter and do all they can to make sure that they don’t get caught out by severe weather this year.
Products range from headlights for a 1960s VW Beetle to a car seat belt for the family dog The RAC is today launching one of the UK’s largest online motoring accessories shops, with more than 80,000 products available, ranging from bespoke parts for some of the most-loved cars of the last five decades to accessories such as pet seat belts, custom gear knobs and much more.
Bon anniversaire au tunnel sous la Manche - happy birthday to the Channel Tunnel! Though it was officially opened by The Queen on 9th May 1994, passenger service didn't open until 14th November 1994.
Over 9,500 construction jobs will be supported in 2014 by more than £1.9 billion of investment in Britain’s roads, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill announced today.
New campaign aims to steer drivers away from buying a dodgy car Britain’s most experienced breakdown provider, the RAC, has joined forces with the Trading Standards Institute and the Citizens Advice Bureau to launch a Used Car Campaign.
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have all announced reductions in the price of petrol and diesel with effect from tomorrow. Asda led the cuts by reducing petrol to 126.7p a litre and diesel to 133.7p as of Wednesday 30 October.
RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “With a potential Met Office red alert for Bristol and hurricane force winds accompanied by torrential rain expected in the south west between 1am and 6am the RAC is advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel and if possible delay essential journeys until weather conditions improve.
More than nine million motorists are taking to the roads with friends and family next week to make the most of the half term holidays – despite heavy rain and the risk of localised flooding.
Plans designed to reduce petrol prices at motorway service stations and a freeze on the cost of the MoT test have been announced by the Government.
Pete Williams, RAC head of external affairs, said: “The Government’s application to the EU to extend the rural fuel discount scheme is good news for motorists living in these 10 communities.
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