Petrol goes below 130p a litre for first time since February 2011
The price of petrol has fallen below the 130p mark for the first time since the end of February 2011, while diesel has also come down to its lowest price since mid-July 2012.
The price of petrol has fallen below the 130p mark for the first time since the end of February 2011, while diesel has also come down to its lowest price since mid-July 2012.
Used car customers will continue to look for a high degree of reassurance when making a purchase during 2014, says RAC Warranty.
Asda and Tesco have today announced 2p a litre reductions in the price of both petrol and diesel which takes a litre down to 126.7p and 133.7p respectively.
Following successful trials the RAC is rolling out a universal spare wheel designed to speed up the fix time and minimise inconvenience for members who experience a puncture without having a spare.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has today announced that new car sales are up 10.8% on the 2012 figures, the best annual total since the pre-recession year of 2007.
With many people returning to work on Monday 6 January having taken an extended festive break the RAC is preparing for one of the busiest mornings of the year for breakdowns.
The Highways Agency has today announced a proposal to permanently reduce the speed limit to 60mph on a section of M1 from junctions 28 to 31 and 32 to 35a to improve air quality.
Transport for London is consulting on increasing the standard daily charge from £10 to £11.50 which they say will generate an estimated £84 million of additional revenue by the end of 2017/18.
With vehicles lying idle during the Christmas festivities and the continuing stormy weather causing problems for motorists, the RAC predicts this Thursday (Jan 2) will be one of the busiest mornings of the year for breakdowns as millions of people return to work.
The RAC’s Technical Director David Bizley said: “While the issues surrounding young drivers are indeed emotive and varied, it is essential not to lose sight of the fact that they are still the most likely group of drivers to be seriously injured or killed on the roads.
More than 13m vehicles are expected to hit the country’s major roads on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day as they make their way to family and friends for the festive break, according to research from the RAC*.
As Britain’s first privately funded tolled motorway celebrates its tenth anniversary the RAC is urging the Government to learn the lessons from the road failing to reach its full potential.