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RAC response to Summer Budget 2015

RAC response to Summer Budget 2015

On the changes announced in the Budget to Vehicle Excise Duty, RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Today’s budget announcement on Vehicle Excise Duty marks a return to the days when road tax was collected and used to fund improvements in the road network. As new cars become more efficient, VED was always destined to bring in less and less money for the Treasury.

RAC reports sharp increase in hot weather breakdowns

RAC reports sharp increase in hot weather breakdowns

​The RAC saw a major increase in the number of hot weather-related breakdowns yesterday (Tuesday). Faults with cooling systems were up 102%, including an 82% rise in blown cylinder head gaskets.

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