Drivers urged to avoid the expected MOT rush by booking now
Hundreds of thousands of additional MOT tests will be due by October, increasing the time drivers will need to allow to book one in
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK extends RAC contract for provision of Roadside Assistance for a further five years
The contract extension continues the partnership that has been running with Mercedes-Benz Cars UK since 2017
More than 10m cars due to take to the roads as a third of all drivers head off for an overnight stay in England next weekend
This weekend could be the busiest on the roads this year so far as the lockdown is eased in England, RAC research suggests
Automatic MOT extension to end from 1 August - RAC reaction
Reacting to the news that vehicles will no longer automatically have their MOT due dates extended from 1 August 2020, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Extending MOT tests was the right short-term measure after a number of garages closed when all of us were asked to stay at home. But with many more garages now open– including all of those that are part of our Approved Garages network – an
UK summer ‘staycations’ favoured by drivers as further easing of lockdown restrictions mooted
Only one-in-three drivers expect to take the summer holiday they had planned before the coronavirus outbreak, new figures suggest
Coronavirus no barrier to getting cars MOT’d and serviced, say drivers
Half of drivers still plan on getting their car serviced as normal, despite COVID-19
Quarter of drivers surveyed unaware of the current six-month MOT extension
RAC launches COVID-19 code of conduct for its garage network; majority offer collection and delivery service
Drivers remain committed to keeping their vehicles properly maintained through the coronavirus pandemic, with relatively few i
RAC reacts to reports the UK Government is considering a scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles
Responding to reports that the UK Government is considering a new scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of hybrid and electric vehicles, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Incentivising the take-up of cleaner vehicle technology might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs. Drivers’ concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehi
Majority shun the chance to drive to see family and friends despite new lockdown rules in England
Few drivers are keen on using the car for reunion trips this weekend, research suggests
Fuel price rises on the horizon after further falls in May
The price of unleaded petrol fell again in May but drivers should be braced for the start of price rises
Lockdown speeders: drivers exploit coronavirus restrictions to speed excessively
New data analysed by the RAC throws a light on the behaviours of some drivers during the coronavirus lockdown
Quietest Spring bank holiday on the roads in at least seven years expected
Research suggests the vast majority of drivers remain very cautious about heading further afield for recreation this weekend
Nearly half of drivers of drivers are planning a leisure trip this weekend – but most are staying local
Research suggest most drivers are planning to stay local this weekend
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