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Most drivers worried about dazzling headlights

|Date: October 29, 2025

Most drivers worried about dazzling headlights

Four-in-five drivers (82%) are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headlights with the arrival of ...

Four-in-five drivers (82%) are concerned about getting dazzled by vehicle headlights with the arrival of darker evenings, new RAC research has found.* Bright headlights the leading reason drivers fee ...

October 29, 2025
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Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

|Date: August 20, 2025

Unroadworthy vehicles on the rise

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving ...

Data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found the number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the ...

August 20, 2025
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RAC names Mobile Mechanic of the Year

|Date: August 11, 2025

RAC names Mobile Mechanic of the Year

RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer s ...

RAC has named its ‘Mobile Mechanic of the Year’ as Qualified engineer, specialist technician and cancer survivor Sean Kimberlin during its employee awards ceremony at Silverstone. Sean beat more than ...

August 11, 2025
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What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

|Date: April 17, 2025

What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headli ...

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headlight glare. Some, including the RAC have pointed the finger at LED lighting. However, ADAS exper ...

April 17, 2025
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RAC & ECP Join Forces to Create Biggest Independent Garage Network

|Date: February 13, 2019

RAC & ECP Join Forces to Create Biggest Independent Garage Network

The RAC has joined forces with Euro Car Parts in a partnership set to create the biggest independent gara ...

The RAC has joined forces with Euro Car Parts in a partnership set to create the biggest independent garage network in the UK. ...

February 13, 2019
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Potholes: The Problem that Won’t go Away

|Date: August 11, 2017

Potholes: The Problem that Won’t go Away

The state of the UK’s roads is becoming an increasing problem, if the results of a new report by the RAC ...

The state of the UK’s roads is becoming an increasing problem, if the results of a new report by the RAC is anything to go on. ...

August 11, 2017
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RAC Launches New Services to Help Manage Service Costs

|Date: September 12, 2016

RAC Launches New Services to Help Manage Service Costs

RAC launches new services to help motorists manage MOT and service costs. The RAC has launched two new se ...

RAC launches new services to help motorists manage MOT and service costs. The RAC has launched two new services to help motorists manage some of the biggest costs of motoring – servicing, MOT and repa ...

September 12, 2016
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RAC Clamping Down

|Date: August 31, 2016

RAC Clamping Down

RAC will be clamping down on the unauthorised use of its name and logo by garages. The RAC is to more str ...

RAC will be clamping down on the unauthorised use of its name and logo by garages. The RAC is to more strictly control the use of its brand in the garage sector. The motoring organisation has recently ...

August 31, 2016
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IMI ‘Driving Change’ – Business Opportunities

|Date: April 14, 2016

IMI ‘Driving Change’ – Business Opportunities

The IMI and ITN Productions have partnered together to produce a news-style programme entitled ‘Driving C ...

The IMI and ITN Productions have partnered together to produce a news-style programme entitled ‘Driving Change’, which looks at new technologies, flourishing career opportunities and the desire to mov ...

April 14, 2016
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Nebula Systems announces investment deal with the RAC

|Date: March 16, 2016

Nebula Systems announces investment deal with the RAC

Nebula Systems, the innovative start‐up behind the multi‐award winning cloud based vehicle data and diagn ...

Nebula Systems, the innovative start‐up behind the multi‐award winning cloud based vehicle data and diagnostic platform MECH5, is proud to announce an exciting new venture with one of the UK’s leading ...

March 16, 2016
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Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

|Date: April 15, 2015

Two thirds of motorists claim a “bad experience” at local garage

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than ...

Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than half (55%) have also found a “totally” trusted supplier that they regularly use. This mixed pi ...

April 15, 2015
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