The Latest Breaking News from RAC

Drivers warned over common gearstick mistake which could cost thousands

New RAC advice is urging drivers that one common bad habit could actually land you with an expensive bill. The habit could end up damaging your car in the long run

Nottingham Post · Feb 19, 2023

Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey

Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Drivers issued warning as filling up at some petrol stations can lead to much higher costs

Motorists have been urged by experts to 'never' buy from certain petrol stations as they do not sell enough fuel to justify lower rates.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Warning issued to any driver filling their car with petrol or diesel in coming days

Brits planning to head out to fuel up their car in the coming days have been issued an urgent warning by the RAC, who say retailers may "start to bump up their prices" again soon

Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023

Warning issued to any drivers filling their car with petrol or diesel in next few days

"This is a galling situation for drivers who are struggling more than ever"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Drivers warned about supermarkets' fuel price strategy in the coming weeks

Drivers are being warned petrol prices could go up again

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Almost a quarter of drivers say seatbelt laws are too soft

Rishi Sunak was fined by police for taking off his seatbelt to film a social media video in a moving car

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Some 24% of 1,800 motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong enough.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

A quarter of drivers want stronger penalties for breaking seat belt laws

The RAC has called on the Government to do more to make sure motorists buckle up as more than two thirds of drivers agreed that offenders should get points on their licence

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

RAC warns motorists that petrol and diesel prices may soon rise again

RAC data shows that reductions on the price of fuel at forecourts slowly ground to a halt this week, as wholesale prices begin to creep up once more.

Chronicle Live · Jan 30, 2023