The RAC has now recruited greater than 150 cellular mechanics as demand grows for servicing and repairs from residence or work. 

Launched in June 2023, the cellular servicing answer was initially launched in response to RAC analysis the place 62% mentioned they would like a educated cellular mechanic to service their automobile, quite than taking it to a storage.  

The service now covers 80% of nationwide postcodes from Penzance within the south to Perth in Scotland

Since then, the RAC has been on a recruitment drive to spice up its crew to satisfy the altering upkeep and restore wants of fleet managers and drivers of their autos.

More and more, patrols are offering a seamless, end-to-end time-saving service for members by reserving RAC Cell Mechanics to attend their houses or workplaces to hold out repairs following name outs.

RAC service, upkeep and restore chief govt Paul Coward mentioned: “Our groups on the RAC know simply how time-consuming and difficult managing the servicing schedule of a fleet might be. For that reason, it’s very important they will depend on a servicing answer that’s delivered effectively by way of skilled employees who’re educated to extraordinarily excessive trade requirements.  

“Important service firms like couriers, in addition to these within the refrigeration and FMCG sectors, are understandably notably delicate to automobile downtime. Our answer is effectively suited to them as a supplier service often ends in a automobile being off the street for an entire day. Repairs can take even longer and incur better prices as a consequence of extra downtime and different automobile rent.  

When it comes to routine upkeep, RAC Cell Mechanics can full diagnostic checks, interim and full providers to maintain the automotive working between full providers. All mechanics are certified to IMI Stage 2 customary and EV-trained.