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

Launched in June 2023, the cell servicing resolution was initially launched in response to RAC analysis the place 62% mentioned they would like a skilled cell mechanic to service their car, relatively 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 workforce 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 Cellular Mechanics to attend their properties 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 could be. For that reason, it’s important they’ll depend on a servicing resolution that’s delivered effectively by way of skilled employees who’re skilled to extraordinarily excessive business requirements.  

“Essential service corporations like couriers, in addition to these within the refrigeration and FMCG sectors, are understandably notably delicate to car downtime. Our resolution is nicely suited to them as a supplier service often leads to a car being off the highway for an entire day. Repairs can take even longer and incur higher prices on account of extra downtime and various car rent.  

By way of routine upkeep, RAC Cellular Mechanics can full diagnostic checks, interim and full providers to maintain the automotive operating between full providers. All mechanics are certified to IMI Degree 2 customary and EV-trained.