Whilst Britain experienced the wettest summer since records began, RAC Auto Windscreens has kept fleet drivers on the road and saved them from costly downtime thanks to its latest innovation.
Whilst Britain experienced the wettest summer since records began, RAC Auto Windscreens has kept fleet drivers on the road and saved them from costly downtime thanks to its latest innovation.
The use of the Under Cover canopy has meant that in less than a year, RAC Auto Windscreens has completed over 1,100 jobs that would otherwise been have been deferred or lost.
Quick to assemble and easy to transport, the Under Cover canopy ensures that whatever the weather, glass is repaired or replaced on the spot - in turn reducing vehicle down time costs and ensuring that fleet vehicles are back on the road in the minimum time possible.
Chris Bonsall, technical manager at RAC Auto Windscreens, said: "The canopy supports technicians in assisting fleet drivers who need to get back out on the road as quickly as possible.
"Dry conditions are essential for the bonding material used in the sealing process of windscreens to work properly. Before the introduction of the canopies, in wet weather customers had to wait either for the rain to hold off, or visit one of RAC Auto Windscreen's fitting centres for a repair or replacement windscreen.
"Our technicians and fleet customers are at the mercy of the British weather, however, the canopy allows RAC Auto Windscreens to attend all jobs despite poor weather conditions, ensuring that fleet drivers are kept on the road."
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About RAC Auto Windscreens
RAC Auto Windscreens provides a wholly owned and operated complete automotive glazing repair and replacement service (windscreens, rear windows and side windows) through the largest fitting centre network in the UK.
It is the only replacement windscreen specialist with its own manufacturing operation, producing 250,000 windscreens a year in a dedicated factory in Chesterfield.
Backed by a fleet of 1000 fully equipped mobile fitting units, RAC Auto Windscreens provides a true 24/7 national service for more than 750,000 private and corporate customers every year. For more information on RAC Auto Windscreens visit www.rac.co.uk/windscreens
About RAC
With around seven million members, RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organizations, providing services for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections and checks, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists' needs. RAC incorporates BSM, RAC Auto Windscreens, RAC Direct Insurance and HPI.
Aviva bought RAC last year. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 15%. RAC's news releases and a selection of images are available on the RAC internet news centre at www.racnews.co.uk