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Our history

Ever since its foundation in 1897, RAC has been consistently at the forefront in developing motoring services - from introducing uniformed patrols in 1901 and roadside emergency telephone boxes in 1912 right through to the present day when we boast the world's most advanced computer systems to deal with calls for roadside assistance.

Six million RAC Members enjoy access to an enormous range of motoring products and services throughout their driving lives, ranging from the familiar and much appreciated roadside assistance in the event of a breakdown to continually updated legal and technical advice and up-to-the-minute travel information.

In March 2005, Aviva plc acquired RAC for around £1.1 billion. 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. It is a leading provider of life, pensions and investment products and one of the largest Financial Adviser providers. Norwich Union is the UK's largest general insurer with a market share of around 14%, with a focus on insurance for individuals and small businesses.

Providing more than breakdown cover

While retaining our unchallenged reputation as the UK's most forward thinking and progressive motoring organisation, today's RAC recognises that not all drivers are the same and not all of them have the same requirements.

As a result we are committed to providing each of our customers and their families with individual motoring solutions - products and services which are flexible enough to suit personal circumstances and which allow us to respond to their requirements in the quickest, most efficient and most appropriate way.

To see what RAC has to offer visit our site map.

RAC website

We are working hard to make this website the first choice for UK motorists with internet access, regardless of the vehicle they drive or whether they are our Members.

Contact us if you have any comments or questions about our site

The RAC Foundation

The RAC Foundation is an independent body, established in 1999 to carry out research into motoring issues and to take on the role of protecting the interests of the motorist. The Foundation carries out regular opinion surveys of RAC Members and has, in the course of its campaigning work, taken up many of the issues which they have raised.

The Royal Automobile Club

Since RAC Motoring Services was bought by Lex Service PLC (now RAC plc), we no longer have any formal connection with our previous owners, the members of the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London. Should you wish to contact them, their address is 89-91 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS.