RAC Auto Windscreens has crossed the Channel to sign an agreement that will give its fleet customers repair and replacement services at over 2,000 outlets throughout Europe.
RAC Auto Windscreens has crossed the Channel to sign an agreement that will give its fleet customers repair and replacement services at over 2,000 outlets throughout Europe.
The company has linked up with others in France, Holland, Belgium, Spain and Germany to form the European Automotive Glass Replacement Alliance (EAVAA). The deal gives RAC Auto Windscreens’ 250 Fleet customers automotive glazing repair and replacement at over 720 centres and more than 1,500 mobile units across the continent.
Mark Hughes, RAC operations director, said :”We are delighted to be founder members of the alliance, which brings a much wider service proposition to RAC Auto Windscreens’ fleet customers. We already cover more of the UK than any other company, and many of our customers now need solutions for leasing deals in Europe. This important alliance will further strengthen our services to these customers, providing them with seamless coverage across a number of key European countries – with more to follow.”
The alliance is already looking in Switzerland, Italy and Austria for further partners. The move is expected to boost business this side of the Channel, as customers from other member countries visit the UK.
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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 14%.