Introduction and History
As long as there has been travel by road there has been a need for roadside assistance. The earliest formalized roadside assistance includes in the UK the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) (formed in 1897) and The Automobile Association (AA) (formed in 1905) offering repair services to their members.
While early motorists were quite capable of performing basic roadside repairs, increased vehicle technology has made it increasingly nore difficult for the modern vehicle owner.
Getting stuck next to the road can be traumatic and frustrating, especially with the knowledge that many criminals are targeting the lone motorist in need of assistance.
South Africa has the 10th largest network of roads in the world covering a distance of 750,000 km of which about 154,000km are tarred roads.
There are many reasons why a motorist might get stranded next to these roads. It may include vehicle failure, damage caused by factors such as potholes and road...
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