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A REAC delegation visits member companies in Valencia, Alicante, Murcia and Almería
The pandemic is making 2020 particularly tough for our sector, which is why we must stay closer than ever to our member companies and learn about their concerns first-hand. One of the…
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Post-holiday syndrome and driving
According to international manuals, post-holiday syndrome is not an illness. That does not mean the discomfort does not exist and that, with the return to work imminent, we should not pay…
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Getting back to driving after having COVID-19
Coronavirus infection can cause an illness of varying severity, as is well known. This would affect driving, even more so if there was a pre-existing illness. For this reason, the return to…
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The DGT warns: beware of the elephant effect
Restraint in a vehicle, of both passengers and objects, is extremely important. In an accident, any animate or inanimate object becomes a very dangerous projectile. The elephant effect in a…
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What condition are Spain’s roads in?
Three years have passed since the last audit by the Asociación Española de la Carretera (AEC), which reiterates the need for state investment. As a tow truck service, REAC members know…
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What are speed deterrents?
It is true that the dreaded speed cameras are the main deterrent for many, given the prospect of a fine. But there are other measures that combat speeding. The different types of speed…
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REAC training for highly qualified staff (Level 3 Operator)
It is not easy to reach the highest level of competence in a sector as demanding as roadside assistance. And the level 3 training we provide at REAC is designed for operators who have…
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REAC training for qualified staff (Level 2 Operator)
Recovering a vehicle on the road can involve an operation of great technical complexity. The level 2 training we provide at REAC is aimed at operators with plenty of miles behind them. The…
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Do you know about the tunnel effect behind the wheel?
Before putting your foot down on a motorway, we should think about effects such as the tunnel effect, which can reduce our visibility and contribute to a dangerous situation. Almost without…
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How to behave (safely) around a tow truck assisting another vehicle
A colleague losing their life while assisting another vehicle is not only unfair: it should never have to happen. We must be aware and protect those who work on the road. We began the week…
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REAC and FEGRUAL try to save a large number of companies from bankruptcy and suggest a package of measures to insurers and motoring clubs to tackle the severe economic crisis
The COVID-19 scenario has prompted these organisations to draw up a document with proposals aimed at easing the tough situation the sector is in. The Red de Empresas de Auxilio en Carretera…
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Tow trucks during the state of alarm
We tell you how roadside assistance is working during this lockdown period. Especially in relation to garage services, dedicated to essential vehicles. Estela Villalobos -…