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REAC General Assembly 2019
There was much to celebrate at our organisation’s General Assembly. REAC’s second year can be summed up as one of spectacular growth: we have reached 69 members. Last year, at the Red de…
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Allergies and driving
April and May are particularly difficult times for people with allergies in their day-to-day lives. In this article we explain why allergy symptoms can affect driving. Although…
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The European Union lays the foundations for new smart vehicle safety for 2022
The Europe on the Move programme sets out a highly ambitious package of measures that includes, among other things, the installation of cameras in lorries and breathalysers and black boxes…
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How to find out which sticker my car has
The Plan Aire (2013-2016) proposed classifying vehicles according to the carbon dioxide they emitted. What each environmental label means and how to get it.
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Safe following distance: a "must" when driving
Braking comfortably to avoid dangerous rear-end collisions. Overtaking another vehicle properly. Keeping a safe distance is an obligation that every driver should take on from day one. But…
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Driving on steep gradients
Mountain passes, which we climb to the top of or descend one after another as we drive, are a typical feature of the mountains. How should we drive downhill? And the other way round? A few…
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Roadside assistance and equipment
Thinking of working in roadside assistance? Then you will need to know what equipment you need when you set out to work with a vehicle of this kind. We usually wait for them with a certain…
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All of REAC's day-to-day activity, on the website
Since October 2018, our professional Network has had the new REAC website. A site that keeps adding features such as the activity report. For members only. The Red de Empresas de Auxilio en…
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Getting to know eCall
It will soon be a year since it became compulsory to install the eCall system in new vehicles manufactured in the European Union. But do we know what it is? It was on 1 April last year that…
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What licences do you need to drive a tow truck?
The professionalisation of roadside assistance is a reality today. It is important to make known the requirements for those considering working as tow-truck operators. Roadside assistance…
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How much does the ITV cost in each Autonomous Community?
With the new year, it is important to look at ITV prices for the whole year. Powers in this area have been transferred to the Autonomous Communities, hence the difference in fees. Booking…
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The cheapest provinces to take out car insurance (and the most expensive)
A comparison of car insurance based on the region where we live produces surprising results, if we consider how the average price rises in provinces such as Pontevedra. We should start with…