Belfast-based vehicle management company DFC have signed a deal with the RAC to provide breakdown recovery, accident management and telematics services as standard on all its contract hire vehicles.The new partnership with the RAC will not only provide peace of mind for DFC’s customers in terms of breakdown, with eight out of ten vehicles being fixed at the roadside, but will also help support business and personal customers with a range of service enhancements.

The RAC Telematics technology brings benefits for fleets including being able to track the location, mileage and driver behaviour of each vehicle. This will provide further support to businesses looking to drive down costs and provide highly accurate insight into how fleets are functioning in terms of fuel consumption and driving styles.

Another key advantage is the accurate mileage records, which can be used to assist with business and private mileage expense claims.

Uel Butler, CEO at DFC, said: “DFC has just celebrated 25 years supplying and managing vehicles in the UK and Ireland and this exciting new partnership with the RAC is a fantastic way to mark this milestone. This game-changing approach, a first in Northern Ireland guarantees maximum cost savings on your vehicle(s), secures peace of mind and promises full GPS cover for your vehicles 24 hours a day, with the advantage of incorporating RAC Breakdown and accident management.”