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BRS come to the rescue!

29th April 1977, Page 33
29th April 1977
Page 33
Page 33, 29th April 1977 — BRS come to the rescue!
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BRITISH Road Services will be operating a comprehensive commercial vehicle recovery and repair service as from Monday.

BRS Rescue, as it is known, will be run on a club basis and offer a wide range of services to those who become members. Non-members will also be able to use BRS Re-,cue, though it will cost them more.

Working through the established BRS depots, members are able to summon roadside assistance by calling a Freephone number (4151) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The assistance they receive will either come from one of 60 of BRS's own recovery depots or from approved agents.

All the vehicles used on BRS Rescue are, BRS says, manned by skilled mechanics who are in radio contact with their base. If a replacement vehicle is needed BRS is also able to arrange it via the radio.

In most cases the mechanic is expected to carry out a roadside repair. However, if a tow is needed it can be arranged, either to the driver's depot or to a BRS workshop. Repairs can then be carried out if the customer requires.

Membership costs for 12 months depend on the number of vehicles in the fleet. Over 50 vehicles will cost the operator 08 while one vehicle costs £3. These prices are exclusive of VAT.

Call out fees for members start at £10 (non-members £15) and go up to E15 (non-members £20) for weekends and bank holidays.

For very heavy recovery the charge is £20 per hour with extra men charged at the same rate as for normal recovery of between £5 and £7.50.

A charge of 65p per mile for recovery vehicles and 30p per mile for light vehicles is also made.

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