<p>A new ‘black box’ device that warns car drivers of an impending breakdown in advance through a phone call, text or email is to be launched in UK.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The automated system to be introduced by by the RAC motoring organisation means that drivers will receive a phone call, text or email telling them there’s a fault with their car.<br />The matchbox-sized device slots into the car’s computer system and transmits data before and after a journey, the ‘Daily Express’ reported.<br /><br />In case the car breaks down or has an accident the RAC Advance it will automatically alert a patrolman with its location and the nature of the problem. The system updates computers at RAC headquarters with information about how the car is running. If a fault is detected, drivers receive a phone call, text or email.<br /><br />The black box device detects engine and gearbox problems, checks batteries, alternators, brake wear, throttles and filters.<br /><br />The device has been incorporated in all 1,700 RAC patrol vehicles and it will be available to all RAC members this year with the cost added to subscriptions.<br /><br />“Offering peace of mind in a box, RAC Advance will revolutionise how we deal with our members,” RAC technical director David Bizley said.<br /></p>
<p>A new ‘black box’ device that warns car drivers of an impending breakdown in advance through a phone call, text or email is to be launched in UK.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The automated system to be introduced by by the RAC motoring organisation means that drivers will receive a phone call, text or email telling them there’s a fault with their car.<br />The matchbox-sized device slots into the car’s computer system and transmits data before and after a journey, the ‘Daily Express’ reported.<br /><br />In case the car breaks down or has an accident the RAC Advance it will automatically alert a patrolman with its location and the nature of the problem. The system updates computers at RAC headquarters with information about how the car is running. If a fault is detected, drivers receive a phone call, text or email.<br /><br />The black box device detects engine and gearbox problems, checks batteries, alternators, brake wear, throttles and filters.<br /><br />The device has been incorporated in all 1,700 RAC patrol vehicles and it will be available to all RAC members this year with the cost added to subscriptions.<br /><br />“Offering peace of mind in a box, RAC Advance will revolutionise how we deal with our members,” RAC technical director David Bizley said.<br /></p>