RAC to use video call service to help fix faults remotely

Stranded motorists now able to show RAC fault symptoms and warning lights before roadside patrol arrives

RAC to use video call service to help fix faults remotely
In the instance of a puncture, the new service will mean RAC an adviser can look at the damage to the tyre to assess whether it can be temporarily plugged by a patrol at the roadside or whether a new tyre will be required.

The RAC has announced that it is to use smartphone video call technology to enable its technical advisers to see problems faced by stranded motorists first-hand and even fix issues without customers having to wait for a patrol to arrive.

When RAC call handlers identify a breakdown that could potentially be fixed over the phone, the member is sent a web link via text message which, once clicked, enables RAC technical advisers to see the vehicle via the customer’s smartphone.

The member is then guided to point the camera to various locations around the vehicle so the adviser can assess the fault.

RAC head of technical James Gibson said: “We have been fixing vehicles over the phone for many years, but the popularity and functionality of smartphones has given us the opportunity to fix even more issues without the need for customers having to wait for a patrol to attend simply because we can see the vehicle and the problem for ourselves.

“The more vehicles we can fix remotely, the better it is for everyone – the customer affected and our other members as it helps to speed up the time it takes for us to reach anyone in a breakdown situation.”

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    The RAC has announced that it is to use smartphone video call technology to enable its technical advisers to see problems faced by stranded motorists
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    This is also obviously aimed at saving the cost of a Patrol being sent out. It can be useful though as simple faults can be rectified over the phone. It’s not a new idea, but one that’s being taken a step further with smartphone technology.

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