The great RAC CPD rip-off
I have recently returned from a motorcycle adventure from London to Dubai and have also realised the rip-off by the RAC.
This was the first time I encountered needing a carnet so just accepted what the RAC told me, that I will only receive 50% of the premium deposit back.
I was traveling with German registered bikes and my fellow riders were bemused as to why I will only get back 50% of my £6400 deposit whereas they will receive 100% of theirs back.
This is clearly a monoploy situation and when I confronted the RAC with this they told me that it was their right as a company to set their own pricing for their services. As you will be aware, a carnet is not an optional luxury but a necessary travel document. There is no choice.
There is a petition on change.org to try to bring this to the attention of the government so please sign it if this issue affects you or is likely to in future?
Thanks a lot
https://www.change.org/p/european-co...ter-rac-carnet
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