THE AA has promised its personal members to fix their car by the road or provide them with another one.

The guarantee is being made to ensure that, if a quick roadside repair is not possible, AA members are still able to continue their journeys.

Drivers will be offered one of 180 specially AA-branded smart cars located around the country, or the choice of another similar-sized car with the opportunity to upgrade to a larger vehicle if required.

Kerry Richardson, Director of AA Road Services, said: "On those occasions where we can't fix their faulty cars, we are determined to keep our members on the move. Providing personal members with a replacement vehicle will go a long way to removing the terrible stress and inconvenience that breaking down can bring.

“In around eight out of 10 of the 3.9 million breakdowns we attend each year, we are able to get our members on the road and moving again. This new benefit will come to the rescue of those for whom a quick repair might not always be possible."