The photograph shows a woman using the unit in a car.

The photograph shows a patrol officer helping a woman with her car by the roadside.

The Automobile Association’s new centre was officially opened. The photograph shows Alec Durie, Nigel Clarke and Bob Lakin.

The roadship shop on the A5 near Wolverhampton was due to close, with a new branch opening in Walsall. The photograph shows Carol Perruy outside the office.

Tilly the thrush had set up a nest in the top of the depot’s car wash machine, meaning that it was out of action and they had to hand wash their vans. The photograph shows the sign “Do Not Use Car Wash Birds Nesting”.

The Association ran a special evening course for women motorists to improve their driving and car maintenance skills. The photograph shows Val Howkins wielding tools.

The garage was named the Automobile Association’s Agent of the Year for the central region, which extended from Skegness to Newport Pagnell. The photograph shows (from left) Yvonne Davies, Eric Davies and Angie Davies.

Staff won the Regional Director’s Cup as the best centre in the Midlands. Bob Sinclair is quoted. The photograph shows (from left) Keith Hunt, Sandra Haynes and Stuart Hatton.

The Automobile Association visited the school to teach the children about safe motoring. Margaret Booth is quoted. The photograph shows Rachael Williams on the saddle of a motor bike alongside rider John Darling.