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UK Drivers Hit with Eye-Watering Pothole Repair Bills as 1 in 3 Vehicles Damaged
A poll of 2,000 car owners found 32% suffered pothole damage, with average repairs costing £164, researchers said.
- A survey by The OnePoll of 2,000 car owners reveals one in three motorists sustained vehicle damage from potholes, costing an average of £164 per repair.
- Nearly 47 per cent of drivers believe road conditions have worsened over the last five years, with many describing the current state of infrastructure as 'very poor'.
- Punctured tyres affect 55 per cent of damaged vehicles, while motorists also report frustration with drivers not indicating and tailgating .
- CarSupermarket, led by CEO Barrick, has initiated a pothole repair project to alleviate driver anxiety and address safety concerns causing unnecessary costs.
- Local councils must investigate reported road damage within 10 working days to decide whether to fix the problem or schedule long-term maintenance work.
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Nottingham Post+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
UK drivers hit with eye-watering pothole repair bills as 1 in 3 vehicles damaged
A poll of British drivers found that a third have suffered vehicle damage due to driving over a pothole, with punctured tyres being the most common problem caused
·Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair
One in three cars have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to repair.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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