Potholes

What causes pothole damage on our roads?

Driven potty by potholes? You're not alone. We explain how Britain's wet and freezing winter weather causes potholes to form on the roads.

Three-quarters of UK drivers have suffered pothole damage

New research reveals the deteriorating state of the UK’s roads, with more than half of drivers now 'anxious' about pothole damage.

How to claim compensation for pothole damage to your car

If your car has been damaged by a pothole,you may be able to claim financial compensation. Our guide explains the process.

UK councils have ‘inconsistent’ approach to pothole repairs

The RAC says many local authorities don’t have criteria for road repairs, while others specify potholes must be a certain size or depth.

Pothole damage to cars up 34% since 2016 – here’s how to claim

Thanks to recent wintery conditions, claims for pothole damage to cars are likely to peak even higher than normal

Pothole damage cost UK drivers £1.7 billion last year

A report by Kwik Fit found the cost of damage from potholes in the UK has increased by 35 percent during the last 12 months.

Breakdowns caused by potholes hit three-year high

New RAC data shows that its breakdown patrols attended 27 pothole-related incidents every day throughout 2021.

Pothole-related breakdowns at record high, says RAC

The RAC blames rise in pothole problems on the ‘parlous state of many roads’ and calls for long-term funding for highways.

Local authorities get another £500m to fix potholes

At £50 per pothole repair, an extra 10 million potholes can now be repaired across England thanks to cash from the £2.5bn Pothole Fund.

Pothole-related breakdowns up by nearly two-thirds

RAC figures show pothole-related breakdowns went up by 64 percent in the first quarter of 2020, with the organisation rescuing 3,426 motorists.