A third of cars damaged by potholes
Nearly a third of cars in the UK have been damaged by potholes, with the average repair costing £140.
According to a study of 2,000 drivers carried out by Citroën UK, 32% said their car had been damaged after hitting a pothole*. The average repair cost for the damage was £141.95, although 11% of the drivers surveyed said they had spent more than £251.
Nearly a quarter of those with vehicle damage said they had tried to claim back the cost of the repairs from their local council, while 42% of the study participants said they wished their vehicle had better suspension to help deal with the rougher roads in the UK.
Eurig Druce, managing director of Citroën UK, said: “It is concerning to find that potholes have caused damage to nearly a third of drivers’ cars across England and Wales. Local authorities have a lot of issues to solve and this will take time, I am therefore proud that Citroën is able to offer vehicles that are already set up to tackle real-world driving conditions on our roads, with our meticulous approach taken towards comfort.”
