potholes

Pothole claims surge as councils count the cost

Pothole claims submitted to 18 local authorities soared from 8,327 in 2022 to 20,432 last year, according to analysis carried out by the RAC. It submitted a Freedom of Information […]

Pothole-related call-outs tipped to hit new record

The AA has attended nearly 480,000 pothole-related call-outs so far this year, responding to 50,244 incidents last month alone. This is a four per cent year-on-year increase and the highest […]

Government commits to fix UK’s pothole plague

The government has restated its manifesto pledge to fix one million potholes a year. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed Labour’s commitment to repair UK’s broken roads during a visit to […]

Windscreen claims up 17% in two years

New research from Allianz has revealed that windscreen repair costs have risen 17% since 2022. It reported that average windscreen claims this year have risen from £308 two years ago […]

Top driver bugbears revealed

A new survey has revealed the most frustrating aspects of driving in the UK, with road surfaces, poor driving behaviour and high costs topping the polls. According to research carried […]