Approximately a fifth of all cars in the UK could be on the road with their drivers unaware of "killer potholes". This is causing a huge increase in automotive breakdowns and in some cases an increase in the motorist’s insurance rates.
This information was recently released by leading independent mechanical breakdown insurer, Warranty Direct.
Statistics have shown that the average motorist in the UK suffers a mechanical failure once every three years. This means that more than six million cars could have pothole related damages. The shocking part is most individuals will not immediately realize that their car has been under attack by these so-called killer potholes.
According to Duncan McClure Fisher, “An increasing number of motorists are only discovering the kind of faults directly attributable to poor roads during an annual service.”
Every year, around 60 percent of all claims processed by the firm relate to suspension and axle damage consistent with that caused by Britain's rutted, and poorly-maintained, roads.
The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance report states that there is a shortfall of £1 billion to bring the country's roads up to standard. Last year, Warranty Direct set up the website www.Potholes.co.uk to campaign for better road maintenance, and give drivers advice on how to claim compensation from local authorities.
