Has a pothole ever damaged your car? Take our poll and have your say
Has a pothole ever damaged your car? Take our poll and have your say
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Nearly one million potholes were reported across the UK between January and November 2024 - but has your car ever been damaged by a cavity in the road?. According to figures revealed through a Freedom of Information Act, local authorities received an average of 3,122 reports of potholes each day between January and November 2024. In total, 952,064 potholes were reported over the 11-month period.
The UK pothole epidemic has previously been shown to be a nightmare for drivers and small businesses alike, with the latter forking out thousands to fix damage caused by potholes. Research from the Federation of Small Businesses shows that almost half (47%) of all UK small businesses say they have been negatively impacted by potholes - with up to one in six businesses facing bills above £500.
In one area of the UK, furious villagers have even erected their own warning due to the horrific state of their roads, labelling the area 'Pothole Land'. The fed-up residents in the Ceiriog Valley, near Wrexham, created their own theme park-style entrance to make people aware of the hazardous road conditions, which they claim are up to ten inches deep.
Drivers in the area say the potholes are leaving them with expensive repair bills and the "elephant traps" are among the "deepest in Wales." One woman said: "Road taxes and council tax astronomical up here. What do we get in return? Forgotten about.". If you can't see the poll, click here.
