It cost the UK drivers £579,000,000 to repair pothole damage last year
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If you’ve travelled on roads anywhere in the UK, the chances are you’ve hit a pothole or two. Now motoring experts have revealed the true cost of potholes up and down the country as repair costs hit an all-time high. And it is not just drivers who face pothole-ridden roads and the risks that come with it – they can be particularly dangerous to pedal cyclists and motorcyclists.
The AA says it was called to 643,318 pothole-related incidents last year alone. While this is down from the year before, the cost of pothole damage has increased. Drivers dished out a whopping £579,000,000 in repair costs last year, the AA says. The average repair bill now stands at £300, up from the previous £250. The rise in costs is due to a combination of inflation, more advanced technology in cars and a shortage of spare parts, the AA explained.
Here is a breakdown of the incidents recorded by the AA over the past seven years. You can find our guide on how to drive safely on pothole-riddled roads here. Typical pothole damage affects the shock absorbers, suspension springs and causes distorted wheels. At worst, they can lead to the deaths of cyclists and motorcyclists.
