A Merseyside town has been branded a "disgrace" as motorists play "dodge the pothole".
Potholes are every motorist's worst nightmare as not only can they give you a sudden jolt, they can also cause damage that's very costly to repair.
Roads right across the UK have serious pothole problems, and one Merseyside area in particular has seen motorists riled up.
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In Garston, many have complained about the number of potholes, in particular the Banks Road area and Brunswick Road.
Drivers said they try to avoid certain roads in the area such as Banks Road, but it isn't as easy for parents who have to use the road for the school run.
We visited Banks Road and surrounding areas to see just what the pothole situation was like and there is no denying potholes are a concern.
Turning into Garston I spotted a few potholes, nothing that struck me as the worst I've ever seen, but turning onto Banks Road from Church Road, that's when I could see why so many motorists complained.
Potholes are often unavoidable due to general wear and tear of the roads, the weather especially doesn't help, but weaving through to try and avoid the worst of the holes, I realised why so many drivers were concerned.
The road seems to get particularly bad the further towards the schools you get, only really improving when you reach the end of Banks Road and turn off towards Blackburne Street - whist avoiding ones at that junction.
Some roads were in better condition than others though so it wasn't all doom and gloom for the residents of Garston.
What surprised us in particular, was just how deep some of these holes were and although small in size, it could still cause damage to your car - the last thing any motorist needs.
As a driver, hitting a pothole can leave you cringing inside, praying that no damage has been caused, but avoiding them isn't always possible, especially on a busy road.
Over the years people have posted on social media, complaining about the sheer number of "dangerous potholes" with some motorists even claiming their "wheels exploded".
Concerns have been raised that if the holes aren't sorted, they could eventually lead to a "serious injury".
One local resident said the roads were "disgraceful" whilst another said it "can be costly" should you accidently hit one.
Another branded the issue as a "disgrace" and said it was like "playing dodge the pothole".
One motorist who recently visited the area's coastal reserve said: "The roads are shocking. I know roads are worse in the winter but I wasn't expecting those roads to be that bad."
Liverpool Council's website states that when reporting a pothole, road defects must be more than 25mm deep for the inspector to recommend work is carried out.
It reads: "It's really useful if you can provide photos, as they can help us to locate the pothole and also to understand the severity of the problem.
"We can't repair potholes on private or unadopted roads.
"If the hole is so large it is a danger to traffic or pedestrians please call 0151 233 3001."
The council confirmed that some of the roads concerned are on a maintenance programme for the coming financial year and last year, hundreds of pothole repairs were carried out in the Garston area.
More about reporting a pothole can be found on the Liverpool Council website by clicking here.
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