Potholes are causing so much damage to vehicles that drivers are being urged to report every road surface crack “no matter how small”. The call, from the AA, is essential for authorities to “understand the true state of our roads”.
In April, the company received more than 52,000 callouts to vehicles stranded due to faults likely caused by potholes. That represents a 29% increase on the same month in 2022, reports PA.
Common problems caused by potholes include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels. If the level of pothole-related breakdowns continues at the current rate, 2023 will be the second-worst year on record for road conditions, behind only 2018.
