Flooding Brings Pothole Problem To Surface

The rain has hit many areas across the UK hard over the last few days, with floods causing widespread travel disruption. We can expect to see road damage revealed in the aftermath, with the number of potholes likely to increase.

Rhydian Jones, motoring expert at Confused.com car insurance comments:
“We are continuing to see heavy rainfall meaning the UK's pothole problem will likely only get worse. Our latest data reveals that around 1 million potholes were reported last year - a 24% increase compared to 2020.

“When there's extreme weather like heavy rainfall, potholes can be hard to spot.

“If your car is damaged due to a pothole, you should always try to reclaim the cost of damage through the council first. That’s because pothole repairs are their responsibility. Here are some easy steps to make a claim, they include:

1. Check for damage and gather evidence with clear photos or videos
2. Ask a mechanic to confirm the damage and get a quote for the repair
3. Report the pothole to the local council
4. Submit the claim to your insurer (but be wary this could result in a higher premium so always try the council first)

“If a claim does need to be made, our tips on how to make a pothole claim can help drivers through this process."