Pothole damage costs UK motorists average £164 as road conditions worsen

Pothole damage costs UK motorists average £164 as road conditions worsenOne in three have broken their car as a result of driving over a pothole in the road, with punctured tyres, suspension issues and damaged alloys the most common problemsCommentsNewsDaily Mirror14:30, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPotholes have emerged as the number one bugbear for motorists(Image: PinPep)One in three vehicles have been damaged by a pothole – costing an average of £164 to fix. A survey of 2,000 car owners revealed that 32% have suffered damage to their vehicle after driving over a pothole, with punctured tyres (55%), suspension issues (28%) and damaged alloys (26%) being the most frequently reported problems.‌But it's not just cars bearing the brunt, as more than one in 20 (6%) drivers have sustained physical injuries, including whiplash, back and neck pain after hitting a pothole.‌Potholes have emerged as the number one bugbear for motorists – with nearly half believing road conditions have deteriorated over the last five years, and 21% describing the current state of Britain's roads as 'very poor'.‌Research reveals that 22% of drivers claim to dodge a minimum of 11 potholes on a typical journey, while 37% are forced to swerve to avoid a dip in the road.View 3 ImagesA fifth describe Britain's roads as 'very poor'(Image: PinPep)CarSupermarket.com, which commissioned the study, has stepped in to help motorists by repairing and reconditioning potholes in line with its refreshed branding and wider focus on reconditioned vehicles.‌The new approach centres on carefully reconditioning previously loved vehicles, restoring them to high quality standards before a new driver takes ownership and cherishes them once more."Potholes are a persistent problem for drivers," Matt Barrick, CEO of the motoring brand, said. "We were keen to tackle the primary problem for motorists by reconditioning potholes and relieving some of that anxiety they face when...