Pothole pandemic influencing driver voting
Nearly three quarters of drivers say that the pothole pandemic will influence how they vote in UK elections. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 72% of those surveyed said […]
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Potholes push UK roads down global list
Potholes and poor drainage pushed the UK down into 15th place in a global survey into the condition of roads in different countries. DiscoverCars asked more than 11,000 drivers to […]
98% of drivers say UK roads in a ‘state of disrepair’
A shocking new survey into the condition of UK roads carried out by Hagerty has revealed that 98% of drivers believe they are ‘in a state disrepair’. The survey questioned […]
Pothole-related breakdowns increase by 15% last year
The RAC has revealed that pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last year, with average repairs costing £590. Its patrols attended 26,048 pothole-related breakdowns in 2025, which averages 71 every single day. […]
A-road surfaces getting worse, reports government
A-road surfaces in England deteriorated from 2024 to 2025, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport. Based on local council data, it has been reported that five […]
Worst road surfaces in England revealed
The worst road surfaces in England have been revealed in a new study, with Derbyshire finishing bottom of the list. This is according to analysis by motor trade insurance broker […]
Poor road surfaces blamed for 242 collisions
Poor road surfaces contributed to 242 collisions in Great Britain in 2023, according to a new study This is according to data from the Department of Transport obtained by Go.Compare […]