Pot hole damage repair bills on the rise

April 11, 2016
Pot hole damage repair bills on the rise
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Research by Warranty Direct in the UK shows that suspension damage caused by pot holes is on the increase and average repair bills are some € 430. 


The study of 3-8 year old cars shows the Mercedes Benz R-Class and Saab 9-3 are the cars that suffer most. The Hyundai’s Santa Fe and the Land Rover Discovery also had a high rate of claims for axle and suspension damage.

Warranty Direct MD, David Gerrans, said, "Potholes are a major factor in causing axle and suspension failure and any vehicle regularly driven over impaired road surfaces or used for commuting over pothole-strewn routes will ultimately incur damage.” He added, "Components such as bushes, track rod ends, drop links, springs and dampers are all susceptible.”
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