More British motorists have complained about potholes damaging their cars this year as poorly-maintained local roads continue to cause drivers misery, according to new research.
A large study by the RAC published today shows that 38 per cent of drivers listed the terrible state of council-maintained roads as their biggest concern, up from 33 per cent last year.
Some 52 per cent of 3,068 drivers surveyed said road conditions are worse than 12 months ago, as separate data shows there were nearly 1,900 call-outs between July and September this year for for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels.
This is despite a huge decline in the number of vehicles using UK roads during the coronavirus pandemic, with traffic falling to just 23 per cent of pre-lockdown levels at one point.