Third of cars damaged by potholes – new study – Automotive Blog

Potholes have induced injury to just about a 3rd of vehicles in Britain, in keeping with new analysis by Citroen UK.

In a examine of two,000 UK drivers, 32% stated their automotive had been broken after hitting a pothole and the typical restore value was £141.95.

Worse nonetheless – 11% of the motorists stated that they had spent greater than £251 on getting their automotive again on the highway.

Almost 1 / 4 of these with car injury stated that they had tried to say again the price of the repairs from their native council, whereas 42% of the examine individuals stated they wished their car had higher suspension to assist cope with the rougher roads within the UK.

The newest Annual Native Authority Street Upkeep (ALARM) report exhibits drivers claimed practically £6 million in pothole compensation from native authorities in England and Wales.

“It’s regarding to search out that potholes have induced injury to just about a 3rd of drivers’ vehicles throughout England and Wales,” stated Eurig Druce, Managing Director of Citroen UK.

“Native authorities have lots of points to unravel and this can take time, I’m subsequently proud that Citroen is ready to provide autos which might be already set as much as deal with real-world driving circumstances on our roads, with our meticulous method taken in the direction of consolation.”

The all-new 100% electrical e-C4 and C4 profit from the Citroen Superior Consolation programme, with enhanced suspension and supportive seating for a smoother journey.

All fashions characteristic Citroen’s Progressive Hydraulic Cushion expertise, which integrates hydraulic bump stops into the suspension system to higher management compression and rebound on rutted surfaces.

Inside, each autos come as commonplace with Superior Consolation seats. With broad cushions and seat backs, they mix high-density foam on the coronary heart of every seat, and a thick 15mm layer of additional textured foam on the floor, to maintain occupants snug and relaxed when on the highway.