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UK Drivers Cash In on Pothole Claims

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UK drivers are capitalizing on pothole damage claims, with payouts reaching up to £2,500, thanks to Money Saving Experts guidance. The guide helps motorists get councils to cover full repair costs after vehicle damage from potholes. MSE recently updated advice, revealing an £18 billion backlog in pothole repairs nationwide. Road owners, typically local authorities, are legally obligated to maintain safe highways under the Highways Act of 1980. Motorists are sharing success stories, with some receiving full reimbursement for repairs and settled claims after initial rejections. To claim, take photos of the pothole, measure its depth, and provide damage, location, date, and time details. Councils may contest claims, but more claims could lead to improved road maintenance.

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UK Drivers Cash In on Pothole Claims

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UK Drivers Cash In on Pothole Claims. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 4th, drivers in the UK are caching in on pothole damage claims, scoring payouts up to 2,500 pounds thanks to tips from. Money-saving expert. Their guide has helped folks get councils to cover full repair costs after vehicles get wrecked by those road craters. MSE dropped updated advice this week, highlighting a massive 18 billion pound backlog and pothole fixes nationwide. They stressed that road owners, usually local authorities, have a legal duty to keep highway safe under the highways act of 1980. Motorists are loving in, with readers sharing wins like one guy whose over 2,500 pound repairs got fully reimbursed, and another, who turned a 735 pound alloy entire mess into a settled claim after was first rejected. To pull off a claim, snap photos of the pothole, measure its depth, at least 4 cm counts, as damage picks, location details, date, and time. Hit up the responsible authority quick, with proof of their neglect, or go through your

insurer if needed. Councils might fight back claiming reasonable care, but more claims could push better road maintenance. If you've been hit, check MSE's Responsible Guide, and way of pursuing your rights makes sense for smoother drives ahead.

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