The Cost Of Our Cold Winter

Monday, 9. March 2009

Hopefully as we move into spring we will see some warmer weather but following one of the coldest winters for years many local authorities now have the job of sorting out the damaged roads left behind. The increase in potholes has resulted in an increase of 13% in pothole related axle and suspension damage. Insurer Warranty Direct suggested that the repairs may be slow to fix with some roads being left as there is a £1 billion shortfall in road maintenance budgets across the country. This will inevitably result in increased insurance claims which will lead to another premium increase. So watch out for the potholes, especially at night as hitting a pothole at speed can quickly put an end to your journey and your suspension. By Graham Hill