Drivers & Damage

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Pothole reports are up 59% this year, but the bigger story is the queue: 530 open complaints and an average of 43 days to close…

Drivers & DamageOctober 26, 2026

Auckland Council aims to fix 95% of reported potholes on major routes within a day. For drivers, speed limits the damage.…

Drivers & DamageOctober 6, 2026

Pothole claims to Tesco Insurance from January to May 2026 already topped the first half of 2025, and the average payout jumped…

Drivers & DamageSeptember 24, 2026

A single untreated pothole on Route 99 in Lincoln, Rhode Island damaged around a dozen vehicles in one stretch. The cost of a slow…

Drivers & DamageSeptember 17, 2026

The wild popularity of e-bikes means people are getting out of cars and onto two-wheels. It's an environmental plus, but safety…

Drivers & DamageJune 6, 2023

It's tempting to get out the hog and go for a long ride when the warm weather finally arrives. But potholes might not yet be…

Drivers & DamageMarch 30, 2023

A heavy body, long travel suspension, and wide sidewall tires hold up best to bumps and dips in the road. Where it comes to…

Drivers & DamageMarch 31, 2022

A bump in the road can be deadly to bikers, motorcyclists, scooter riders, and anyone in 2-wheeled vehicles. The need to fill…

Drivers & DamageApril 28, 2021

Potholes cause costly damage to car wheels, suspension and steering systems. Tire blowouts are most common, but tougher new tire…

Drivers & DamageJanuary 25, 2021

While airplane and cruise line travel are way down due to the coronavirus, travel by cars is almost exactly where it was in 2019.…

Drivers & DamageOctober 2, 2020

Road quality affects all vehicles regardless of engine type, and ensuring better pavement offers environmental and financial…

Drivers & DamageFebruary 28, 2020

The average motorist shells out $300 per year due to pothole damages. But not all potholes and their aftereffects are created…

Drivers & DamageApril 9, 2018