Why are UK potholes so bad? And can you get compensation?

Poor road surfaces costing drivers and insurance companies around £1m per month

Potholes
Hammond has boosted the pothole repair fund by £420m
(Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The number of cars breaking down as a result of pothole-related damage almost doubled this winter, data from the RAC suggests.

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