potholes!

Davie mac · Jan 6th, 2013, 12:20

this has been the start to my new year thanks to the bloody council.

both nearside alloys bent resulting in two flat tyres.

Dog_Book · Jan 6th, 2013, 12:22

Get that claim in!

Davie mac · Jan 6th, 2013, 12:32

put a claim in,not holding breath though,apparently its done around 50 odd cars.

mikealder · Jan 6th, 2013, 12:39

Put a Facebook group up and make a sign to put next to the road so others that have had their cars damaged can get together, the more the better then if the local authorities start messing about they will soon realise they are tackiling a group rather than multiple individuals who are easier to fob off - Mike

m1tch1987 · Jan 6th, 2013, 13:01

If its already been reported then I think you should be ok with a claim as you have evidence

Slackey · Jan 6th, 2013, 13:03

My mate had a similar incident in South Wales. He claimed off of the council for the wheel and tyre and had his car indecently checked for further damage.

coughlanc · Jan 6th, 2013, 13:16

My wife run into one on Monday in our V70. Punctured the tyre but the alloy survived.

This website explains how to make (or at least try to make) a claim against your local council. http://www.potholes.co.uk/

Reading into it, it seems that it is made as difficult as possible to the point where the victim gives up and pays out their own pocket for repairs.

Dog_Book · Jan 6th, 2013, 13:41

My local council paid out right away, some guys at work smashed a carbon bike up hitting a massive pot hole a few months back they sorted the claim out they normally repair it the same dos or day after to avoid more claims.

gmain1967 · Jan 6th, 2013, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1tch1987

If its already been reported then I think you should be ok with a claim as you have evidence

Correct. Though you will need to provide evidence that it had been reported and that the council had not acted "in a reasonable and timely manner". Been there, done it. And they may claim it is "not their hole" i.e. it may have been dug by a third party such as a utilities company. In that case, you need to take it up with whoever was responsible.

rexer12 · Jan 7th, 2013, 02:45

blimey, well i hope you get it sorted in you're favour asap

Jan 6th, 2013, 12:20	#1
Davie mac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2013 19:57 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cumbernauld	potholes! this has been the start to my new year thanks to the bloody council. both nearside alloys bent resulting in two flat tyres.

Jan 6th, 2013, 12:22	#2
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	Get that claim in! __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

Jan 6th, 2013, 13:01	#5
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	If its already been reported then I think you should be ok with a claim as you have evidence __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jan 6th, 2013, 13:41	#8
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	My local council paid out right away, some guys at work smashed a carbon bike up hitting a massive pot hole a few months back they sorted the claim out they normally repair it the same dos or day after to avoid more claims. __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

Jan 7th, 2013, 02:45	#10
rexer12 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: doncaster	blimey, well i hope you get it sorted in you're favour asap __________________ 2013 V40 D3 manual, standard

Jan 6th, 2013, 12:32	#3
Davie mac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2013 19:57 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cumbernauld	put a claim in,not holding breath though,apparently its done around 50 odd cars.

Jan 6th, 2013, 12:39	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Put a Facebook group up and make a sign to put next to the road so others that have had their cars damaged can get together, the more the better then if the local authorities start messing about they will soon realise they are tackiling a group rather than multiple individuals who are easier to fob off - Mike

Jan 6th, 2013, 13:03	#6
Slackey It's just a name! Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Coningsby, Lincolnshire	My mate had a similar incident in South Wales. He claimed off of the council for the wheel and tyre and had his car indecently checked for further damage.

Jan 6th, 2013, 13:16	#7
coughlanc Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent	My wife run into one on Monday in our V70. Punctured the tyre but the alloy survived. This website explains how to make (or at least try to make) a claim against your local council. http://www.potholes.co.uk/ Reading into it, it seems that it is made as difficult as possible to the point where the victim gives up and pays out their own pocket for repairs.

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