Did we get bombed recently?, Bloody potholes! Options

[Andy Capp]

I know there's a 'war on' and everybody is skint, and I know that the weather has been a bit poor, but I am getting bloody pi$$ed off swerving all over the roads trying to avoid doing my car in on the bloody potholes everywhere.

[motormad]

“As a licensed taxi driver, this has not only resulted in damage to the suspension and expensive repairs, but will also cost me and my driver time off the road out of work,” said Mr Taylor.

It resulted, he continued, in a £90 repair bill, along with lost income whilst the taxi was off-road, however he pointed out the pothole was filled within one hour, after he reported it to West Berkshire Council

Aww, didums.
£90, expensive for repairs on a car?
Lol...

[Andy Capp]

Aww, didums.
£90, expensive for repairs on a car?
Lol...

And loss of earnings. On top of that, due to the poor state of the roads, people find themselves taking evasive action on puddles and pothole, making driving even more hazardous.

Like I said, I cannot remember the roads being in such a state for a long time.

[motormad]

I think the word "swerving" is being overused. As a good driver you should be scanning for problems on the surface. Perhaps I do this more than most because of the previous motorcycling experience I have. So I can often see the potholes in good time. So you do not swerve, you rather "swan" between potholes. Especially on regularly travelled routes (so for most of us that's on major trunk roads to and from the shops...) you should "know" where the potholes are.. so you know that opposite the bus-stop there's a nasty pothole..

I'm not defending the council at all - they are joffas and they should fix the road - but complaining about it on here isn't going to do any good.

And loss of earnings. On top of that, due to the poor state of the roads, people find themselves taking evasive action on puddles and pothole, making driving even more hazardous.

Like I said, I cannot remember the roads being in such a state for a long time.

I agree - The roads are in a terrible condition.
Presumably £90 of damage is going to be an hours labour plus parts. I suspect it was even likely just a puncture so cost of a new tyre and fitting! Or failing that, a replacement spring or top mount.
Point is, not much.
I hit a pothole last year on one of my "spirited drives" out over by Aldermaston. It was in the middle of a corner in a national speedlimit. I hit it, and it caused my ABS sensor (controls the ABS and ESP systems) to fail, and also caused wiring damage which in total cost around £150 to fix. Unfortunately things like that happen so I just took it on the chin..


When your BBS Super RS's get a dented dish then you can start to complain (£300+ of damage).

[HJD]

I think the word "swerving" is being overused. As a good driver you should be scanning for problems on the surface. Perhaps I do this more than most because of the previous motorcycling experience I have. So I can often see the potholes in good time.

As someone who often mentions their previous Motorcycling experience perhaps you could advise me on how you used to detect & avoid potholes on dark wet nights ( or were you a fine weather rider !! ).

[motormad]

As someone who often mentions their previous Motorcycling experience perhaps you could advise me on how you used to detect & avoid potholes on dark wet nights ( or were you a fine weather rider !! ).

I rode over 20,000 a year, I commuted to Basingstoke and back every day, either going to work in the dark or coming home (shift patterns) - And then weekend pleasure rides.
I had 2 bikes, a STR675 which was my fair weather bike and a Fsz6 which was my daily hack (which had crappy headlights). I managed.

But we are mainly talking here in well light areas (either in the day or in areas where there are streetlights).