Vehicles suffering pothole related breakdowns surged 9% between April and June - Manchester Evening News

Pothole-related breakdowns jumped 9% between April and June

Breakdown rescue company the RAC said it received 9% more call-outs likely caused by poor road surfaces in that period compared with a year earlier.

Vehicles suffering pothole related breakdowns surged 9% between April and June - Manchester Evening News

The number of breakdowns caused by potholes has jumped by 9%

Pothole-related breakdowns reach seven-year high, RAC data shows

Pothole-related breakdowns have surged to their highest second-quarter level in two years, with RAC patrols attending 6,575 incidents between April and June 2025. That’s a 9% rise on the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the RAC Pothole Index.The increase includes damage to suspension springs, shock absorbers and wheels — all of which are commonly affected by deteriorating road surfaces. Although the first three months …

Pothole breakdowns rising despite investment

Pothole breakdowns were up almost 10% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. According to the RAC, its patrols attended 6,575 pothole-related breakdowns […] The post Pothole breakdowns rising despite investment first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

Pothole-related callouts increase | Broken suspension top faults

Pothole-related breakdowns attended by the RAC were up by 9% compared to Q2 2024, suggesting a worsening picture for roads.