How do I claim for pothole damage to my tyres?

Damage caused by potholes

You might be able to get money to fix your tyres or wheels if potholes have caused damage to your vehicle and the authority responsible for the road is at fault.

What is needed?

• Pictures of the pothole with a measuring tool (ruler or coin)
• Pictures of the damages caused to your tyres or wheels
• The location (name of the road, which direction the road goes, and a nearby landmark)
• Date, time, and weather on the day of the incident
• Receipt for the repair or replacement of the tyre/wheel

To whom can this be claimed?

• For local roads: Local councils
• For motorways and major A-roads: National Highways (previously Highways England)

You have to report the pothole via the relevant authority's website along with the evidence listed above. Claims tend to have inconsistent outcomes since councils may counter claims by explaining how they did inspections recently.