Pothole claims rise 25%
Motor insurers continue to face pressure from rising vehicle repair costs, after reports found a 25% year-on-year increase in pothole-related claims despite government funding.
The latest MotorEasy data, released today (26 October), highlighted the ongoing challenge of managing motor claims inflation, which spikes due to persistent pothole damage.
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