The escalating cost of mending potholes in the UK - and the damage they inflict on British vehicles - is a growing concern. The government is allocating more funds than ever to address the issue of deteriorating road surfaces, a move that can't come soon enough given the rising cost of vehicle repairs.

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Potholes are infamous for causing problems such as damaged shock absorbers, snapped suspension springs and warped wheels. They occur when water beneath the road surface freezes, thaws and evaporates, creating sub-surface cavities that rupture and cave in under the weight of passing vehicles.

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