Pothole damage to car

[dortmunder]

Has anyone claimed against the Council recently and, if so, is it necessary to claim on your own insurance first (as I've heard)?

[Bill Fernie]

There area number of things you need to do.

This web page may help https://www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/articles/how-to-make-a-claim-for-pothole-damage/?cicp1=&source=GOOS-0X0000035B8361A391&mckv=sQSIKfIU6|dc_pcrid_295121889088_mtype_b_kword __2764ri918980_slid__pgrid_62852522281_ptaid_dsa-393092633960&uuid=11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111&Device=c&engine=google&ptaid=dsa-393092633960&adloc=9047004&pgrid=62852522281

[Bill Fernie]

Reporting potholes helps everyone. Do it in Highland at https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/20005/roads_and_pavements/96/road_faults

[Camra]

Yes. Google Highland Council Potholes and follow the links. Keep receipts and photos of pothole concerned. Also google Fixmystreet and if your pothole has already been reported this will strenghten you csae. HC attempt to payout on bona fide claims based on the age of your car and their assessment of whats reasonable...not the actual cost of repairs and inconvenience arising.

[dortmunder]

Thanks all.

[orkneycadian]

Best action. When you spot a pothole, rotate that round thing sticking out of the dash. If need be, release the pressure on that footrest under your right foot.