Unlucky Volvo driver pays almost a grand for repairs
It’s all gone to pot – at least the roads are, according to a survey by Warranty Direct. The company found potholes in British roads cost motorists £2.8bn in repairs.
The survey, based on repairs to 500,000 cars, found that almost a third of vehicle mechanical failures are caused by the jolting impacts of driving over craters, cracks and uneven road surfaces.
The average cost to an individual motorist was £285 in repairs to axle, suspension and steering, though in the worst case the driver of one Volvo S60 received a bill of over £950.
Ouch.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
