In a recent survey, Mercedes-Benz Vans asked 2,000 van drivers what their main concerns were in order to form a manifesto for the new government. At the top of the list, by quite a margin, was repairing potholes.
Why did potholes top the list? Well, the research revealed that two-thirds of those surveyed claimed to have had to pay for pothole related repairs in the last year - 8% also said they had to pay more than £1,000 on these repairs.
The 10 Main Road Policy Priorities for Van Drivers
- Pothole repair: 60%
- Better parking provision in town: 43%
- Investment in bypasses to ease bottlenecks: 34%
- Widening motorways: 24%
- Increased traffic police presence: 19%
- Fewer speed cameras: 17%
- More speed cameras: 16%
- Better training for professional drivers: 14%
- Abandoning Smart Motorway schemes: 6%
- More toll roads: 4%
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK’s managing director Steve Bridge said:
“Our research clearly highlights that potholes and congestion actually cost these hard-working business men and women serious amounts of money, both in repair bills and time lost, which isn’t acceptable.”
The manufacturer also recommends having your vehicle checked by a trained technician should you be unable to avoid a particularly deep pothole.
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Sometimes potholes are unavoidable, so avoid hefty repair fines by ensuring you have suitable van insurance. Compare van cover quotes with us to ensure you’re getting a competitive price for your policy.
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