Sean Clark+FollowChicago pothole leaves drivers footing huge repair billsAn 8-foot pothole on I-294 in Chicago didn’t just ruin commutes—it wrecked cars, too. Liz Benson’s car suffered $3,500 in damage after hitting the crater, but her claim for reimbursement was denied by the Illinois Tollway, which called it a 'naturally occurring hazard.' With extreme heat causing pavement to buckle, many are left wondering: Should drivers be responsible for these unexpected costs, or should the state step up? If you’ve ever had a close call (or a costly repair) thanks to local roads, how did you handle it? #Transportation #Chicago #PotholeProblems00Share
john05+FollowChicago driver stuck with $3,500 bill after I-294 potholeA massive pothole on Chicago’s I-294 left at least 15 cars with flat tires and one driver, Liz Benson, facing $3,500 in repairs—only to have her claim denied by the Illinois Tollway. The agency blamed extreme heat for the pavement buckling and called it a 'naturally occurring hazard,' saying they weren’t aware of the pothole when it happened. For anyone who’s ever hit a pothole and hoped for help, this story hits close to home. Should drivers be left to foot the bill when the roads fail us? Share your thoughts below! #Transportation #Chicago #PotholeProblems00Share
Anne Clark+Follow$700 Gone in Seconds—All for a Pothole?!Imagine losing a whole month’s rent just because your car hit a pothole! That’s what happened to Sage in Richmond—her tires and rims were wrecked, and she had to cough up $700. The city fixed the road the next day, but it was too late for her. Turns out, the city isn’t liable unless the pothole goes unreported for 14 days. Honestly, how is that fair? Would you fight the city for your money back? #PotholeProblems #CarTrouble #CityLife #RoadHazards #RentMoney #Transportation00Share
Michael Smith+FollowPothole Peril: Breakdowns Up 19%!Did you know pothole-related breakdowns have jumped nearly 20% in just a year? The RAC had over 9,400 callouts for busted wheels, shocks, and suspensions from January to March alone. With repairs averaging £460, it’s no wonder drivers are fuming. The government’s pumping £1.6 billion into fixing roads, but will it be enough to end the pothole plague? Anyone else dodging craters on their commute? #PotholeProblems #RoadRage #CarTroubles #UKRoads #PotholePlague #Transportation40Share
