Potholes

Sep 8th, 2003, 20:12

Hi,

Although not specific to V40's, this happened whilst I was driving mine.

I drove into an unseen pothole which was about 5/6 cm's deep. Now there is a loud clunking noise from front drivers side. Does anyone have any suggetstions re. Damage.

Secondly. Are the council liable for cost of repairs?

Thanks in advance.

Dan F · Sep 9th, 2003, 08:39

You can indeed claim against the relevant council for damages.
Take a picture of the hole concerned note teh date and time it happened and then a picture of the damage, or maybe a recording of the sound if there is nothing visible.

That should help your case.

Dan.

Sep 9th, 2003, 09:09

Remember to get the pics of the road before you complain. It's amazing how fast a repair can be done if the council thinks they may have to pay out damages...

Stu

Dan F · Sep 9th, 2003, 11:34

That is just soooooooooooo true!!
:-)

Sep 18th, 2003, 21:59

Hi there, strange how I was drawn to your message about potholes & the clunking noise you had after hitting one. I had the same earlier this year, it turned out to be the antiroll bar which had to be replaced on both sides. apparently there has been a slight alteration in the replacements which should ensure that they do not fall off again haha!. As for the council paying up! I wish I had thought about this damage at the time. only late last year I hit a pothole which put my wheel alignment out & cost £29 I made a claim off the council who then pass on to their insurers, it took near on 6 months before I finally received a payment, now reading your message it makes me think that the anti roll bar could have been worked lose in the same deep hole! that reppair cost me £218 a small difference.

cheers
paul

Oct 11th, 2003, 01:13

Sounds familiar. I have a 1998 V40 2.0 that has a clunk in the front suspension, both sides. It occurs mostly at lower speeds over larger sized bumps. I have had the car at a suspension repair shop and they replaced the front struts which were worn, as well as various rubber bushes. The ride has improved but the clunk is still there!

Any suggestions?

Sep 8th, 2003, 20:12	#1
RichardAB Guest Location:	Potholes Hi, Although not specific to V40's, this happened whilst I was driving mine. I drove into an unseen pothole which was about 5/6 cm's deep. Now there is a loud clunking noise from front drivers side. Does anyone have any suggetstions re. Damage. Secondly. Are the council liable for cost of repairs? Thanks in advance.

Sep 9th, 2003, 08:39	#2
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Potholes You can indeed claim against the relevant council for damages. Take a picture of the hole concerned note teh date and time it happened and then a picture of the damage, or maybe a recording of the sound if there is nothing visible. That should help your case. Dan.

Sep 9th, 2003, 09:09	#3
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: Potholes Remember to get the pics of the road before you complain. It's amazing how fast a repair can be done if the council thinks they may have to pay out damages... Stu

Sep 9th, 2003, 11:34	#4
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Potholes That is just soooooooooooo true!! :-)

Sep 18th, 2003, 21:59	#5
garlianna Guest Location:	RE: Potholes Hi there, strange how I was drawn to your message about potholes & the clunking noise you had after hitting one. I had the same earlier this year, it turned out to be the antiroll bar which had to be replaced on both sides. apparently there has been a slight alteration in the replacements which should ensure that they do not fall off again haha!. As for the council paying up! I wish I had thought about this damage at the time. only late last year I hit a pothole which put my wheel alignment out & cost £29 I made a claim off the council who then pass on to their insurers, it took near on 6 months before I finally received a payment, now reading your message it makes me think that the anti roll bar could have been worked lose in the same deep hole! that reppair cost me £218 a small difference. cheers paul

Oct 11th, 2003, 01:13	#6
rogerw Guest Location:	RE: Potholes Sounds familiar. I have a 1998 V40 2.0 that has a clunk in the front suspension, both sides. It occurs mostly at lower speeds over larger sized bumps. I have had the car at a suspension repair shop and they replaced the front struts which were worn, as well as various rubber bushes. The ride has improved but the clunk is still there! Any suggestions?

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