The poor condition of UK roads is being exposed as warmer weather begins to clear away the ice and snow, according to campaign website Potholes.co.uk.

Many users of the group’s site are describing how they have damaged tyres, wheels and suspension following the icy weather.

The organisation provides council contact details for motorists to report potholes and detailed advice on how to make a claim for damage, and the body’s website has seen a surge in visitor numbers during January.

Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct, which set up the group two years ago, commented: "Sadly, we’re hearing the same stories again and again – people are hitting craters caused by icy conditions and already poor road quality, and they are having to pay out for new wheels and tyres."

Earlier this week, independent auto parts retailer Protyre stressed the damage that potholes and kerbs concealed by the snow can cause to wheels and tyres as a result of cold winter weather.

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