Pothole Damage to Tyres in London: What to Do and Who to Claim From

London's roads are some of the most pothole-riddled in the UK. TfL and local councils receive tens of thousands of pothole claims every year — and if a pothole damages your tyre, wheel or suspension, you may be entitled to compensation.

What Pothole Damage to Tyres Looks Like

• Sudden blowout or rapid deflation
• Tyre sidewall bulge or bubble
• Cracked or bent alloy wheel
• Steering pulling to one side after impact
• Vibration that wasn't present before

Documenting a Pothole Incident for a Claim

To make a successful claim against TfL or your local council, you need to act quickly. Document the pothole location with photographs (include something for scale), note the exact street, nearest junction, and time of incident. Get a damage assessment from a qualified technician.

How to Submit a Claim

For TfL roads, claims can be submitted via the TfL website. For borough roads, contact your local council directly. Include photographs, a repair invoice, and evidence that the pothole was a pre-existing known hazard (use the council's own pothole reporting system).

Act Quickly — Get Your Tyre Assessed First

You'll need a written repair assessment to support your claim. Our mobile technicians can provide a damage report on-site, same-day, across all North London boroughs.