[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/speed-bump-damages\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/speed-bump-damages\/","headline":"One in five cars have been damaged by speed bumps","name":"One in five cars have been damaged by speed bumps","description":"We love our cars: they cost a lot of money to buy and maintain so the thought of anyone damaging them can turn us into something resembling a wild animal aggressively protecting its young. Ad for Motor Easy So it was more than a bit annoying to hear that one in five UK motorists have had their vehicle damaged by speed bumps. Have speed bumps damaged your pride and joy? Next time make sure you have warranty cover in place […]","datePublished":"2018-09-27","dateModified":"2019-01-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-it-time-to-scrap-the-MOT-test-new-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Is-it-time-to-scrap-the-MOT-test-new-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/speed-bump-damages\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":450,"keywords":["car damages","damages","speed bumps"],"articleBody":"We love our cars: they cost a lot of money to buy and maintain so the thought of anyone damaging them can turn us into something resembling a wild animal aggressively protecting its young.Ad for Motor EasySo it was more than a bit annoying to hear that one in five UK motorists have had their vehicle damaged by speed bumps.Have speed bumps damaged your pride and joy? Next time make sure you have warranty cover in place to avoid any costly repairs. Our sponsor MotorEasy can provide specialist warranty cover for your vehicle and you can save \u00a350\u00a0when you use our discount code ‘MV50’!\u00a0Click here to get a quote.\u00a0Research from Confused.com made the claim, adding that the problem is so prevalent that councils have paid out \u00a335,000 in compensation in the past two years.The UK is home to around 29,000 speed bumps right now, and the damage they have caused has resulted in average repair costs of \u00a3141.Almost half of the damage (48 per cent) was tyre-related, while a third affected suspension. Two in five motorists surveyed reckon speed bumps cause \u201ctoo much\u201d damage to cars.Many feel speed bumps don\u2019t even do a decent job with 17 per cent of respondents admitting they were confused why councils usually opted for road bumps over other traffic calming measures, while 27 per cent believe that speed bumps are altogether \u2018ineffective\u2019 at reducing speed.On top of that, 28 per cent want road markings and signage for speed bumps to be made clearer and easier to spot, cutting the risk of driving over them too quickly and damaging their car.A fifth of the sample reckons the constant acceleration and deceleration associated with road bumps has repercussions for air quality too.Amanda Stretton, motoring editor at Confused.com, commented: \u201cWith 22 per cent of drivers having experienced damage to their car as a result of speed humps, perhaps markings on speed humps could be made clearer to avoid any bumpy surprises.\u201cWe urge drivers to approach them carefully and slowly, in order to minimise any damage. Motorists who think they have damaged their car while driving at a reasonable speed should check the height – if and when it is safe to do so – to see if they would be eligible for compensation.\u201dSo have speed bumps damaged your pride and joy? Next time make sure you have warranty cover in place to avoid any costly repairs. Our sponsor MotorEasy can provide specialist warranty cover for your vehicle and you can save \u00a350\u00a0when you use our discount code ‘MV50’!\u00a0Click here to get a quote.\u00a0Do you think speed bumps should be done away with? Let us know down in the comments\u2026 "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"One in five cars have been damaged by speed bumps","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/speed-bump-damages\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]