M40 Stone Chips

by Annoyed M40 driver

01 Apr 2010

Hi All,

Not quite a pothole story - more of a road surface problem and looking for advice.

I commute up and down the M40 from J4 - J1 every day to work. During the last 4 weeks I have now picked up 3 wind-screen chips, a dent and scratch on the bonnet, 2 large cracks to my reg plate and 7 significant paint dings to the front of my car, all caused stones coming up from the terrible road surface (both East and Westbound).

Now whilst I appreciate that I am bound to pick up the occassional chip, on a daily basis I can hear small stones striking the car, with the odd monster causing proper damage.

If I were to submit a claim to the responsible council, do you believe I would have a case?

Would appreciate any feedback/advise.

Many thanks,