Alloy wheels damaged on raised manhole cover

waster_2

Assuming that there were signs advising that road works/resurfacing was occurring you stand little to no chance of making a successful claim.

Even accepting that the ironwork was protruding, then drivers should have adapted to the road conditions. I would suggest that a court would say any speed that caused damage to two alloy wheels was excessive for the prevailing conditions. Indeed, it could be argued that a prosecution for careless driving (This offence is committed when the accused's driving falls below the standard expected of a reasonable, prudent and competent driver in all the circumstances of the case) could be proved due to the damage resulting from the speed the car was being driven!

I would suggest that unles there was absolutely no indication that roadworks were in progress then swallow the cost and forget it. Put it down to experience/bad luck and take care next time in similar situations.

BTW, I would probably have driven at a speed that caused damage to my alloys and would be irked to. But, we have to accept that we are responsible for our own actions (or inactions) and accept the consequences, not look for a scapegoat to blame and claim from.