Speed Cushions Damaging Suspension

[derekpayne]

I have tried to claim compensation from my local authority for damage to my car caused by badly worn speed cushions

but they are saying that they can't consider my claim for general wear over a period of time,

they will only consider a claim for a specific date and time of incident.

 

My N/S Track Control Arm had failed after about 10 months of a previous one being fitted

and approx 4000 miles causing the tyre to wear on the insde edge,

 

 

I believe this has been caused by daily commuting along a certain stretch of road which has badly damaged speed cushions along its length,

which in turn have caused premature wear of the joint therfore causing adverse wear on my tyre.

 

Is there any way I can make the council pay up or am I fighting a loosing battle?

 

Cheers

[BankFodder]

I think that it is a losing battle I'm afraid without specific evidence.

[heliosuk]

Was it a track control arm or track rod end that failed.

 

 

Both are part of but independent to the steering rack.

Also what make of car yea rand mileage.

For example a Ford Mondeo has had issues with has track rod ends in the past

and a track control rod that it is fitted to does not come usually with a track rod end.

 

You also need to state if the parts were OEM or pattern.

 

Frankly you're on a hiding to nothing with this and tax payers money would be better spent elsewhere rather

than the local authority wasting time defending spurious claims!

[citizenkain]

well maybe not!