Fewer than two per cent of pothole compensation claims have been successfully processed.

A1 Tyrepower Wangaratta owner and operator Harrison Coatsworth told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott it was frustrating having to constantly be the bearer of bad news.

Press PLAY to hear his message on the pothole repair compensation threshold

“We’re letting that person know that, hey, you’re missing your flight or you’re not getting that medical appointment that you need to go to Melbourne for,” he said.

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