Glasgow’s pothole problems are the worst in Scotland.

A new survey of Scottish motorists shows 42% of Glasgow drivers have had their cars damaged by potholes.

The findings tie in with celebrity chef James Martin’s recent observation that Glasgow’s roads are the “worst in Britain”.

The survey, commissioned last month for Continental Tyres, questioned more than 1500 motorists.

On average, Glasgow drivers spent £107 on car repairs last year because of potholes.

For Nadeem Anwar, 39, the cost was far more.

The retail manager said: “I was driving in Drumbreck Road last year – at the time it was full of about 20 potholes.

“I must have hit three or four potholes. My ABS system was damaged, as was the suspension. I faced a bill of £439.07.

“Although the potholes on that road have now been fixed, on my daily drive to work I still face 30-40 potholes on various roads.

“It is just a matter of time before I swerve to miss a pothole [and hit something] or someone swerves into me.”

Glasgow survey respondents said there was an average of four potholes within 100 metres of their house.

According to the survey, motorists are keen for roads to improve – and 22% of Glasgow drivers said that they reported their pothole problems to Glasgow City Council.

But despite reporting a problem, 80% say the road damage wasn’t repaired.

Drivers want to see more action on potholes- with 84% saying not enough is done to look after the city’s roads.

They resent paying taxes for road maintenance – with 83% saying they are receiving poor value for money when it comes to the quality of roads.

A total of 87% said they think roads are in a worse state now than they were five years ago.

Tim Bailey, safety expert at Continental Tyres, said: “Potholes are an increasing danger on our roads.

“The amount of damage caused is a big worry for motorists, especially when it’s something that could be avoided.”

Of those surveyed, 5% of respondents were from Glasgow.

Around 32% of Edinburgh motorists said their car had been damaged by potholes.

And in Aberdeen, 35% experienced car damage because of potholes.

The Evening Times Pothole Watch campaign is calling for the appalling condition of Glasgow roads to be tackled.

A city council spokesman said: “Independent surveys carried out on behalf of Glasgow City Council have shown an improvement in satisfaction levels for roads maintenance.

“There is no doubt the road network has been badly affected by last winter which is why the council trebled its roads maintenance budget and is spending £12 million this year on repairs.

“There is already a noticeable improvement and, more importantly, a significant drop in the number of potholes being reported.”