In the North West region, which contains cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Lancaster, it costs £362, while Wales charges £238. Drivers in the UK's capital face repair bills of £512 and 24 per cent claimed to have been affected. The North West is the second most expensive, with average charges at £362. Meanwhile, potholes are a major issue for AA members with 96 per cent citing potholes as their number one transport issue. 'Potholes can cost drivers a fortune but for those on two-wheels it can cost them their lives.