Motorists with cars damaged by potholes in Kent say they are being “shafted” by the council as more than 90% of compensation claims are rejected. Drivers forced to pay for repairs after hitting one of the many craters across the county argue the local authority should be picking up the bill. But figures obtained by KentOnline show just 8% of vehicle owners asking Kent County Council (KCC) to cover the costs are successful. Among those to have a claim rejected is Steve Clark, who had to pay £220 to replace an alloy wheel and tyre after hitting a pothole in West Hougham, near Dover. KCC told the…