This time of the year, you might notice a large amount of potholes on the roads. Some potholes can be avoided safely, but others are sometimes disguised as puddles from the rain. While hitting a pothole can do damage to your vehicle, there are some precautions you can take.
Make sure to inspect y our tires on a regular basis. Tires that are under inflated or badly worn can have more damage done to them when you drive over a pothole. Hitting a pothole can also cause wheel and suspension damage. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended amount for air pressure, as this can help keep your tires in the best condition possible.
Also make sure you notice the vehicles in front of you. If they are slowing down or veering off in one direction, there could be a pothole or something to be avoided. If you can not avoid the pothole, make sure to slow down and approach the area with caution. A puddle can also hide a pothole on the road.
When you hit a pothole, you can also be doing damage to the wheels and the alignment. If the vehicle veers in one direction or the other, the wheels might be misaligned. It is important to bring the vehicle in as soon as you can, so we can inspect it for you and get you back to a pleasant driving experience.
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