Why You Should Avoid Potholes


The Actual Reasons You Should Miss That Pothole

Potholes are more than just annoying. They're also dangerous, and they open up the chance of damage to your car when you hit one.

Damage To Your Vehicle And Repair Expenditures

Hitting a pothole can cause damage to struts, shocks, and other suspension components on the front or back end of all vehicles. Other potholes can be more dangerous, depending on how deep the pothole is. Tires tend to be the most frequent victims, giving up anything from punctures and bulging sidewalls right through to blowouts. And the effect can also throw your wheels off alignment, which can cause uneven tire wear.

However, the damage does not end there. Potholes can damage your suspension system, wearing down shocks, struts, and other components that help protect you on the road. Any one of these hassles can mean an expensive trip to a mechanic that could have been avoided by just staying away from those holes in the road.

Safety Risks

Aside from the financial pain, potholes also carry safety risks. Hitting a pothole, particularly at very high speeds, can cause the driver to lose control and even, in some cases, have an accident. In addition, swerving to miss a pothole can be dangerous if you do not properly observe other vehicles or pedestrians that could get in the way. This can lead to you either sideswiping something on the street or pushing into another lane.

Your tires, alignment, and suspension could all be damaged, which might make your vehicle unresponsive in other emergency situations. Skidding or loss of traction is more common when wheels are not correctly aligned, which often leads to accidents, especially in unfavorable weather conditions.

Effects On Your Vehicle Long-Term

When your vehicle hits potholes several times, the tires and suspensions will strain to maintain proper balance. Persistent impacts can cause long-term alignment issues, uneven tire wear, and suspension problems. Ultimately, these problems may lead to decreased performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and a shortened lifespan.

Prevention is the Best Defense

If you want to keep your vehicle safe and damage-free on the road, avoid potholes when you can. Stay vigilant, reduce speed, and keep your distance from the vehicle in front so you have options to react. All these precautions definitely save you money on repairs and prevent accidents, all while keeping your vehicle running the way it should.

However, sometimes, not even the best drivers will notice or be able to avoid a dangerous pothole. If your vehicle has been in an accident, damaging anything from the brakes to tires as a result of it—Jim Taylor Buick GMC is here and will have you back on track! We are more than happy to help, and you will be glad we did.

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