Lurking Potholes: A Horror Story

Do you ever have one of those days where you are driving along and ka-bam! Slam! Jam! – A pothole appears out of seemingly nowhere. One so big that it nearly swallows up your entire car.. Alright, alright, maybe it wasn’t that big but it sure seemed like it. Living in New York, we are no strangers to those lurking little demons that can cause your wallet hundreds of dollars in repairs for your vehicle. Check out our tips to saving your car from a visit to the shop and how to avoid potholes altogether!

Slow it down – the worst thing you can do if you encounter a pothole is driving through at a fast pace. The faster you power through the pothole, the worse the damage will be. Take is slow, or try to maneuver around the pothole.

Space it out – take some space for yourself, if you’re following the vehicle in front of you too close you risk the chance of hitting the same pothole they hit. If you give yourself enough space, you will have time to react and avoid hitting the pothole.

Puddles are the worst – if you see a puddle, avoid that puppy! Puddles are infamous for hiding a deep crater that your car can and will be sucked into. Be cautious when you approach a puddle and avoid it at all costs.

Don’t brake – in the event that you do hit a pothole, do not, I repeat do not brake. If you do hit a pothole and brake you run the chance of doing more damage to your vehicle than just driving through.

Hold on for life – hitting a pothole can not only do damage to your vehicle but can violently jolt you and your passengers. Make sure you have a solid grip on the steering wheel so you don’t lose control of your vehicle when passing through.

Fill up those tires – keeping your tires properly inflated will give your vehicle added protection when passing through potholes. This does not mean that you can hit potholes at full speed, just that you will have a little-added cushion.

It is important to take care of damage as soon as you notice it. If you have any questions give us a call or stop by our service department!