The Roads Look Like Swiss Cheese

We all have seen them and we have most definitely hit them, yes folks, it is pothole season again. The time of year when the roads look more like swiss cheese than pavement. So here are some tips from AAA and carjunky.com on how to prevent major damage to you vehicle.

1. Full air pressure in all your tires will add more cushion between the pothole and the rims.
2. SLOW DOWN when approaching a pothole if it cant be avoided. High speeds increase the chance of damaging tires, wheels, shocks, struts and springs. 
3. Do Not brake directly over a pothole. The weight of the vehicle will shift forward onto the front wheels increasing damage.
4. Watch out for water and snow that may be concealing deep potholes. 
5. All it takes is hitting one pothole to alter the alignment of your wheels. This will cause uneven tire wear and mean that they will need to be replaced sooner. 

Take heed to these tips so you wont have to come in and visit our service center sooner than necessary. But, if you do hit a pothole it is important to get any damage fixed ASAP. With all the being said, drive carefully.