5 Car Parts Potholes can damage
Potholes are a common cause of trouble on the road. They disrupt the smoothness and comfort of your ride. You might find many potholes on your daily commute. You can avoid them for some time but you are bound to hit one eventually.
Sometimes potholes can have disastrous effects on your car. If you drive through a pothole make sure it does not cause a problem that needs to fix. Here are five areas which require your attention in case you hit a pothole.
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Tires
Tires make the contact with the road and the vehicle moves forward. They are meant to be the only part of the vehicle that touches the ground road, so unsurprisingly they are susceptible to pothole damage like tread separation, sidewall bulges, and flats. The cars with low-profile tires are particularity prone to the pothole damage. Keep your tires properly inflated to avoid issues with them.
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Wheels
A pothole can severely damage your wheel. Hard angles in potholes can lead to bends, chips or cracks. Sometimes it is easy to repair bent wheels however, chipped or cracked wheels can catastrophically and should be replaced.
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Suspension
Car suspension makes your ride smoother on the road. It is designed to absorb impacts and provide a smooth ride. Hits against the potholes can cause a number of suspension problems including broken ball joints, damaged shocks or struts and misalignment of wheels. It can be difficult to correctly diagnose suspension damage, so it makes sense to consult with and experience mechanic if you notice anything weird about your suspension.
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Exhaust
Exhaust pipes can be a perfect target for potholes lurking in the road. It can cause dent or rip hole in the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or muffler. It may result in loss of power or unpleasant noises due to hole. The worst case scenario is that your car will emit harmful pollution unchecked.
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Body
Cars with low ride height are more likely to be damaged than cars with high ride height. Additionally, Potholes can scrape against low-hanging bumper or side skirts. It is recommended to drive safely if you drive a low, sporty car.
