As you know, it is not always possible to avoid damage caused by potholes, which is why they result in almost 500,000 insurance claims per year! Potholes can do their worst damage to the car’s suspension system. The suspension system is built to provide a smooth ride for passengers, absorbing the jolts and bumps that […]
Archives for April 2015
Avoid the Pitfalls of Potholes to your GM Suspension
The asphalt that roads are paved with is made with tar. Tar expands and contracts as the temperature changes, expanding in hot weather and contracting in cold weather. While this is a natural occurrence, it is not without its consequences. Due to the malleable nature of tar, blacktop can become extremely fragile when soft, crumbling […]
April Potholes Bring May Tires – How to Hinder Damage to GM Tires
Although motorists should avoid hitting potholes as much as possible, that may be difficult, since they are sometimes undetectable and often filled with a puddle of water. This confuses the motorist about how deep the pothole is, which increases the risk of hitting one and causing serious damage to your tires’ sidewall, rim or wheels. […]
“April Potholes Bring May Tires” – GET GM Tires When Damage is Done
You may be out driving along and suddenly hit a pothole that has formed in the road after the extreme winter temperatures. Like most motorists, you decide to continue driving without realizing the impact the pothole may have had on your tires. It’s often hard to determine the severity of a pothole, such as how […]