Posted on 2/18/2021
This diagram shows the different parts that can be damaged by potholes. It happens to us all. One second the road is flat and we're cruising along and the next moment a pothole comes out of nowhere, with a jarring impact. If that has ever happened to you, then you know how scary something like that can be and the many questions that run through your mind. The biggest of which is, did I damage anything on my car? Here is a list of the parts of your car that can be affected by a run-in with a pothole. 1. Steering and suspension - Steering Damage done to either will give you clear signs. When your steering has been damaged the steering wheel may vibrate or shake. Going straight down a road the vehicle will begin to pull either towards one side or another on its own when you let go of the wheel. Suspension When the suspension is affected the vehicle will either ride rougher than it did before and you can feel that your car doesn't ride as smooth as it used to or the car will ... read more