Spring Driving Tips

The snow and ice of the winter months have left the local roads in bad shape. The repeated freezing and thawing of moisture seeps through road surfaces and causes potholes. Keep these driving tips in mind this spring as you set off on your journey...

Hitting potholes can throw your car's front end out of alignment.
If you feel your car "pulling" during driving, you need to get it check out. Also check the tread on your tyres: uneven tread wear can be a sign of misalignment. If you hit a severe pothole, have us check your vehicle's alignment and tyre balance.

When you hit a pothole you can damage your tyre and/or the metal wheel of your vehicle.
Keeping your tyres properly inflated will help reduce damage from potholes and other road hazards.

The impact of potholes on tyres increases dramatically with speed and can cause hidden, internal damage that could lead to tyre failure weeks, even months, later.
It is best to avoid potholes entyrely, but if that's not possible, don't brake during pothole impact. Instead, apply brakes before hitting a pothole and release them just prior to impact. Braking during the impact sets up the tyre and wheel assembly for a "solid hit" against the edge of the hole. Less severe damage occurs when a tyre is rolling than when it is skidding over a hole during braking.

Give us a call and set up your FREE alignment check appointment.
We'll have a look. If your vehicles alignment is fine we'll let you know. If your vehicle is out of alignment, we will advise you before any work is done.