[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know of the nuisances that plague our roads. Everyone has that notorious road in their village or town that is covered in potholes. Potholes can be a simple bump in the road but some can cause serious damage to your vehicle. Research has shown that potholes cause millions of pounds worth of damage to vehicles every year.<\/p>\n
Damage can range from to a puncture to crippling your car\u2019s steering and suspension units. Not to mention the potential to cause damage to other vehicles on the road. It is a serious problem and one that seems to be getting worse. Potholes should be avoided at all costs in a safe manner, so we have put together a few tips on avoiding potholes and how to approach them if you have to drive through them. [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Keep a grip on the steering wheel” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Hitting a pothole can affect the direction of travel, ensuring that you always have a tight grip of the steering wheel. If you do, you will be better prepared to keep your vehicle heading in the correct lane. [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Take it slow” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]If you are to hit a pothole at speed, the chances of causing damage is increased. Keep to a steady speed, also be aware of the potholes covered by rain. If you see them, approach them at a sensible speed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3.Keep Your Distance” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]You always want to ensure that you have a two-second distance between you and the car in front, but this becomes even more important when it comes to potholes. Leaving a safe distance from the car in front means you have time to react if they hit a pothole \u2013 as well as allowing you a chance to notice it upfront and manoeuvre around it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”4. Keep your tyres inflated” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]We are sure that many of you maintain your vehicle correctly and tyre maintenance is a part of that. Inflated tyres will help to reduce any damage that may come after hitting a pothole, reducing the chances of punctures or blowouts on the road.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”5. Check for damage” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]If you are unfortunate to hit a pothole, make sure to check for damage at the earliest safe convenience. Pretending like it never happened, could result in a bigger bill further down the line. If something doesn\u2019t look or feel right, take your car to a garage to be checked over \u2013 you don\u2019t want to let the issue build and cause a bigger problem later on.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”6. Keep off the brakes” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
When you hit a pothole, hitting the brakes can actually cause more <\/span>damage to your car\u2019s suspension<\/b>. To minimise <\/span>pothole damage<\/b>, slow down before you reach the pothole, and avoid braking if you happen to drive over a pothole. This will help protect your <\/span>tyres<\/b> and suspension. It\u2019s essential to maintain a safe distance from the <\/span>vehicle in front<\/b> to give you time to <\/span>steer<\/b> clear of potential <\/span>damage caused by potholes<\/b>. If you notice a pothole, you should <\/span>report a pothole <\/b>immediately to prevent further <\/span>damage to your car<\/b> or others. If your car sustains damage, consider making a <\/span>claim for pothole damage<\/b>. Remember, you may be able to <\/span>make a claim<\/b> for the cost of <\/span>repair<\/b> to your suspension or tyres if the pothole was reported but not fixed.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Reporting potholes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n We know that many councils\u2019 budgets have been cut due to the pandemic, but you are well within your right to report the offending potholes to your local council. If your <\/span>car is damaged<\/b> after you <\/span>hit the pothole<\/b> and you <\/span>can\u2019t avoid hitting a pothole<\/b>, it\u2019s important to document any <\/span>tire damage<\/b> or other issues. You may be eligible to <\/span>claim compensation<\/b> for the damage through your <\/span>car insurance<\/b>. While it\u2019s best to <\/span>avoid potholes<\/b> when possible, reporting them ensures that future drivers can steer clear of similar problems.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Scuff Doc” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%2320292c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n If you <\/span>encounter a pothole<\/b> and it <\/span>damages your tyres<\/b> or cracks your alloys, you\u2019ll need to contact Scuff Doc. We offer a fantastic solution to getting your cracked alloys back on the road again. To <\/span>avoid pothole damage<\/b>, it\u2019s best to try to <\/span>avoid a pothole<\/b> when driving, but if you can\u2019t, make sure to <\/span>get your vehicle<\/b> inspected as soon as possible. We hope that you found this blog helpful and informative. If you have any further questions about any of the services that we offer, please <\/span>get in touch<\/b><\/a> today. Call 07884395619 and speak to our friendly Scuff Doc team! We can come to your home or workplace, and it will be taken care of in a flash.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know of the nuisances that plague our roads. Everyone has that notorious road in their village or town that is covered in potholes. Potholes [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3186"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3604,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3186\/revisions\/3604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scuffdoc.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}