Construction season has already started in Massachusetts. (In fact, it’s fair to ask if it ever stopped!) As a driver, it’s difficult to avoid the many pot holes and active construction zones in the region. What kind of damage can happen to cars due to pot holes and road construction? Here are some of the most common problems local drivers encounter:
Pot Holes: Bad for Wheels, Bumpers, Suspensions
Pot holes can be quite deep. If a driver hits one at speed, the sudden drop can cause damage to the car’s wheels, bumper, and even suspension. In terms of the wheel, it’s not unusual to see damage to the tire as well as the rim, ball joints, bearings and more. Bumper damage is particularly problematic on newer cars because so many of the sensors needed for technology like traction control and lane change assist are located in the bumpers.
If you’ve hit a pot hole and subsequently experience any change whatsoever in the way the car drives, brakes, or handles, take it to have a qualified technician inspect it for damage.
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Construction Zones: Damage from Stones and Debris
Road construction zones tend to contain a lot of loose building material. When these stones and debris come into contact with your car – either from being bounced against your car in the roadway, or by coming out of a dump truck, or some other misadventure – it can cause damage. This damage can be cosmetic – think scratches and dents in the paint job – or it can compromise the safe operation of your vehicle. This includes any damage that could happen to the glass – think windshield, windows, and headlights/signal lights – as well as damage to the car’s wheels, bumpers, quarter panels and more.