Did you know pothole damage costs drivers over $3 billion per year? They’re an everyday road hazard that can cause major damage to your vehicle. If your car hits a pothole, it’s time for a checkup and possibly some vehicle maintenance to get you safely back on the road. What’s a Pothole? Potholes are crevices or holes in the road caused by water permeating the surface and softening it. The gaps then absorb more water, further weakening the pavement. Each passing vehicle makes the gaps separate more and, finally, pieces of the roadway get dislodged, leaving a hole. Pothole Damage Affects the Whole Vehicle What can happen to your vehicle when it hits a pothole? First, the good news: if the