What happens when you hit a deep pothole?
Hitting a pothole can cause bent wheel rims, internal tire damage, alignment problems, and shock and strut issues depending on the severity of the impact. This doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll puncture your tires or damage your vehicle, but if you have any concerns, get it inspected.
What kind of damage can a pothole cause?
What kind of damage can a pothole do to your vehicle? While most modern vehicles are built to withstand rough road conditions, hitting a very large or deep pothole at a high speed or with inadequate tire pressure can damage your steering, suspension, or alignment systems.
Can potholes damage transmission?
It’s not only tire and wheel damage you have to watch for when you hit a pothole. Depending on how hard you hit, there may be damage to the suspension, which can build up with repeated hits. Even the engine and transmission can suffer through repeated pothole hits.
Where did I go on a road trip in 2014 VW Jetta?
My 2014 JSW TDI has gone on a road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania and Maryland in October of 2014. I bought the VW roof rack which I installed myself due to extreme ease of installation. The car performed admirably and road noise, even with a loaded roof rack, was not extreme.
Is there a problem with the VW Jetta GLI?
I have a 2019 vw Jetta gli bought new from vw dealer. When you first start the car in the morning or after its been sitting, basically cold, it idles very rough. The whole car vibrates and shakes. After the car warms up this goes away. The ride of the car feels like there is no suspension.
Are there any problems with the 2011 VW Jetta?
Rear left tie rod fractured resulting in loss of steering control at 45 mph on a wv hwy 152. See all problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta . Reference 10959049 additional information. On 04/01/2016 had the ignition replaced in the vheicle at the dealership.
Is the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen reviewed by Edmunds?
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