You count on a friendly staff and clean office to make a strong impression on your clients, but if your parking lot is full of potholes, you could be sabotaging that goal. Without pothole repair, your asphalt will break down more quickly, your parking lot will be unsightly, and cars and pedestrians may be at risk. The damage it does to vehicles is also a costly liability to your business. Below are three ways potholes affect cars.

How Can Potholes Damage a Vehicle

1. Suspension

The suspension is designed to let your car hit obstacles and bumps without making you bounce excessively. However, the force of dipping into a pothole puts a strain on the springs and shock absorbers. Over time, this leads to premature wear on suspensions, making the ride rougher and the car more prone to a suspension break.

2. Tires

This component of your vehicle is the one that’s most threatened by potholes. At high speeds, hitting these obstacles can risk a tire blowout. At lower speeds, they can cause uneven tread wear or bent rims, which will compromise the rim seal. Over time, this damage may lead to slow leaks and unexpected flats.

3. Undercarriage

If you don’t invest in pothole repair, the craters will become deeper and more dangerous the more cars that pass over them. Eventually, they’ll be deep enough to cause severe vehicle damage. This damage could include a scraped or dented auto body, a bent exhaust system, or even broken hoses and lines. To protect your customers, preserve your reputation, and limit liability, invest in professional pothole repair for your parking lot.

Avoid these risks and get pothole repair from the team at Pacific Striping LLC in Honolulu, HI. In addition to asphalt repairs like pothole and crack filling, they offer comprehensive painting services for your parking lots and sidewalks. To learn more about parking lot striping, curb painting, pavement marking, and more visit them online. You can also call (808) 859-3664 to schedule pothole repair service in Honolulu, Waikiki, Waimanalo, Waipahu, Aiea, Pearl City, Kailua, Laie, Waialua, Waianae, Ewa Beach, Haleiwa, and Mililani.