Pot Holes and Wheel Alignment - Toyota

Hitting a pothole can potentially damage your vehicle's suspension and steering components, leading to wheel misalignment, so it's a good idea to get your wheel alignment checked after such an incident. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Potential Damage:

Potholes can cause damage to your suspension and steering components, which can lead to misalignment. 

Signs of Misalignment:

After hitting a pothole, pay attention to any changes in your car's handling, such as pulling to one side, unusual vibrations, or a noticeable change in steering feel. 

Importance of Check:

If you suspect your wheel alignment might be off, it's best to get it checked by a professional as soon as possible. RRG Toyota centres can help with this.

Other Potential Damage:

Besides misalignment, potholes can also damage tires, wheels, and other suspension components, so it's important to inspect your vehicle thoroughly. 

Reporting Potholes:

If you encounter a pothole, consider reporting it to the relevant authorities so they can address the issue

Everyday driving can have more of an effect on our cars than we realise. Potholes, speed bumps and rough, uneven roads can all affect your car's handling, which could lead to increased tyre wear, degradation of the steering/suspension components and even greater fuel consumption.

At RRG Toyota we can make sure that your vehicle’s tracking and handling is just as it should be. Simply book in at your nearest RRG Toyota centre and you will receive a full review of your wheel alignment.

During the check our Toyota trained technicians will be using the latest technology to see if all four wheels are aligned correctly, and will then make minor geometry adjustments where necessary.*

The four-wheel alignment check will also include:
✔ Tyres and pressures
✔ Suspension and bearings, front toe (in and out) and rear toe (in and out)
✔ Rear wheel thrust angle
✔ Roll steer, camber, caster and ride height

If our extensive check detects any issues with your tyres, we can arrange for new tyres to be fitted whilst your vehicle is with us, for complete convenience.