Pothole Damage Vehicle Repair Process

It’s that time of the year again where the ground is starting to freeze, and the roads are at a higher risk of cracking and getting potholes. If you’re from Wisconsin, or frequently travel here, this won’t come as a big surprise to you. Below are some of the tips that you can take to try to prevent, report, or repair pothole damage.

Preventing Pothole Damage

Although there’s not much we can do about the freezing roads and fluctuating temperatures that create potholes, there are some things that we can do to try and avoid getting damage from them. Being attentive to the road ahead and not driving distracted is the first step that can be taken to avoid pothole damage. If you see that you are approaching a pothole, you can have more time to safely change lanes (if possible) or slow down to a speed that won’t cause damage to happen. Especially in the winter months where snow or ice is present, avoid quick turns or steering wheel jerking in attempt to avoid a pothole. This will increase the chances of you losing control of your vehicle.

Reporting Pothole Damage

The Public Works Department of Janesville encourage you to report dangerous pothole damage. If you know of areas that need to be reported, you can quickly and easily fill out a form online at https://www.ci.janesville.wi.us/i-want-to-/report-/pothole. On this form, you can give specific information that will assist the city crews in locating the damaged areas.

Repairing Pothole Damage

If your vehicle faced any damage due to potholes, the next step would be to get an estimate for the repair work that is needed. One of the easiest ways to get an estimate is with the “Online Photo Estimate” tool which is located on the very top of Budget Truck and Auto’s Website. https://www.budgettruckandauto.com/

Once you receive an estimate you can figure out if you are going to file a claim with the local department of transportation, file an insurance claim, or pay for the repair out of pocket.

Your Collision Repair Specialist

Budget Truck and Auto has been a family owned and operated business for 46 years. We specialize in collision repair, custom paint, fabrication, vinyl graphics, and vehicle wraps. Budget Truck and Auto is proud to be a Gold Class® collision repair business. The Gold Class recognition indicates that our technicians are trained in the proper repair techniques and procedures that contribute to the complete and safe repair of your vehicle. We ensure that your vehicle is back on the road quickly and safely. Stop into our office or use our easy online photo estimating tool to get an estimate at any time from the convenience of your smart phone.