Bumps in the road

How many potholes have you swerved to avoid on the road this week? They seem to be multiplying by the minute thanks to all this freak weather recently…

And villagers in one area of Wrexham county have become so fed up with the lack of council intervention into their pothole issue, that they’ve made a tourist attraction out of the holes in the road…

Introducing Pothole Land. You couldn’t make it up.

According to the local residents, despite regular requests that the council fixes the potholes plaguing them, the problem persists.

That’s when they came up with the ingenious idea of poking fun at the issue, in an attempt to raise the profile of the problem and force change (to be fair, the potholes are very big).

Click here to read the full story.

Pothole-induced or not, I’m sure your vehicle experiences wear and tear every day. And while it’s easy to say “I’ll get it sorted next week” (I’m guilty of that too), it’s important your vehicle is kept in top condition, especially in the dark and slippery months.

Here at The Buckingham Motor Company, our friendly team are on hand to fix whatever ailment your car’s suffering with, no matter how big or small.

And if you decide you’d like to upgrade your car instead, we’ve got loads of great deals on quality cars – if you’re interested, hit reply and let me know.

I’ll drop some tips below to help you avoid falling foul of potholes – stay safe out there!

Ian

• Stay alert: Keep a constant eye out for potholes, especially after heavy rain.
• Avoid puddles: Potholes can hide under standing water, be careful!
• Maintain a safe speed: Drive slower on damaged roads to give yourself more time.
• Keep a safe following distance: Allow more space between you and the car in front.
• Check tyre pressure: Properly inflated tyres help absorb impact and reduce rim damage.
• Avoid swerving: If you can’t avoid a pothole, slow down and drive through it straight to reduce the impact on your suspension.
• Watch for clusters: Potholes often occur in groups, so be prepared for more!
• Inspect your car regularly: Check for damage to tyres, wheels, or alignment.