The roads in Johnsburg aren’t appreciably worse than roads anywhere else. But, that’s not to say there aren’t any potholes in Johnsburg. So, the question is, “Can a pothole throw your car, truck or SUV out of alignment?”

The answer is, most assuredly, yes. Of course, it generally depends on how severe the pothole is. Inevitably, whether driving in Johnsburg or any other road at or above this hemisphere, where winter plays havoc on the roads, we’re going to hit potholes.

So far, this winter isn’t too bad. Still, the potholes are out there. You can’t miss them all. And, that’s generally the problem; little-by-little, one pothole after another will throw your alignment out of whack. Still, a single pothole, if the pothole is bad enough – deep enough and broad enough – can knock your car, truck or SUV’s alignment askew.

Worse than that, a really bad pothole can do more than just mess with your car, truck or SUV’s alignment; it can also damage parts of your steering and suspension.

This isn’t customary, but it is possible. Car, trucks and SUVs these days are built with fairly durable suspensions and steering systems. They’ll take a lot of abuse before they break down. Don’t kid yourself, though; they will break down.

In time, it’s inevitable. Considering, even if you haven’t hit a bad pothole, it’s possible that your car, truck or SUV’s alignment is out of whack already. When is the last time you had your car, truck or SUV aligned? How often should you have your car, truck or SUV aligned?

In most cases, manufacturers don’t recommend a specific number of miles before you bring your vehicle in for an alignment. Many will say that, if the steering doesn’t pull to one side or the other, you’re probably fine. But that isn’t always a fair barometer.

Consider that, if your car, truck or SUV does need an alignment, you could adversely effect your steering and the wear-and-tear on your tires and steering. Potentially, you could even reduce your gas mileage. The lesson here is that you don’t want to wait until you hit a particularly bad pothole on a Johnsburg road before you bring your car, truck or SUV in for an alignment.