{"id":160,"date":"2015-03-16T15:51:36","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T19:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.activegreenross.com\/completetireandautocentreblog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2017-10-02T03:55:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T07:55:24","slug":"spring-thaw-brings-pothole-punishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activegreenross.com\/completetireandautocentreblog\/spring-thaw-brings-pothole-punishment\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Thaw Brings Pothole Punishment \u00a0 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s that time of year: Spring season freeze and melt cycles cause our weary roads to erupt with punishing potholes<\/a>. Another colder-than-average and snowy Ontario winter means additional road maintenance challenges for cities and towns across the province.<\/p>\n

Hitting a pothole can damage tires, wheels, steering and suspension, wheel alignment, and more. Hitting even one especially severe pothole could alter the alignment of a wheel and cause uneven tire wear. Uneven tire wear means the tire will need to be replaced sooner than necessary. That bad bump can wind up costing car owners hundreds of dollars in repairs!<\/p>\n

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Starting March 23, 2015, you can start voting in CAA\u2019s annual Worst Roads campaign<\/a>. Nominating roads is an opportunity for drivers, cyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians to identify the roads they think are in most need of repair.<\/p>\n

This year, in addition to the provincial top 10 list, CAA will also be developing six regionalized Worst Roads list for smaller areas throughout Ontario. These regional lists will provide a voice to communities across the province.<\/p>\n

While many people associate the campaign with nominating roads with potholes, CAA wants to hear about all the challenges motorists experience using Ontario\u2019s roads \u2013 everything from potholes, pedestrian and cycling safety, congestion, traffic signal timing, and confusing road signs.<\/p>\n

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The CAA Worst Roads campaign is a great way to have your say on what road projects should be receiving priority. Visit <\/span>www.worstroads.ca<\/a> between March 23 and April 17th to vote and have your opinion heard. By nominating streets, you\u2019ll also be entered for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes! You can also share your opinion with <\/span>@CAASCO_News<\/a> on Twitter using the <\/span>#ONWorstRoads<\/a> hashtag<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve hit a pothole and are experiencing any of these problems, come in to an\u00a0Active Green + Ross Tire Repair Centre<\/a>\u00a0soon so we can take a look at your car and help you solve any problems the pothole may have caused:<\/p>\n