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Health & Fitness

Monaco Ford Offering Pothole Special

This winter was particularly brutal when it came to potholes.

By Monaco Ford in Glastonbury

This winter has been particularly brutal on the pothole front.

But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now until May 31, we’re running a pothole special to help you get your car back in shape.

Our biggest concern with people driving a vehicle with a messed up alignment is safety because the wear and tear on your tires can have an immediate impact.

One sign that your alignment may be off is when you’re holding the wheel and driving straight, the wheel won’t stay centered.

Another sign is when your car tugs to one direction or the other when you’re not turning the vehicle that way.You may also notice your front end shaking on a smooth, straight road as you start to pick up a little speed.

It happened to me two winters ago. I hit a huge pothole – almost like a sinkhole – and immediately could feel that the car was different. My tire also popped. 

But even if your tire doesn’t pop, you can feel the difference. You can feel the pull, the shaking, or notice that the wheel won’t stay straight.

If this sounds like your vehicle, give us a call at 860-652-3000 to schedule an appointment with our service department.

Visit www.monacoford.com for more about the dealership and our new cars in Connecticut – as well as our pre-owned and certified pre-owned Fords.

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