Getting jostled up and down in your seat on a rugged, muddy trail may not seem like much fun for many, but for off-roaders like us – it’s heaven!
While Driving on the road still has risks, especially at night, driving off-road is an even riskier endeavor. Whether you really need to go off-road to reach somewhere you want to go or you just want to test your skills and your vehicle’s capacity while offroading, there a lot of things that can go wrong. When that happens, you need towing companies that offer off-road recovery services.
Over the years, we’ve serviced plenty of off-road customers in and around Dallas and Fort Worth, and we’ve about seen every issue you can see. Here’s a summary of the top 5.
Getting Stuck
It is very easy to find yourself stuck because you’ve driven your car over mud, sand, water, or another difficult terrain. Everyone experiences this while offroading. You just can’t predict whether that terrain can hold your vehicle easily and let it pass or if it simply lets your wheels sink and your vehicle stuck.
This is a common scenario when a tow would be needed. However, you might still be able to get out of this sticky situation if you first assess the problem before you decide to step on the gas. The solution will depend on the situation you’re in but rushing into doing something to get unstuck can be more dangerous not only for you or your vehicle but also for bystanders.
Punctured Tire
When driving offroad, it is always essential to bring a spare because it is highly possible for you to puncture your tire. The terrain isn’t smooth and there can be a lot of different things like sharp stones, nails, pieces of metal, and many other sharp objects.
Underbody Damage
Exposing your car to offroad terrain increases the risk of underbody damage. Although your car can take scratches and dings, there are vital components found in the underbody that can cause your vehicle to stall when damaged. The underbody might have exposed fuel tank, gearbox, electronics, exhaust, and many other parts.
If you usually go offroad, it would be best to invest in underbody protection. There are guards or plates that can easily be fitted in the vehicle to prevent exposing various vital car components. This may cost you a couple of hundred dollars but that is much less than what it will cost if you need to have those exposed parts repaired.
Transmission Problems
Offroading can be tough on a vehicle especially to its transmission. You’d be running at high RPM’s and using a lot of low shifts while offroading. This can cause premature wear and tear of your vehicle. The smartest thing to do is to be on the lookout for transmission problems after going offroad. If you don’t resolve this problem immediately, the repair can cost you up to thousands of dollars.
Wheel Misalignment
Although your car can still run on misaligned wheels, running on such will cause excessive wear and tear on your vehicle. You may not experience any car trouble at the moment but it can build-up easily. Get your wheels aligned as soon as possible so you won’t need to replace or repair the wheels.
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