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How do you prevent scraping a lowered car?
I think my car would look great if I lowered it, but I’m concerned about how careful I’ll have to be with it. I don’t want to scratch up the paint or cause any damage to the undercarriage. How do you prevent scraping a lowered car?
Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’ve all been there: your car scrapes against a speed bump or curb and you freeze, hoping you won’t have to make a claim on your
car insurance
.Cars with low ground clearance can be easily damaged since they are so close to the roadway. To prevent
scratches and scrapes
, you have two options:- Drive over obstacles at an angle: Bring your car down to a very low speed and drive over curbs and speed bumps at an angle instead of straight on.
- Buy a set of curb ramps: Curb ramps act as a bridge between your driveway and the road. A well-fitted set gets rid of the risk of scraping your car’s underside.
You can protect your car from scrapes, and car insurance protects it from other perils. Let
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