#tyredamage

You know how it goes… It’s raining and you drive into what looks like a puddle of water - only to meet a pothole. This can result in anything from a simple bent rim to a full on tyre puncture. All it takes is a split second and the damage is done.

Experts note that the damage is not always clear, and down the line your damaged tyre or rims can affect wheel alignment and balancing. A damaged tyre may also result in premature wear on shocks, exhaust system damage, engine damage and broken components. 

Replacing tyres or damaged rims because of a pothole is not cheap! The good news is that you can claim from the JRA (Johannesburg Road Agency) if you meet the following requirements.

You can lodge a claim with the JRA’s legal department regarding damage due to road works, or a lack of infrastructure. It’s as easy as filling in a claims form that you need to submit. This claim form must be attached with a:

 Police affidavit

 A copy of driver's license and ID

 Vehicle registration documents

 Photos of the damaged car, tyre or rim

 Quotations of invoice/ payment

 Doctors report if you sustained injury and letters from the insurance company

Tips when filling in your claim:

Fax or email documents, don’t do both as this delays the process.

If you don't receive acknowledgment of receipt within three days with a reference number, email the JRA claims office or call 0860 562 874 or 011 298 5001.

Each claim is assessed on its merits, which means not all claims will be successfully paid out.