Forget the heat wave — get ready for the "pothole plague": Why your car repair bills are about to skyrocket in Phoenix.
Drivers, hold onto your wallets! The historic rain and flooding that just swept through Phoenix didn't just leave behind traffic chaos—it quietly birthed thousands of deep, car-killing potholes across major roads like I-10 and the 101. The dangerous twist? Our city's extreme heat literally makes the asphalt brittle, so these craters grow faster and wider than anywhere else in the country. What does this mean for your budget? Expect a sudden rise in tire blowouts, bent rims, and pricey alignment repairs. And if you hit one, don't assume the city will cut you a check—proving negligence in a pothole claim is a bureaucratic nightmare. Before you even turn the key, check your tire pressure and avoid the right lane on the I-10. Your next $400 repair bill could be just one pothole away.