How Do I Keep My Car From Scraping The Driveway?

June 20, 2024

If you drive a car with low ground clearance, you’re familiar with the unpleasant feeling of scraping your car on a rolled curb. It’s common now-a-days for deeply rolled curbs to be installed at the end of driveways. They’re efficient for water flow control and affordable for builders – but they can cause havoc on your under carriage. There may be real damage happening right under your nose. Read on to learn how you can stop bumper scrape with a simple solution like rubber curb ramps from BRIDJIT.

The Trouble With Scraping Your Car

Pulling into your driveway shouldn’t be a risky event, but for many cars, especially those that sit lower to the ground, it can be a real challenge. The problem? Rolled curbs that can act like mini-speed bumps. To combat them, you have to install a curb corrector of sorts. Every time your car scrapes against the curb, it’s not just an annoying noise; it’s potentially causing significant damage to your vehicle. Common types of damage from scraping can include:

  1. Damage To The Driveshaft: A dented driveshaft can put the whole system off balance, causing vibrations and leading to early failures of components like u-joints.
  2. Suspension Problems: Regular impacts with curbs can wear out your suspension, leading to poor handling and noisy steering. Rolled curbs also contribute to suspension parts wearing our prematurely. Some rolled curbs are so severe you can feel your car nearly ‘bottom out’ when crossing them.
  3. Corrosion: Scraping off protective coatings from your car’s undercarriage exposes metal parts to rust and corrosion, especially if you live near the coast or in areas where roads are salted in winter.
  4. Fluid Leaks: Tough impacts can crack critical housings or connections under your car, leading to leaks that are costly to fix.
  5. Poor Alignment: Even slight scrapes can misalign your wheels, affecting handling, increasing tire wear, and reducing fuel efficiency.
  6. Body Damage: Frequent scrapes can damage body parts like the front bumper and rocker panels. Body work is expensive, and exposed or poorly sealed body metal can lead to rust problems.
  7. Underbody Damage: Repeated hits can weaken underbody protection panels and plates. This will decrease their effectiveness in protecting against more severe impacts. You may even find they come loose and start to hang under the car if they are impacted hard enough.

The BRIDJIT Curb Ramp Solution

To avoid these costly and annoying issues, a simple and effective solution is installing a BRIDJIT curb ramp. It acts as a gentle bridge ramp between your street and driveway. BRIDJIT helps to smooth out the entry and exit so your car glides over effortlessly without any scrapes.

Why choose BRIDJIT? Our ramps are:

  • Affordable: Get top-notch protection without breaking the bank.
  • Easy To Install: You can set them up in no time.
  • Durable: Made of rubber, BRIDJIT driveway dip ramps are built to last and withstand the elements.
  • Removable: Need to clear the space? No problem, they’re portable.

Investing in a set of BRIDJIT curb ramps means protecting your car from unnecessary damage and saving money on potential repairs. It’s a win-win for any car owner who loves their ride and wants to keep it in top shape. Or, for those that are searching for curb ramps for low cars or collectibles. You can leave the worry of scraping behind – order your BRIDJIT curb ramp today!