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NEW YORK, February 26, 2014 — The severe winter of 2014 has left in its wake roadways that look like the surface of the moon, and has consumers wondering: “Is my car covered for pothole damage?”
The good news is that damage to vehicles caused by potholes is generally covered by collision insurance, an optional coverage that is purchased by more than 70 percent of U.S. drivers.
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