Three weeks ago I had a flat tire. Turned out not only did I need a new tire but I also needed a new wheel. Who is to blame? Potholes!

If you've been in a car around NYC in the last few months, you know what I'm talking about. Large holes that appear in the road overnight, some as large as 2 feet wide. They slow down traffic, can be hard to avoid, can ruin your car and never seem to get fixed fast enough.

So I set out to find out what causes potholes. It all has to do with water seeping into the pavement, freezing, creating new space, thawing, and then it all crumbling from vehicle pressure.

I also found out how to report potholes to NYC and that you can even submit a claim form for damage caused by potholes. I'll be submitting my claim next week and will let you know how I fare.

Read more to find out How to Report a Pothole and How to Submit a Claim.

Do you have more than $350 in outstanding parking tickets?

If you do, NYC is about to pilot a program that will "boot" cars that have more than $350 in unpaid NYC parking tickets.

Given that a parking violation in NYC ranges from $60 - $115, you might just need only 4 parking tickets to have your car immobilized.

The only silver lining is that the boot devices are "self-release". The car owner can call a toll-free number to pay the fines by credit card and get a code to unlock the boot. Of course, they have to return the boot or be fined.

We wonder — if you don't pay your fines and you are parked illegally, can you continue getting more parking violations in NYC?

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