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TL:DR – A BMW 2 Series convertible goes over a small, unassuming pothole/manhole that causes its rear end to flip up, lose some parts from its undercarriage and swerve into another lane. It's incredible how a small pothole/manhole can cause thousands of dollar's worth of damage to a car. Here's an example recorded on a video forwarded many times on WhatsApp groups. From the footage, we know that this incident happened on 11th April 2021, Sunday around 5pm. As to where this is, I have a feeling it might be somewhere around Woodlands. But, if you have any idea, do let me know, and I'll update the article accordingly to warn fellow road users where to avoid. Update: Thank you everyone who identified the location. It's in Yishun. Poor BMW If you hit the pause button upon the point of impact, you'll notice that bits and pieces fall out from the undercarriage of the 2 Series. That’s as unlucky as this guy I reckon those parts are not going to be cheap to replace or repair. The pothole/manhole This image circulated together with the video. I'm assuming the cam car driver got out of the car and snapped a photo of the pothole/manhole.

For those driving back to SG from JB, careful of the big pothole after the drain cover after the stamping of passport. Almost thought i ran over something and looked back, damn big pothole just after the drain cover.

Saw it elsewhere and reposting here There is a big pot hole on Lane 1 of the slip road at Exit 9 (to Punggol Road) from TPE heading towards KPE/airport . Drive slow & safely. LTA has been informed.

Just saw a huge pothole on left lane about 300 meters b4 woodlands road BKE exit towards tuas direction and also saw a WRX tyres burst and stop at divider at exit area which I guess is the victim of that pothole. So guys stay clear of the left lane!

my car (lancer) hit a pothole at aroud 40-50kph. quite deep, about 1 inch. will it cause serious damage to car (wheel alighment / suspension) ? cant stop or siam in time, juz held on tight and went ahead....haiz....

The first line of pothole defense is a properly inflated tire. Get a tire gauge and look up the proper tire pressure for your car in the owner's manual or on a sticker in the glove box or on the frame of the driver's side door. To get a true reading, tire pressure should be checked before the car is driven. Rolling down the road heats up the tire and increases the pressure. Don't rely on petrol station tire gauges

After running over a big pothole in JB, the inner side of rims (Enkei dunno what model) front and back (driver side) dented badly. Is is possible to repair? But don't want to compromise safety. Can recommend light weight (FC is a major concern) 14" rim 4X100 PCD. Try to search for previous post but mostly for > 15" rims. Current tyres are 185/65/14 BS G3. Intend to transfer the tyres. Anyway budget for each rim $150++. Any suggestion.