When temperatures drop, icy roads become one of the leading contributors to winter driving incidents. A curb strike or slide on ice doesn’t always announce itself right away — the vehicle may drive away seemingly fine, while damage is quietly building underneath. TrakMotive’s newest TrakAcademy course was built to help professional installers and technicians recognize what’s easy to miss after a winter impact, before it becomes a bigger problem for the customer.
Why This Course Matters
Most drivers assume tire and wheel damage is the main concern after hitting a curb or pothole on ice. But impacts like these can also affect CV joints, control arms, tie rods, and suspension mounts — components that may sustain damage without any immediate, obvious failure. Left unaddressed, that hidden wear can compromise handling and safety well after the fact.
This course is designed to sharpen the eye for those unseen threats, giving technicians a clearer sense of what to look for — and why — after a vehicle has been through a winter impact.
What You’ll Learn
The course walks through:
- Winter Hazards – Why icy-road impacts deserve closer attention than they often get.
- Spotting Impact Clues – What signs point to a curb strike or impact event.
- Hidden Damage Risks – Why damage isn’t always visible or immediately obvious, even when a vehicle continues to operate normally.
- Recommended Inspection After Impact – A practical look at the inspection process, from CV joints to suspension and alignment.
The course closes with a short knowledge check and a summary section with additional resources for further reading.
Who It’s For
This training is built specifically for professional installers and technicians. For real-world diagnostic steps, inspection criteria, or component evaluation, always consult a qualified repair facility.
Get Started
The course is self-paced and takes just a few minutes to complete — a quick way to sharpen your eye for the kind of damage that’s easy to overlook after a winter impact.
