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Going on holiday is exciting, especially if you are travelling for Christmas and/or New Year and often, it can be all too easy to want to just hop into your car and go. But rein in that excitement, just for a couple of hours and, before you even pack your suitcase, take a moment to give your car – and especially your tyres – a quick, but thorough check before you set off. After all, breaking down on your way to a Christmas getaway is not the restful change you have been looking forward to! Here are some things you can try at home.
Eyeball It
Look at your tyres as best you can. Use a bright torch that will light up the underside of your car, even on the brightest day, and then get up close and personal with your tyre surfaces! Use your eyes and fingertips to examine the rubber, looking for signs of weakness, damage or distortion: all signs that you might need to replace your tyres sooner rather than later. If you do spot anything untoward: cracks or missing chunks of rubber, dimples or bulges in the sidewall, or even the single black spot that can indicate the presence of a puncture, you can get yourself a new pair of winter tyres from Dartford Tyre Shop, Sidcup, and enjoy even safer driving than usual while temperatures are below 7°C.
