Caravan or motorhome owners, classic car drivers or any other motorists planning Easter trips with a seasonal vehicle should check its tyres very carefully as they bring it out of storage as the long winter months may have left them damaged.

Industry organisation TyreSafe has launched two videos helping owners to check for any signs of damage from the prolonged period of being laid up and especially if they have been exposed to the weather or left supporting the vehicle’s weight without being moved or rotated.

TyreSafe advises owners to begin by looking for any signs of damage such as lumps, bumps or cuts or cracks in the tyre sidewall and as they will slowly deflate over time, pressures need checking.

Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, said: “The excitement of bringing a favourite vehicle or holiday home out of storage should not obscure the urgent need to make sure that the vehicle is roadworthy. Tyres need to be checked regularly and bringing them out of storage should prompt a thorough series of visual checks especially the tyres’ overall condition and air pressures. TyreSafe has all the resources owners need to carry out these essential tyre maintenance checks themselves, however, if they’re not confident in doing so their local tyre retailers and garages should provide professional advice and assistance.”

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