Internal tyre damage is perhaps one of the most dangerous hidden defects a car can experience. Not only can it impair the handling (especially in poor weather conditions) but it also greatly increases the risk of a blow out.

It's recommended to inspect your vehicle's tyres once a week. Checking the tread depth is quite easy, with most modern tyres have an inbuilt tread depth indicator, which is next to the central rib on the tread, but it's important to look out for tread and sidewall cracking, bulges and/or abnormal wear.

Sometimes tyre damage will also result in a light vibration through the steering wheel when accelerating or applying the brakes. But sometimes there will be no obvious symptom, which is why a weekly visual check is so important.