Guess who assumed all cars have a spare tyre?

Wife got a flat in the grand scenic. Called me up,"talk me though changing the tyre".

It was pretty confusing when she said there wasn't a spare tyre!!!

Anyhow, I got a lift there, tried with the hopeless tyre gloop stuff, failed. Called rac and gig a temporary plug which got me back to my mother in laws where I'd left my car.

Guess how angry she was when I realised I'd left my car keys at home?

Oops.

So, it's worth checking if your swmbo's car has a spare or not. If not, make sure you buy one or pay for breakdown cover.

I think there was a post on here a while back, that most new cars do not have a spare
as it saves weight
really is a false economy

It is ok in one of our lightish cars to drive even on flat tyres, but not the family tintop

Steve

A spare wheel is an optional extra for about £50 with some manufacturers

The Golf spacesaver spares are rubbish as well. They feel like they're going to fold up under the car round roundabouts.

linky mc dinky dink

and just remember space saver spares should only be used on the rear on FWD

My 06 MX5 Doesn't have one, just a can of that gunk stuff. I have breakdown cover through my bank anyway

To retrofit a spare to a grand scenic is about £300!!! You need the winch for under the car and the wheel/tyre which is a rare size and I have only ever been able to get from Michelin.

Thanks prawnabie, I thought it might be expensive. Going to try a scrappers, or even buy a replacement wheel, get a bag and strap it into the boot.

Chuffin rip off!