Dangle_kt
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 07:35 PM |
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No spare tyre!
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.
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steve m
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 07:47 PM |
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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
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Mal
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 07:54 PM |
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A spare wheel is an optional extra for about £50 with some manufacturers
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skodaman
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 07:59 PM |
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The Golf spacesaver spares are rubbish as well. They feel like they're going to fold up under the car round roundabouts.
Skodaman
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 6/11/10 at 08:28 PM |
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linky mc dinky dink
and just remember space saver spares should only be used on the rear on FWD
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Jamesmc
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 11:35 AM |
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My 06 MX5 Doesn't have one, just a can of that gunk stuff. I have breakdown cover through my bank anyway
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prawnabie
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:02 PM |
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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.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 01:40 PM |
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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!
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