marsh man Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Morning all . ... The car I am now getting haven't got a spare wheel , it have got an emergency kit which I have never seen before and haven't got a clue how good ( or bad ) one of these are if needed. Would you be happy relying on a spray kit , or would you invest in a spare wheel , I read where the A A wouldn't come out if the car should have a spare wheel , they would only come to you if the car wasn't supplied with a spare wheel from new. How right this is ? , I don't know but I am sure some of you very helpful people will know and are willing to put me right . THANKS in advance and have a good day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 A mate was touring Scotland a couple of years ago in his Skoda Octavia. Had a blow out which left a hole in the tyre. the repair kit was useless. Both his phone and his wife's could not get a phone signal. They flagged down a passing motorist who alerted the AA for them. I have bought spare wheels / jack/ wheel brace for the last two cars, which were supplied with only a repair kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 As above. Repair kits are fine if you've got a nail in the tread or similar. Absolutely hopeless for holes or splits in the sidewall. At least you know where you are with a spare wheel, even if it's only a spacesaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 If you use the spray you cannot have it repaired at a later date better having a spare wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, B725 said: If you use the spray you cannot have it repaired at a later date better having a spare wheel. I had one of mine repaired after using the tyre repair kit. Got a small bolt stuck in another one, the kit couldn't repair that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 I replaced the 'space saver'????? wheel supplied with a proper one for £60 off the bay - tyre has 7mm of tread and fits perfectly in the wheel well that was obviously designed for a proper spare in the first place The thought of using a space saver wheel as a front wheel in icy or downpour conditions on a motorway or busy A road where folk have zero patience for sensible driving speeds is not exactly on my bucket list of ways to commit hari kari Having to spend the extra time changing back to front at the side of a motorway or dark A road strikes me as not high on the common sense scale So I will always get a proper spare wheel and jack and check I know where the b******* security socket is for the wheel bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Good job you don't have a Range Rover - mine has a full size spare but it is almost impossible to get it out without getting a hernia-the car has a kind of band that loops around it and is supposed to help lift it out but, my god, it's heavy - the jacks are also famous for being unable to lift the weight of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, marsh man said: Morning all . ... The car I am now getting haven't got a spare wheel , it have got an emergency kit which I have never seen before and haven't got a clue how good ( or bad ) one of these are if needed. Would you be happy relying on a spray kit , or would you invest in a spare wheel , I read where the A A wouldn't come out if the car should have a spare wheel , they would only come to you if the car wasn't supplied with a spare wheel from new. How right this is ? , I don't know but I am sure some of you very helpful people will know and are willing to put me right . THANKS in advance and have a good day . are you saying that they make/sell cars without spare wheels now ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, ditchman said: are you saying that they make/sell cars without spare wheels now ?? If you buy a new discovery sport you have to specify a spare wheel before ordering only then do they alter the floor pan on production allow the spare otherwise a bottle of gunk and no room for the spare wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, B725 said: If you buy a new discovery sport you have to specify a spare wheel before ordering only then do they alter the floor pan on production allow the spare otherwise a bottle of gunk and no room for the spare wheel im sitting here with mouth open............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Most new cars now only come with a repair kit, as is cheaper for them & if you want a spare that will be mucho mucho pounds please sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, fse10 said: Most new cars now only come with a repair kit, as is cheaper for them & if you want a spare that will be mucho mucho pounds please sir. Cheaper and lighter helps with fuel. A few years in and the gunge may well have dried up in the tube. Spare wheels not so critical now I guess when we have recovery and so few punctures. Famous last words ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 All as above. Have had to help out a motorist with no spare only a repair kit which doesn’t repair a blowout or cut.I had a Lexus company car many moons ago and no spare, made me very nervous. I wouldn’t travel any distance without one and would buy a cheap spare from a scrapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy george Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, ditchman said: im sitting here with mouth open............... My last 2 cars didn't have a spare......first one was 2007................where have you been for the last 11 years ditchman only pulling your leg Both cars I got a spare wheel & jack for. Call me old fashioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Repair kit is only any good for small hole punctures like nails or thorns, as said, it will not repair holes/cuts in the thread or side wall. My last car came without a spare so I brought a new full size steel rim and tyre, makes you feel much more confident, if I now get a puncture I can just change for the spare and be on my way again, I can then get the puncture repaired at my leisure, makes me feel a lot happier when on holidays and touring the local area. Get a full size spare, you may never need it but its peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted July 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 3 hours ago, ditchman said: are you saying that they make/sell cars without spare wheels now ?? Maybe they hadn't reached our county yet , I only found out three days ago when I asked the seller what is the spare wheel like .? 1 hour ago, old'un said: Repair kit is only any good for small hole punctures like nails or thorns, as said, it will not repair holes/cuts in the thread or side wall. My last car came without a spare so I brought a new full size steel rim and tyre, makes you feel much more confident, if I now get a puncture I can just change for the spare and be on my way again, I can then get the puncture repaired at my leisure, makes me feel a lot happier when on holidays and touring the local area. Get a full size spare, you may never need it but its peace of mind. MANY THANKS to all for the very helpful advice , a spare wheel will be on my priority list as soon as the car come home to mine next week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 5 hours ago, marsh man said: Morning all . ... The car I am now getting haven't got a spare wheel , it have got an emergency kit which I have never seen before and haven't got a clue how good ( or bad ) one of these are if needed. Would you be happy relying on a spray kit , or would you invest in a spare wheel , I read where the A A wouldn't come out if the car should have a spare wheel , they would only come to you if the car wasn't supplied with a spare wheel from new. How right this is ? , I don't know but I am sure some of you very helpful people will know and are willing to put me right . THANKS in advance and have a good day . is this the same car with only 1 key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted July 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, billytheghillie said: is this the same car with only 1 key? Yes the same car Billy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Not wanting to be cheeky or owt, but why buy a car with 1 key and no spare wheel? If it was me I would have walked away, not unless you are getting a right good deal, just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Last motor I bought had a spare in the engine bay and a spare set of wheels in the back. Thats about all it had going for it though. only had one key also but a spoon will open the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 I too invested in a spare wheel, for my Yeti, also had to change the floor (factory optional parts!) but I wasn't comfortable travelling any distance with just the glue/inflator kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Mine has a space saver spare, I hate the things but a full size wheel will not fit in the spare wheel well, if one did I would have got another from a scrapyard and put a new tyre on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted July 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 3 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Not wanting to be cheeky or owt, but why buy a car with 1 key and no spare wheel? If it was me I would have walked away, not unless you are getting a right good deal, just my thoughts. Perfectly good question Billy , I have been looking for a Honda CR-V for this coming winter so I haven't been in to much hurry , I have looked a couple , or went to look and when i got there it was already sold and the other one was to expensive for me. This one was more or less on my doorstep , well 14 miles away , it was well within my price bracket and the year and miles were about right , it had two owners , the first one was the N H S and was well looked after with all the receipts , then this bloke bought it for his wife two years ago , she is now buying a new motor next week , so he put it up for a quick sale . I sent a email asking if it had two keys and with it having a fairly short m o t asked him what would be the lowest price he would accept off the asking price , he replied it only had one key and if I was willing to accept the m o t as it was he would take £300 off his listing price . So me and my wife went to have a look , to me the car was in very good condition , it was serviced six weeks ago and the last two m o t certificates had no advisories , it had a new clutch two years ago and some other work done that didn't mean much to me . He had one other person look at it who was going to let him know if he wanted it and two more were coming the following day , I made him a offer £200 less than he wanted which he accepted , as he was showing me the bit and pieces he came across this punctures repair kit , and with me never seen one before is why I asked the question . At the moment a spare wheel and key would cost in the region of £200 , added on to the price I paid it would still be line . I have only paid a £100 deposit till I pay in full next Friday , so if I have any doubts and pull out it wont be the end of the world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks for that Marsh Man, thought there be a logical reason. Enjoy the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 18 hours ago, old'un said: Repair kit is only any good for small hole punctures like nails or thorns, as said, it will not repair holes/cuts in the thread or side wall. My last car came without a spare so I brought a new full size steel rim and tyre, makes you feel much more confident, if I now get a puncture I can just change for the spare and be on my way again, I can then get the puncture repaired at my leisure, makes me feel a lot happier when on holidays and touring the local area. Get a full size spare, you may never need it but its peace of mind. I agree and did exactly as Old'un. It's all about peace of mind. I did buy a secondhand car once with no spare just the repair kit and was told by the car salesman "when did you last have a puncture ?" Fair comment I thought. Blow me down, three weeks later got a puncture. Fortunately I was near home and managed to get a pal to take the wheel to get it repaired properly. Just didn't trust the repair kit. Get a spare wheel and Jack. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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