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Am I alone in being increasingly irritated by car manufacturers who no longer supply a full size spare wheel with their new models?
My MG came with one of those useless foam spray cans in the event of a puncture, other makers have adopted the practice to supply a "space saver" spare on most new cars, with a 50 mile range to "get you to the nearest garage". No explanation as to what to do if it's a Sunday or Bank Holiday and all the "nearest garages" are closed. Anyone who has been caught out in this way, would not consider embarking on a long journey without a full size spare. I had to obtain mine by scouring sc***yards on the internet.
I'm now looking round for a new vehicle, which is proving difficult, since I now refuse to buy one that doesn't come with a full size spare. Is it time to publish a list of manufacturers that still supply full size spare wheels with their new cars? (How about it, Honest John??).
If enough drivers boycotted those manufacturers who do not comply with a full size spare policy, perhaps those same manufacturers might very quickly change their minds confronted with falling sales.
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