My Car Didn’t Come With a Spare
Q. I found out a year after purchasing my 2014 Kia did not come with a spare tire. Since I live on Cape Cod and I am a 76 years old with heart problems this really upset me. I cannot help but feel I should have been told about the fact that there was no spare tire included. Is this some sort of cost savings trend?
A. You are not alone in this concern; here at AAA we keep a listing of vehicles that may not have a spare tire when requesting road service. At last count, the numbers were over 100. Although cars don’t get flat tires like they once did, getting a flat tire and not having a spare can turn into quite an ordeal. Many people will buy a spare tire and keep it in the trunk instead of the repair kit some cars come with. Although a spare tire takes up room and adds weight, knowing the spare tire is there can help alleviate the stress and worry of getting a flat tire. For those drivers that have a spare tire, check it at least twice a year to make sure it is properly inflated and that you have the tools necessary to change a flat tire.
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