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Spare Tyre PollViews : 32794 Replies : 204Users Viewing This Thread : |
View Poll Results: What should volvo's policy be for spare tyres in new cars? | |||
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a full size spare should be supplied |
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250 | 39.56% |
cars should sacrifice enough cargo space and a space save spare should be supplied |
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357 | 56.49% |
tyre sealant and breakdown cover are sufficient - space should be maximised for cargo |
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38 | 6.01% |
attach spare to the outside of the car (requiring design change and possible other issues) |
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7 | 1.11% |
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#201 |
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I would like a full size wheel in my boot. I bought my car the other day and it didn't even have a space saver or gunk so bought a space saver off ebay.
I am unsure why people are allowed to use those torque guns - I had a nasty experience that cost me a Comet alloy and a few hundred quid. That said, I was sitting in Kwik Fit the other day and I'm having a conversation with the manager about awaiting a delivery for some bolts so I can throw my locking wheel nuts in the bin. He said use the standard tool in the boot and your nuts will be fine. My response: "Nothing wrong with my nuts mate. And why are your people using guns on my car then?" |
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#203 |
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My wife got a nasty puncture in her car which she noticed at work and she was forced to get a mobile tyre fitter out who brought the wrong tyre, charged a fortune for fitting it and then damaged the diamond cut alloy.
The whole thing was a stressful and expensive mess that could easily be avoided with a space saver spare.
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#204 |
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Had the unfortunate luck of a puncture this morning at 5:30am whilst travelling to work. I've never used the tyre repair sealant and thought why not give it a go. I can safely say what a load of rubbish (I wont use the actual words aired).
I now have a decent Volvo space saver courtesy of Welwyn Volvo who provided me with some excellent service today. I'm now in the process of making my own boot tub and lid. |
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#205 |
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I would go with option 1 or 4. Ideally, a full size spare externally mounted - a la '70s P5 Rovers. As a minimum, a space saver spare - as we have at present.
Years ago, spares were commonly mounted externally, but today that might be more of a security risk than previously. Also, they were sometimes offered as optional extras, as in the case of Reliant three wheelers, but that was more for weight - as opposed to space -saving, to qualify for the sub 8 cwt tax class. Maybe manufacturers could offer a similar option today? Regards. John.
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