Monday, April 29, 2019

Millions of new cars are being sold without this basic feature - Clark Howard

Millions of new cars are being sold without this basic feature - Clark Howard
Why no spare tire?
US government CAFE rules.
In order to meet government requirements on fleet mileage, weight is a major component.
Dump the tire to save weight... and a side benefit to save money.
Screw the customer with a wonderful private/public deal.

"...If you drive a newer vehicle, AAA is urging you to check your trunk to see if it’s missing a spare tire.
According to new research from the auto club, nearly a third (28%) of 2017 model year vehicles no longer come with a spare tire as standard equipment.
Last year alone, AAA said it rescued more than 450,000 members faced with a flat tire whose cars didn’t have a spare. And many people don’t realize this until they’re stranded on the side of the road.

Why is there no spare tire in the trunk of new cars? 

..Automakers are replacing spare tires with tire inflator kits that can temporarily repair small punctures in flat tires, but those kits don’t work for all tire problems, including sidewall damage and blowouts, AAA said.

AAA

In addition, inflator kits cost up to $300 per use, which is up to 10 times more than a simple tire repair, according to AAA.
Why are some automakers eliminating spare tires? 
It’s an effort to reduce weight and improve fuel economy..."
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