Spare wheel , gel or just breakdown service

[Coolcats]

My policy states under exclusions (not every word but...)
“Costs incurred where a wheel is not able to be replaced by a serviceable spare wheel”......ie they may indeed assist you but, as I stated, you may be liable for any costs with transporting you to a suitable repairer as they are unable to repair at the roadside due to no serviceable wheel.

Which provider is this

 

[Stealaway]

As above

 

[Phill D]

I read that clause as they will not cover the costs for a repair or replacement wheel or tyre. Not the cost of recovery.

 

[gus-lopez]

I fail to see how a puncture is in any way a "breakdown"? Does the vehicle drive? yes, it hasn't broken down.You need to be thankful I'm not writing the breakdown company rules you wouldn't be getting any help for punctures, running out of fuel, wrong fuel put in.

How is that possible with most new vehicles not having a spare ?

simple , the same as they will insure anything whilst only showing interest in anything when you wish to claim.The fact that a vehicle is supplied without a spare to save the manufacturer money is of no interest to the breakdown companies to foot the bill the manufactrers didn't want to?

is a lorry that drops something onto the motorway that causes multiple vehicle tyre blowouts

I no someone who dropped a spectacle lift a newish motroway many years ago. 14 vehicles hit it & each other & ended up completly blocking the 3 carriageways

.and Breakdown companies know this

As above .what has it got to do with them you have no spare?

You would have thought with the advances in technology, they would have devised a "multi density" solid rubber tyre by now.

They have but selling them would stop the repeat business sales of new ones?

Surely they are contracted to provide assistance to all and every breakdown -

As above it can still be driven even without tyres,iT isn't a breakdwon.

Maybe the older generation can change wheels but also understand the Highwaycode in relation to attempting to make repairs on a Motorway I suspect the penalties such as points on a licence or worse (Death) can apply to all

Maybe they should adopt the driving test here where if you don't know where the jack & wheelbrace are, & how to change a tyre, or check the oil ,you won't be passing your test. Not that anyone ever does change a tyre. Pity they don't also show them where to fill the windscreen washer resorvoir.

 

[joe and sue]

Spare wheel and Green Flag, they will change wheel at roadside and get you away again. has worked for us

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Coolcats wrote, "Spare wheels are a thing of the past...and Breakdown companies know this"
So am I, so consequently I wouldn't venture to the end of the road without a spare tyre, let alone any pan European jaunt.
Anybody know where I can unload these "groats" that have been wearing a hole in my cassock for quite a while now .
Mike.

 

[DDJC]

How much PSI can you put into a tyre that has been squirted full of puncture glop? I suspect most of us need more than 60psi. Can you put that much in?

(I carry a spare BTW)

 

[Gellyneck]

I read that clause as they will not cover the costs for a repair or replacement wheel or tyre. Not the cost of recovery.

Hence the reason I said in #10 - contact breakdown company to see what they'd do - rather than potentially get a shock if \ when you get a puncture. Forewarned is forearmed.

 

[the1andonly]

Im supprised no-one has mentioned the viability of your spare, whilst just sitting there. £25 plus postage for your spare Tyrepal sensor. I was confused at first when the display shows 4 and then one result.

 

[Phill D]

How much PSI can you put into a tyre that has been squirted full of puncture glop? I suspect most of us need more than 60psi. Can you put that much in?

(I carry a spare BTW)

The goo that comes with most vehicles is limited in pressure and speed.
But, With the puncture safe kit it's over 80 psi and can be considered to be a repair.

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[teddybear]

Have had punctures in last Two vans. Both were insured with Comfort. Almost the first question both times was 'do you have a spare tire' Also in both cases I would not have been comfortable changing the wheel due to the traffic,(it was an offside wheel in both instances) also as mentioned earlier both tires were wrecked by the time I could stop.

 

[Phill D]

Have had punctures in last Two vans. Both were insured with Comfort. Almost the first question both times was 'do you have a spare tire' Also in both cases I would not have been comfortable changing the wheel due to the traffic,(it was an offside wheel in both instances) also as mentioned earlier both tires were wrecked by the time I could stop.

I believe the question " do you have a spare"! Is to know what type of support to send.
And not, if you did not have one your on your own..

 

[Coolcats]

I fail to see how a puncture is in any way a "breakdown"? Does the vehicle drive? yes, it hasn't broken down.You need to be thankful I'm not writing the breakdown company rules you wouldn't be getting any help for punctures, running out of fuel, wrong fuel put in.

Well the RAC, AA seem to understand the Market place regarding Misfueling as do many others

If you’ve put the wrong type of fuel in your car, don’t panic. Around 150,000 Brits make the same mistake every year and solutions are out there.

Put the wrong fuel in? You're not alone – so did 79 other people today

<Broken link removed> the Brits are not quite up there in world beating terms of misfueling

So I think you would be missing a business opperunity if you were in charge of writing rules

simple , the same as they will insure anything whilst only showing interest in anything when you wish to claim.The fact that a vehicle is supplied without a spare to save the manufacturer money is of no interest to the breakdown companies to foot the bill the manufactrers didn't want to?

Oh but it is of interest it provides a new opportunity for a recovery company to provide a service rather than see it as something a recovery company should not be doing it provides an opportunity for innovation. Here we go a Universal spare wheel....whatever next

RAC (2014)
No spare? We'll keep your business on the road

AA (2016)
The AA's multi-fit spare wheel solution

what has it got to do with them you have no spare?

Hmmm everything it seems, they want your business

They have but selling them would stop the repeat business sales of new ones?

As above it can still be driven even without tyres,iT isn't a breakdwon.

Kwik fit say:
Although driving on a flat tyre to get to a place of safety in order to review the damage is acceptable, travelling a longer distance with a known fault is considered dangerous and reckless. This action can carry a penalty, including a fine and points on your driving licence

CU30	Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)	3

Maybe they should adopt the driving test here where if you don't know where the jack & wheelbrace are, & how to change a tyre, or check the oil ,you won't be passing your test. Not that anyone ever does change a tyre. Pity they don't also show them where to fill the windscreen washer resorvoir.

I know where my Race Jack is and I know where the Ducato Jack is (its in the shed)