Do all new cars come with a spare tire?
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New cars are equipped with a spare tire. When inspecting a new car, the following points and precautions should be noted: Car paint: When inspecting a new car, walk around the vehicle to check for any wear or color differences on the paint surface. Scratches can easily occur during the transportation of new cars. Mileage: Generally, new cars may have traveled a few dozen kilometers due to processes like moving after production. However, if the mileage exceeds 70 kilometers, it usually indicates that the car has been used by someone else, so extra caution is needed. Precautions: Check the car's lighting system, including headlights, brake lights, fog lights, turn signals, etc. Inspect the tires for wear, ensure the spare tire is intact, check for normal tire hairs, and verify that the production dates are similar. Start the vehicle to see if the engine operates normally and if there are any abnormal vibrations or symptoms.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I've noticed that not all new cars come with a spare tire nowadays. Many brands opt for tire repair kits or run-flat tires to save fuel and space. My new car, for instance, doesn't have a spare tire but comes with an air pump and a tire sealant canister. The salesperson explained that this can improve fuel efficiency by a few percentage points. However, dealing with a flat tire becomes a real hassle. Once, I had a tire blowout on the highway and had to rely on the sealant as an emergency fix. When I drove to the repair shop for inspection, they found the tire was cracked and had to replace it entirely. SUV models might fare better, with designs like Jeep often retaining the rear-mounted spare tire. I recommend checking the configuration manual before buying a car to see how much it costs to add a spare tire. A full-size spare typically ranges from five hundred to a thousand dollars, significantly boosting travel peace of mind.
