We're pleased with our new Chevrolet Spark but why doesn't it have a spare wheel?
We have recently acquired a new Chevrolet Spark 1.0. We are quite pleased with it, especially with the ride quality. It was a toss up between that and the Hyundai i10 1.2. I would have gone for the Hyundai, but as she is controlling the purse strings, who am I to argue? Chevrolet does not supply even a space saver spare wheel with the Spark, just a kit to inject gunge if a tyre gets punctured. We bought a full-size spare wheel and feel more comfortable knowing we will have one on a journey. We haven't a jack and tools and we'd call the AA to change a wheel if necessary.
Asked on 30 November 2013 by MD, via email
Answered by
Honest John
I rate the Spark as having the best ride quality in its class and, like the i10, it comes with a 5-year warranty. You're right. No spare saves money and it can make a difference to the CO2 and therefore the tax. But they are usually offered as an accessory. I'd buy the tools as they're useful for other jobs, such as swapping the tyres around, checking the brakes, etc.
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