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Can a car legally be sold with the space saver wheel having been removed?

Is it legal for a company to sell a secondhand car with the space saver, jack and tools missing?

Asked on 13 March 2020 by Chris Lewis

Answered by Andrew Brady
Yes. There's no legislation that says cars must be sold with a spare wheel. In fact, many new cars don't have one.
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