Where's the best place to fit a space saver?

My mum has just had a flat tyre on the front on her Jaguar X-Type. She called the AA and asked them to fit the space saver spare to the back and fit the back wheel to the front, but he refused. I am...

Can I use a spacesaver tyre on a Fiat Abarth 500?

I've just bought a Fiat Abarth 500 (July 2013) which has no spare wheel. It's on 195/45/R16s and I've been given a new Ford Ka spacesaver S135/80/B14. The difference in overall diameter seems to be about...

What do you think of tyre repair kits?

Have you any views on the effectiveness of tyre repair kits? For example, how far and fast can one drive after using the product, and is any special skill needed? My own car, a 2012 Toyota Yaris, has such...

Steel or space saver?

Rather than the 'gunk' kit for punctures I would much prefer a steel spare or space saver wheel. I own a 2008 Ford Fiesta with 195/45/R16s. What are the size options for steel rims?

Can you recommend a reliable, economical car with a spacesaver tyre?

I want to spend a modest amount, up to £12,000, on a new car. I need to take five people occasionally around town. I just want something that will be reliable and cheap to run but would like option of...

Can I run my SUV without a spare wheel?

I've just bought a 2012 Subaru XV, but it doesn't have a spare wheel. Should I buy one, or can I run an SUV without a spare?

Where can I buy a space saver for my S-Max?

Can you recommend a space saver tyre for Ford S-max? If so, what size and where could I buy one? I plan to carry it in the boot.

Can I fit a spare wheel to my Ford Ka?

My Ford Ka has no spare wheel (which worried me as an arthritic 79-year-old who could normally get help in changing a wheel). When I asked my Ford dealer about runflats, I was told that without TPMS they...

Ordered a spare wheel but got a steel space saver - can I demand a refund?

I bought a new KIA Rio recently and ordered a spare wheel to go with it. The spare cost £250 and I was expecting a 17-inch alloy wheel, but on delivery I found a 15-inch steel wheel instead. I am very...

Where can I buy a space saver wheel for a Mercedes A-Class?

I have just bought a new Mercedes A-Class and discovered it hasn’t got a spare wheel – just a repair kit. Can you tell me where I can buy a new space saver wheel? I also need a jack and brace.