Tyre trouble: Motorists left stranded as spares are scrapped

Motorists are being caught out when they suffer a blow-out – because they're unaware that many mainstream manufacturers supply new vehicles WITHOUT a spare tyre.

In its place is often a tyre repair kit, which uses sealant to repair a puncture, but the BBC has highlighted this system is not only alien and complicated for the average road user, but it can also be ineffective, leaving people stranded on the roadside.