[T and C]

One thing to keep in mind in this discussion is that most, if not all, of the folks on this board are past 40. We grew up in an era when self-reliance was expected of people. This is especially true of those of us past 60. The prospect of a road trip meant planning to be prepared to deal with all the usual problems. How many of us have carried fan belts or radiator hoses in the trunk? Not to mention a can of gas, flares, some water, even food.

The Gen X folks and Millenials are accustomed to "connectedness". They are mostly urban folks who have almost always had emergency services available. They frequently do not have any concept of things we take for granted.

I suspect that most folks on this board will get hold of a spare tire even if their new vehicle does not offer one as standard equipment. I know that when I have bought a car with only a doughnut spare, I have replaced it quickly with a full sized one. Not so sure about those coming along behind us.

Tom