the skipper
Professional Curmudgeon
The last new car we bought was in 2009. We took for granted there was a spare in it and, thankfully, it was. Se ran over a piece of metal on Rt 75 and sheredded it. We jacked it up, put on the donut, and we were able to get to some place and replace it.
Likewise, wifey was forced into a curb and not only shredded a tire, she bent the whee. Again the donut saved the day.
So, we were looking at new cars and were looking at a Kia Optima. It looked OK so I did a little research and turned up a writeup that said they don't put in spares, just a "tire inflator kit".
I talked to the sales man and he must have thought I was stupid. He said we didn't need one. That inflator kit would take fix it. Now, I know this guy is a moron and he lost the sale. Now, it's fun time.
I asked him about when a tire is shredded . He said the kit would fix it. Now, I'm laughing inside. I say "Really? No tire inflator will fix a shredded tire." He said Kia roadside service would handle this.
I said we bent a rim. What happens then? He said that Kia roadside service would take care of us. I said That happened at 3:00 in the morning in the middle of nowhere. What happens then?" Again, he says their roadside service is amazing.
Now, anyone with more smarts than a salami knows that without a spare, or even a donut, you're gonna have to wait for and pay for a tow.
I just laughed, shook my head, turned and walked out.
Now, I wasn't too keen with donuts but do see where they are better than nothing and have accepted them. But, if they all go with the "no spare" route, I'll be very disappointed and probably wind up throwing a real spare in the trunk and, believe me, I won't be a happy camper.
OK, I'm done bitching. On with your regularly scheduled programming.
Oh, our Hyundai Sonata comes with a donut, and a killer factory stereo,
Likewise, wifey was forced into a curb and not only shredded a tire, she bent the whee. Again the donut saved the day.
So, we were looking at new cars and were looking at a Kia Optima. It looked OK so I did a little research and turned up a writeup that said they don't put in spares, just a "tire inflator kit".
I talked to the sales man and he must have thought I was stupid. He said we didn't need one. That inflator kit would take fix it. Now, I know this guy is a moron and he lost the sale. Now, it's fun time.
I asked him about when a tire is shredded . He said the kit would fix it. Now, I'm laughing inside. I say "Really? No tire inflator will fix a shredded tire." He said Kia roadside service would handle this.
I said we bent a rim. What happens then? He said that Kia roadside service would take care of us. I said That happened at 3:00 in the morning in the middle of nowhere. What happens then?" Again, he says their roadside service is amazing.
Now, anyone with more smarts than a salami knows that without a spare, or even a donut, you're gonna have to wait for and pay for a tow.
I just laughed, shook my head, turned and walked out.
Now, I wasn't too keen with donuts but do see where they are better than nothing and have accepted them. But, if they all go with the "no spare" route, I'll be very disappointed and probably wind up throwing a real spare in the trunk and, believe me, I won't be a happy camper.
OK, I'm done bitching. On with your regularly scheduled programming.
Oh, our Hyundai Sonata comes with a donut, and a killer factory stereo,