Are You Ready for a Flat Tire?

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If you are prepared for the possibility of a flat tire, a puncture will be a mere inconvenience rather than a source of frustration.

Imagine you’ve had a flat tire and you’re on your own.

Are you safely off the road?
Can you find the jack? On some vehicles it’s under the hood. On others it’s under or above the spare.
Do you know how to assemble the jack and make it work? Read the directions in your owner’s manual or on a sticker under the trunk lid.
Can you find the spare? Maybe it’s mounted under the vehicle, as in the case of some pick-up trucks and SUVs. If it’s in the trunk, can you get to it?
How long since you checked to see if it’s still inflated?
Most cars now have space-saving (nicknamed “Mickey Mouse”) spares. They’re smaller, lighter and easier to install than conventional wheels but they’re for emergency use only.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced and reinstalled as soon as possible.

Information provided courtesy of Car Care