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Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:49 pm ]
Post subject:  spare wheels
What is the requirement regarding spare wheels in taxis, as some new cars only come with a can of puncture repair that fixes the puncture and re-inflates it to get you home.
I think this needs to be addressed with the councils, as you cannot show one if you dont have one or anywhere to put it
Author:  GBC [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:05 pm ]
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A spear wheel? :D

The Romans used to have them on their chariots to take out the opposition.

Have you been on one of these GMB educational courses recently? 8)
Author:  GBC [ Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:07 pm ]
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I have a little Smart for two as a run around as Mrs GBC now needs the Toyota for her new job.

It has no spare, but does come with a compressor and sealant kit.

Trendy too. 8)
Author:  JD [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: spear wheels
skippy41 wrote:
What is the requirement regarding spear wheels in taxis, as some new cars only come with a can of puncture repair that fixes the puncture and re-inflates it to get you home.
I think this needs to be addressed with the councils, as you cannot show one if you dont have one or anywhere to put it


If a vehicle is manufactured with a spare wheel then in theory an inspection should include all manufactured parts. If it wasn't then there is not a lot you can do about it.

Regards

JD
Author:  Fae Fife [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: spear wheels
skippy41 wrote:
What is the requirement regarding spear wheels in taxis, as some new cars only come with a can of puncture repair that fixes the puncture and re-inflates it to get you home.
I think this needs to be addressed with the councils, as you cannot show one if you dont have one or anywhere to put it


Think it's up to each council (as usual).

I think we have to have a full size spare in Fife - no space savers or repair kits etc.

One of the ops here had a gas conversion people carrier. No room for a full size spare, so he had to put it on the roof :roll:
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: spear wheels
skippy41 wrote:
What is the requirement regarding spear wheels in taxis, as some new cars only come with a can of puncture repair that fixes the puncture and re-inflates it to get you home.
I think this needs to be addressed with the councils, as you cannot show one if you dont have one or anywhere to put it

I think if the council allows a vehicle to be license without that spear wheel ( :roll: ) then they have accepted it as it is.

But I think a council would be wise to allow those lego tyres as a bare minimum. :wink:
Author:  skippy41 [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:19 am ]
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As it seems to be a requirement in every council area how do you get around it if you cannot get one due to the size or vehicle being new
Author:  grandad [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:00 pm ]
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It's not a requirement in my area. My Vectra has an LPG tank where the spare should be so I don't carry a spare.
Author:  skippy41 [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:11 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
It's not a requirement in my area. My Vectra has an LPG tank where the spare should be so I don't carry a spare.


Grandad you told me about getting my own gas supply some time ago, I have been considering getting a gas Vectra, but I have read that something clogs up and it could cost about £300 to sort or you just pull a hose off or something to clear it can you confirm this.
And how big is the tank and how many mile from a tank do you get
Author:  grandad [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:05 pm ]
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I don't know about the problems you describe. Mine is not a factory fitted system but an aftermarket one. The tank is a "donut" tank and goes where the spare wheel should be. I do sometimes get a problem with the engine "hunting" for gas on tickover but I can put up with that because of the fuel savings. I don't check how many miles I get per tank because I fill up before it runs low. but I have calculated that I am getting the equivelent of 85 miles per gallon on distance runs and a bit over 70 on every day running about. My gas now costs me with the VAT 55pence per litre, it has gone up quite a lot recently like most fuels but still around half the cost of petrol.
Author:  cabbyman [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:08 pm ]
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