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Not long ago, virtually every single new car was sold with a spare tire, a jack and a small tool kit to allow owners to swap out a flat tire for the spare on the side of the road. That has changed ...

Like many Californians who’ve been waylaid by a flat tire far off the beaten path, Newlander wants his new car to come with a spare. But the vast majority of battery-powered and hybrid cars don ...

If you find yourself on the side of the road with a flat tire, your first move is probably to pull out the spare and change ...

Q: I recently had the spare tire put on after having a flat tire ... The wear and tear on the car have taken a toll, and the engine finally "gave out." It has been "throwing" oil for years ...

Q. I was stunned to discover that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire. Was I ripped off? A. Not really. As automakers strive to cut production costs and reduce vehicle weight to aid fuel ...