In answer to the denigrator of Accent brakes...they were progressive, well balanced, never pulled and after 60,000km of usage only required regular maintenance (if that was indeed the case; seemed to be working fine to me}...what's not to like...and discs are not in any way a neccessity on the rear wheels. After having disc rear's possibly many would maybe prefer the old drum. Maybe the problem is how the brakes work 'after a while' and not 'when new'. I am not into brake upmanship...just want them to work as they should.
It sounds like the subject vehicle is decent from the review...not best in handling but not that far behind and the hatch does it for me also, since envigorated driving is not a requirement. Have more respect for my passengers. Yes, I want a spare also and hope that is a stand alone piece and not part of a package...if this is going to be the theme from now on. An occasional spare will do and inside if at all possible. Weather degredation and inability to keep inflated is not a realistic solution. Heck on a van bolted to the outside would be a better solution.
However, a breaker bar is most important to carry. Be a bit daft to have all of the parts present and not be able to remove the wheel nuts. Get a breaker bar from CT, together with the assortment of good fitting sockets. An alternative for the knotted purse string brigade is to recycle the old chrome household vacuum cleaner extensions...we fixed income seniors are out here. It's easy to remodel one end to fit snuggly over the wheel nut spanner and the extra leverage provided might save your life. Usually easy to store this tube behind the rear seat. I have found that the strength of the tube to be more than up to the job. You probably will never need it...but then there is that winter night, on a lot, and a flat, and probably the same mechanic who failed to lubricate your disc brake slide posts...also torqued up your alluminum wheel..wheel nuts with an air gun...with gusto. Hmmm... Saved a guy on the plant lot with my vac. hose one dark winter night.
I also carry puncture repair equipment these days and since my driver is my trusty Caravan...mostly trusty anyway. Other human input can't be counted. Anyway I have the handy underfloor compartments, one of which will store a Black and Decker dual voltage air compressor. Another handy in-expensive piece of gear that can be used around the house and to pump up air mattresses at camp. These things are neat inexpensive birthday presents. Well...only the pinched vacuum hose would be senior worthy.
With one exception, all of my soft tires have been a simple nail hole in the tread and easy to make a repair to.
