NRMA Motoring Blog

Today a full size spare tyre is a rarity.

Most manufacturers provide only space-saver or speed limited tyres, and sometimes no tyre at all, with an inflator kit or run-flat tyre considered enough for the job.

The car companies can argue that with modern technology and better roads a flat is now a rare event, but we’re still having punctures. And there’s no denying the practicality of a full size spare tyre if you’re a long way from the nearest town.

We’d like to hear your thoughts and experiences on the subject.

Some analysts say the variation in petrol prices in Sydney across the week, which can be as much as 13 cents per litre for standard unleaded, is proof the market is completely transparent, so retailers can see very easily, from price boards or online prices, what the competition is charging and respond with lower or higher prices. Others say it is evidence of collusion on prices.

To view the data on price difference before and after the announcement of the ACCC inquiry into fuel prices, click here.

What do you think?