Is the breakdown kit compulsory? You should pay attention to this!

What does a tire repair kit actually consist of and is it compulsory in Germany? Flat tires are usually the most annoying thing that can happen in addition to an accident in traffic. Especially since they often happen exactly when it is most unfavorable. Happy is the one who is one Cookware set in the car. Required by law are neither a breakdown kit nor a spare wheel in Germany, but they can often be used to repair minor damage at short notice and you can quickly continue your journey. In addition, you save the cost of the towing service, which can sometimes turn out to be lavish. In the case of technical defects, on the other hand, you get around that tow away usually not around.

Spare wheel or breakdown kit?

When it comes to new cars, the trend is moving more and more from the spare wheel to the breakdown kit. This is part of the basic equipment and consists of one Tire sealant, Attachments for the valve and a compressor with which new air can be filled into the tire. At least for smaller holes this is usually sufficient and guarantees a continuation of the journey. Nevertheless, the onward journey should at best end at the next workshop, where professionals can take a closer look at the tire. The breakdown kit has other advantages over the spare wheel. So it is clear lighter and less bulky and takes up less space in the trunk. In addition, the lower weight leads to a slightly lower fuel consumption. On the other hand, there is also a big one Disadvantage. So the tire sealant is z. Sometimes very viscous and may damage the tire do not seal properly.

Operation of the tire repair kit:

The handling of the breakdown kit is actually very easy. It only takes a few steps to mend a damaged tire. Nevertheless, you should definitely work according to the operating instructions.

1. If the tire has been damaged by an object, e.g. B. a nail, unless the instruction manual says otherwise, it should remain in the tire.
2. Move the car so that the tire valve below at a hunt.
3. The valve cap is removed and the valve insert is screwed down with the special tool.
4. The compressor is connected to the on-board socket and the engine gestartet.
5. The sealant is then filled into the tire.
6. The compressor can be used to fill the tire with air and adjust the tire pressure
7. After the desired tire pressure has been reached, the compressor is first switched off and then the hose is removed from the valve.
8. With the patched tire, a speed of 80 km / h is allowed not exceeded .
9. The car should not be moved further than necessary. The destination of the onward journey should therefore definitely be the nearest workshop.

Alternatives to the tire repair kit

Even if a tire repair kit is easy to use, it is round 50 € not exactly cheap. It is also not the optimal solution, because one only until the next workshop should drive and the tire after that needs to be replaced. In addition, there is the cleaning of the rims, which also costs time and money. In addition, a professional repair become impossible from the tire if the tire has been treated with the sealant. When another tire repaired can be, that is in our article "Mending car tires: what is allowed and what does it cost?" explained. This offers an alternative to the breakdown kit tire spray. The advantage is that it is clear günstiger is. However, the tire pressure can not controlled and the content of the can is also limited, which means that the optimal tire pressure can often not be achieved. In the case of major damage to the tire, that is spare often the last resort. Is a Run-flat tires there is no need for a breakdown kit or tire spray. Here, however, the tire pressure should be checked at regular intervals.

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