Hello, I have just registered today so don’t know what I’m doing but I have a spare wheel problem, too.
I bought my brand new Jazz EX two weeks ago and didn’t realise until after the purchase of a full size spare from Cox and the removal of the polystyrene thingumibob that it has an impossibly small well with no securing bolt hole. Churchill, my insurers, have assured me that an unsecured wheel isn’t a problem as far as they are concerned. It might, potentially, be a problem for me in case of an accident. 🤔 I now await a spacesaver but the well is so small that I’m not hopeful. An old Jazz space saver recovered from the back of my shed is proud of the well despite its slim proportions.
The full size spare is advertised as suitable for my Jazz and I did provide the registration number. Cox were astounded that the wheel wouldn’t fit. They requested a photo but I visited the dealer where they were also astounded and two members of staff had to view said small well with their own eyes. Anyway, to cut a long story short, refund gladly given by Cox.
Now, it was obvious that I am a spare wheel fanatic during the purchase procedure as I made it clear. I asked whether the spare from my older Jazz would be suitable. Naturally, I would require a decent sized well. It’s a bit like ordering a dress in pink and receiving a yellow one. There’s nothing actually wrong with the car, it’s just not suitable for me. Other cars in the showroom of the same model as mine do have a full sized well.
What to do? Has anyone else purchased such a car?
Thank you.