Many automakers no longer offer spare tires, preferring to include street kits with a small compressor and "tire slime" sealant to save space and weight. This method may be messy, require extra effort from the shop to clean the inside of the tire, and may not be effective enough to get you to the shop. Hence our search for a plug-in repair tool kit that offers the best temporary repair solution. This kit includes all the necessary tools (except for the compressor which is usually provided by the car manufacturer) and is of a much higher quality than many other kits. we saw at the time at an affordable price. While we're not looking forward to the time we actually need it, it's nice to know we have it. PS: This is our new family member. Great car but no spare wheel!