[Buckeye Sam]

I purchased a used 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe. It did not come with any tools in the glovebox, under floor truck storage, or the side trunk storage.

Would someone let me know what tools come from the factory with the car? I am curious which tools I should probably carry in the car with me. Thanks!

[cjn]

UK-supplied F40 has a reversible screwdriver and the wheel lock key, both behind the little hatch at the rear left of the boot. Not quite enough for a full service!

[Wilt]

I owned an E46...it had a set of tools. I owned an E90, it had few tools in a space that allowed for more! It is a trend.

[YogiPL]

Originally Posted by Buckeye Sam

I am curious which tools I should probably carry in the car with me.

Realistically, what tools would you need these days to always have in your car? I thought about it and these are things that make most sense to me:

- a tire pump is always useful (should be a part of your "tire repair kit" that's in your trunk)
- matching security socket for your wheel nuts (if you have them it should be in your trunk)
- maybe a cheap bluetooth OBD scanner?

For everything else you'd need service anyway if it breaks down "on the road".

[cjn]

Originally Posted by YogiPL

Realistically, what tools would you need these days to always have in your car? I thought about it and these are things that make most sense to me:

- a tire pump is always useful (should be a part of your "tire repair kit" that's in your trunk)
- matching security socket for your wheel nuts (if you have them it should be in your trunk)
- maybe a cheap bluetooth OBD scanner?

For everything else you'd need service anyway if it breaks down "on the road".

From my experience this week, after hitting a pothole, the tyre repair kit would have been useless, and I wasn't going to sit in the car waiting for BMW Assist (who I have previously found to be excellent). My essential add-on was my complete spacesaver kit. 45 minutes or so and I was on my way home. Unfortunately I found that my tyre pump, which had done good service in regular tyre checking, wasn't up to the job of topping up the spare to 60 psi so I had to be extra gentle with only 52 psi on board. New tyre tomorrow and pump going back to Amazon.

[schnell325]

Originally Posted by cjn

From my experience this week, after hitting a pothole, the tyre repair kit would have been useless, and I wasn't going to sit in the car waiting for BMW Assist (who I have previously found to be excellent). My essential add-on was my complete spacesaver kit. 45 minutes or so and I was on my way home. Unfortunately I found that my tyre pump, which had done good service in regular tyre checking, wasn't up to the job of topping up the spare to 60 psi so I had to be extra gentle with only 52 psi on board. New tyre tomorrow and pump going back to Amazon.

Do you have a link(s) to the space saver? I commute 100km a day, and I don’t really want one of my full-size 18” wheels in my trunk

[cjn]

Originally Posted by schnell325

Do you have a link(s) to the space saver? I commute 100km a day, and I don’t really want one of my full-size 18” wheels in my trunk

My kit, for the F40, was a Road Hero RH218. Here's the company where I bought it:

https://www.carnoisseur.com/products...ries-f40-rh218

This appears to be the only spacesaver that will fit over the M Sport front brakes on my M135iX. The complete kit (bagged wheel and accessory bag) fits snugly under the removable boot floor in my car.

[schnell325]

Originally Posted by cjn

My kit, for the F40, was a Road Hero RH218. Here's the company where I bought it:

https://www.carnoisseur.com/products...ries-f40-rh218

This appears to be the only spacesaver that will fit over the M Sport front brakes on my M135iX. The complete kit (bagged wheel and accessory bag) fits snugly under the removable boot floor in my car.

Thank you very much! I’ll have to try to source a similar product, as they do not ship to Canada. But definitely a great starting point to get me started

[cjn]

Originally Posted by schnell325

Thank you very much! I’ll have to try to source a similar product, as they do not ship to Canada. But definitely a great starting point to get me started

Good luck with that, and let everyone know if you succeed.

The only other option I know of is to get an ordinary spacesaver that will work with the rear wheels. If you have a front puncture, put the spare on a back wheel and move that one to the front. A lot of hassle but better than being stuck somewhere. You still need the accessories (jack, etc.) of course.

[Wilt]

I recently purchased a 2021 BMW 228xi Gran Coupe as a CPO vehicle...only a tow hook came in the left storage bin.

When I bought my 2011 328i sedanmE90), it had only the tow hood and one tool (I forget which one) so I looked for a used set of tools from E46 to supplement what was left out (I knew what was in a E46 kit from prior ownership) and I supplemented by purchasing:
E46 jack
crowbar/lugwrench + jack pad
Crank to close sunroof manually
wheel chocks
tire inflator/sealant
tire plug tool w/ plugs
12V tire pump

I brought all of those things from the E90 to my CPO F44. Both the E90 and F44 have no room for even a space saver spare, so I know what to expect if a severe blowout happens...a day or more delay shopping for a tire in Nowheresville.