[Jeff Alton]

Changing a wheel/tire isn't a specific skill. If you have 2 hands and can read an owners manual, you can change it.

Here is what we are talking about:

removing manual from glovebox
read section pertaining to changing a wheel
use tools provided in car to jack up vehicle at the appropriate corner
remove 5 (on average) bolts with supplied tools
install wheel provided in car
affix the 5 bolts you removed with supplied tools
lower vehicle and put all the supplied tools back where you found them

Forget about whether or not you have indoor our outdoor plumbing between your legs. This is basic adult stuff. Everyone should be able to do it.

Now, that said, sure, if your new car comes with road side assistance, you have nowhere to be, its raining or snowing, call the number in the book for roadside assistance. But if you have your family in the car, are not stopped in a safe place (crash hazard or societal hazard) you had better know how to complete this simple task and get on your way....