How often do you get punctures?

[Rusty569]

For all my previous cars I have ordered a space saver from a breakers yard on ebay and carried that round with me.

I'm often driving in the middle of nowhere i.e Scottish Highlands and having used it once on my first car it really saved a load of hassle.

The problem is I've picked up a new car and the cheapest I can get a spare kit is £220.
On one hand thats a lot of money to have sitting in the boot, on the other I feel if I don't buy it I'm going to regret it at some point.
I know the vast majority of the motoring public don't carry a spare and couldn't change it even if they did.

How often do you get punctures?
What are your experiances of the slime kits (I'm reluctant to use these as garages then refuse to repair the tyre?)
What do you carry for a flat tyre?

[Rusty569]

I've had a few nails and screws but only one thats left me with an actual flat tyre, the others I noticed and drove to the local tyre shop to get it fixed.

I think I'll have to stump up the money or I'll be fuming when im sat at the side of the road