They charge for air!
#22
08-04-2009, 08:03 AM
They have been charging around here for years. Try topping off a truck tire at 60 to 80 PSI. Their pumps won't do it, at any price.
Best to get your own compressor (I bought my dad one for $60) you will use it more than you think.
Another good option:
Get a tire plug/patch kit that comes with a small compressor or co2 pump, the whole kit will easily fit in a tool bag and cost about $30
Bicycle pumps and those larger travel compressors are cheaper yet and will work fine.
Best to get your own compressor (I bought my dad one for $60) you will use it more than you think.
Another good option:
Get a tire plug/patch kit that comes with a small compressor or co2 pump, the whole kit will easily fit in a tool bag and cost about $30
Bicycle pumps and those larger travel compressors are cheaper yet and will work fine.
#23
08-04-2009, 09:07 AM
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It's free in CA by law: California BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 13650-13702, which reads "On and after January 1, 2000, every service station in this state shall provide... at no cost to customers who purchase motor vehicle fuel... water, compressed air, and a gauge for measuring air pressure for use in servicing any passenger vehicle, as defined in Section 465 of the Vehicle Code...".
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/wa...ction=retrieve
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/wa...ction=retrieve
#24
08-04-2009, 09:12 AM
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Air is 75 cents here in the burbs. Got a small air compressor from Sears a few years back that I keep in the garage. After a few uses, it's almost paid for.
#28
08-04-2009, 11:18 AM
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It sucks up here in the north land. When winter comes they are still selling the summer air and will not give a discount. Man it aint till like Feb before they finally get in some winter air. I heard from a tech who had a friend at the MOCO who said that if you run summer air in the winter you void your warranty!! Can you believe that!
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#29
08-04-2009, 02:05 PM
Legally, I think places can charge you for air if you're not a "patron" of the store. By "patron", it means buying something. So if you buy gas from a gas station, they have to allow you free access to their air. Silly.
#30
08-04-2009, 02:20 PM
I don't remember the last place I saw in the Atlanta area that didn't charge for air. I think I saw one...but it is far enough away that I wouldn't have a "cold tire" by the time I got there. Not only that...by the time you get one tire filled and the other positioned where you can get to the valve stem you are shoving another handfull of quarters in the stupid thing.
Answer - Pep Boys Auto Supply and 40 dollars for a power inflator. End of problem.
Answer - Pep Boys Auto Supply and 40 dollars for a power inflator. End of problem.