Has anyone bothered buying one of these Car Tyre Inflators that plug into the lighter socket, the majority seem to only go to 30psi but just wondered if it is something worth having in the boot of the car.

Every now and again I find I need to just add a little air to front wheels,..

Earlsie

Just got this high pressure rapid inflator from Halfords.

Must say I am very impressed and it is reduced by more than 50% at present.

Nice One,

Thats the model I was looking at also, I will take a closer look once I make it up to Halfords.

Do you know if it comes with various nozzles for push bike, Inflatable sheep and the likes

Tks

Earlsie

yes, push bikes and inflatable adapters included in the handy storage flap, also has a torch

beware the inflatable adapter does not fit the new range of real dolls

I bought one very similar from Argos a few years ago for about £20. Just type in your pressure and switch it on. Remember though, these are only designed to run for around 10 minutes, so if you're tyre is really flat then you may need to let it cool down inbetween.

I've got one of those jump-start/power-pack type things now with a compressor built in, which I prefer.

EDIT: Just read this about the halfords on "Inflates car tyre from flat in under 3 minutes"

Now that is good - I might go and get myself one

I bought a Michelin one (ooh - get me!) a couple of years ago from Halfords.

Has been pretty good - pretty accurate (although I swear by my digital race spec gauge used in combo) - the only problems I've had was that the cable went on the original (got a new one from Halfords without any problem) and the lighter socket tends to get very hot & unscrew itself leading to frantic searching for various fuses/springs/bits! I think it goes up to about 60 psi as well.

I got one a michelin one and its pants, it can't even blow up my bike tyres

I know Scooby has one as I saw it in action a few years ago, I have used one before but the thing blew up before I could use it in anger..

I've got a normal slow automatic one and a booster pack one. Both make too much noise and are too slow. When will someone make a quiet one.
It's like bl***dy hairdriers, my missus' one sounds like a low-flying jet

Oh this is just what I need as well, I bought a chinese one one for £3 in a £1 store but predictably, it didnt last very long.

I fear I am not being a good influence on your wallet Mitch

Thats a good point, my wallet is looking a bit shabby, any tips for a new one?

I have what looks like the one bockers linked to, which I bought from Halfords some 3 years or so ago. However, on all 3 of my Coupes and Alfa 156 I have to get someone to hold the plug in the lighter socket as it won't stay in. It was fine on my MX-5 and Fiesta though.

I assumed Italian cars have slightly odd cigarette lighter sockets.

My Halfords one goes to at least 40psi. Haven't tried higher.

My dad has one in the boot of his explorer in dubai. We often drop the tyres to 15psi for a bit of fun in the sand and use a portable inflator to get the tyres back up to pressure for the drive home. It takes a while but the mega cheap (10 quid) inflator does the job. Great way to warm your fingers on a cold afternoon too

Just reviving this as my old one has just expired. Anyone reccomend me a new one?

Bump for advice on this?

Have a look at this

What car test

I bought the Ring RAC600 which works well. I picked it up from Euro Car Parts, with the right discount code it was by far the cheapest.

I have a cheapo inflator purchased from Lidl years ago, still going strong. The gauge is pretty spot on as well. Under a tenner. I also use a double cylinder foot pump when I'm feeling the need for some exercise..

I tried a cheapy one from Tescos.
It was good at making lots of noise, but that was about it.

The one from Lidl had a three year guarantee. I thought for under a tenner & a guarantee of three years was well worth a punt.

Thanks gents/Phil - just ordered a 600 from ebay - £23 all in

Looks like a good price.
Be careful not to cross the threads when screwing onto the valve.

Yes my last one was a 'Ring' - not sure why they use a screw-on rather than a press-on valve but hey-ho....