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crankedup
Original Poster
9,237 posts
112 months
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Looking to purchase one of these little marvels that plug into the cars 12v socket. But looking at the variable choice from 5 quid to 50 quid I have no idea which are good / bad or just plain dreadful. I don't really want to spend more than 20 quid but if that buys rubbish perhaps I need to spend more?Comments and advise please.
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sparkesp
294 posts
64 months
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voicey
1,132 posts
56 months
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crankedup
Original Poster
9,237 posts
112 months
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theshrew
1,486 posts
53 months
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I got a cheap one its small and it works although a bit slow. Good to leave in the boot just in case.
We have loads at work out of some vans ( the customer didn't want them in there vehicles for some reason ) i got one and its brilliant.
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CoolHands
1,824 posts
64 months
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Ring rac630 from amazon. Under 30 quid. Perfect - you set the pressure on the digital scale, and it automatically pumps it up to that pressure. It has a decent motor in it, unlike the lesser models. A+
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V8 Disco
362 posts
76 months
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Local Tesco has a basic one with gauge for 5 quid. Bought one and it works fine....
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Wedg1e
22,688 posts
134 months
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V8 Disco said: Local Tesco has a basic one with gauge for 5 quid. Bought one and it works fine.... Sounds like it might be similar to the one I have from there: it's so small I carry it in a cubbyhole on my bike!
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gifdy
1,274 posts
110 months
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If you also have a chip in your windscreen, get Autoglass round to fix the chip ( on your insurance) and you'll get a free gift of wiper blades or a 12V compressor 
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RLK500
829 posts
121 months
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Honestly guys, get a decent foot pump. These things are a waste of space, I bought one years ago and used it about twice, then went and bought a decent foot pump and proper tyre gauage. Guess why they give them away as a "Super free gift"................
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jas xjr
7,408 posts
108 months
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we use to blow up fotballs in our shop using a 12v compressor . bought several over the years and blown them up.
some of the ones sold by argos and halfords were terrible .an rac one was the worst , it just shook itself to pieces. best one , a budget one mind , has been a ring branded one . runs pretty quietly too
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