Free tire air? (Irmo: shops, stations, gas)

[Irmo DJ]

New to the Irmo area. Any gas stations have free air? Many thanks!

[Iam4USC]

If you go to any tire shop or mechanic, they will usually let you fill up with air for free. Just a service they provide to customers. Gas stations don't do it anymore.

[1911j]

If you go to an auto parts store you can pick up a small compressor and keep it in the car.

[burr]

Originally Posted by 1911j

If you go to an auto parts store you can pick up a small compressor and keep it in the car.

That's right , when stations started charging for air, i stopped and bought my own air machine, mine being a Harborfreight compressor / hose for way less than $100 and now I'm an airgauge pressure checking nut about it.

[johngolf]

Most tire shops will be glad to check and add air if necessary even if you have never done business with them. They want your future business. Otherwise spend the $1.50 and do it yourself at a gas station.