Air for your tires

[SAMBOLIE]

Do you remember when air was free at the gas station?
And now it is $1.75.
Do you know why?

INFLATION

[Flatline]

Originally Posted by SAMBOLIE

Do you remember when air was free at the gas station?
And now it is $1.75.
Do you know why?

INFLATION

Because gas stations were also garages and Free air was a means to get people to stop by, maybe needing tire work.
Today, I believe these coin operated compressors are supplied by 3rd parties, so now you have monies split between the business that pays the electricity, store owner and the company that services the compressor.

I remember when it used to be .25 to air up your tires... so this $1.75 is news to me. It's all about profits...

[SAMBOLIE]

Originally Posted by Flatline

Because gas stations were also garages and Free air was a means to get people to stop by, maybe needing tire work.
Today, I believe these coin operated compressors are supplied by 3rd parties, so now you have monies split between the business that pays the electricity, store owner and the company that services the compressor.

I remember when it used to be .25 to air up your tires... so this $1.75 is news to me. It's all about profits...

You know it is going to be expensive when can use a credit card to purchase like at WalMart.
Most take your money and give no air. Store will not refund at most places.