Elmambo Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If it gets used 50, times a day (around twice per hour) - reasonable for a 24, hour period, that equals £2,600, per year. Are you seriously saying this is not profiteering ? Still, on the bright side, they seem at last to have taught the woman behind the counter to say please and thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I guess the electricity to run it is free, and it will never need maintenance. Why don't you ask to use other machinery for free as well, perhaps an entire car? ---------- Post added 29-11-2016 at 22:00 ---------- Perhaps when you spend £40 at Tesco they should let you have a free turnip? Not many months ago, Tesco were knocking 5p a litre off their petrol if you spent £50 shopping. Much better than your free turnip. Angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scargill Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 when one station gives it you for free, (Morrisons) and the other charges £1, its worth a good whinge is it not? ---------- Post added 30-11-2016 at 12:40 ---------- My Bold when one station gives it you for free, (Morrisons) and the other charges £1, its worth a good whinge is it not? Morrisons are making big bucks on their grocery sales, most independent stand alone petrol stations do not have this luxury. The petrol at Crookes is usually pretty competitive which to me is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 may interest some body, http://www.screwfix.com/p/ring-analogue-air-compressor-12v/96859?source=aw&awc=1228_1480511470_a469ab8224bf30a4ee8d067fd434429b&cm_mmc=AffiliateWindow-_-Communities+%26+UGC-_-DeepLink-_-47868 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkcin Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 the point being it went up from £0.50 To a £1.00 Thats disgusting, Why is it? Presumably people pay it otherwise they wouldn't charge that. No one's forced to use them either, there are alternatives that anyone can easily use. By owning cars we aren't owed free services from private companies, ongoing maintenance is just one of the many costs of motoring. ---------- Post added 30-11-2016 at 13:17 ---------- may interest some body, http://www.screwfix.com/p/ring-analogue-air-compressor-12v/96859?source=aw&awc=1228_1480511470_a469ab8224bf30a4ee8d067fd434429b&cm_mmc=AffiliateWindow-_-Communities+%26+UGC-_-DeepLink-_-47868 I have that very one, works well - I would suggest getting a separate gauge too though as the reading on the machine doesn't seem to be 100% accurate. Having a small gauge also enables you to quickly check the pressures - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-51536-Tyre-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B00PC6PJF8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmambo Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 There are not that many filling stations left, but there are still alternative ones and as as regular user I shall vote with my wheels and certainly use others when possible. If we all do that maybe they will get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 If it gets used 50, times a day (around twice per hour) - reasonable for a 24, hour period, that equals £2,600, per year. Are you seriously saying this is not profiteering ? Still, on the bright side, they seem at last to have taught the woman behind the counter to say please and thank you. Even worse than that 50 times a day = £50 seven days = £350 52 weeks = 18,200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TORONTONY Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Yes, that's what I suggested in post 2. That's what I've got. Not often it gets used, but essential piece of kit. Whoops, sorry about that, missed it. Yes I have had one for years and once a week I have a look with the built in gauge, when the tyres are cold. If a bit low plug it in and bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmambo Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Even worse than that 50 times a day = £50 seven days = £350 52 weeks = 18,200 OOps. You're right of course, thanks for correcting my math Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 my new business venture, selling free air:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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