---
product_id: 23026747
title: "Car and Driver Home Use Inflator 300 PSI Portable Air Compressor with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Blue"
brand: "car and driver"
price: "₨22803"
currency: LKR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/23026747-car-and-driver-home-use-inflator-300-psi-portable-air
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
---

# Built-in pressure gauge for precise inflation 12V vehicle adapter for on-the-go power 300 PSI max pressure Car and Driver Home Use Inflator 300 PSI Portable Air Compressor with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Blue

**Brand:** car and driver
**Price:** ₨22803
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Inflate your freedom—never miss a beat on the road!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Car and Driver Home Use Inflator 300 PSI Portable Air Compressor with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Blue by car and driver
- **How much does it cost?** ₨22803 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/23026747-car-and-driver-home-use-inflator-300-psi-portable-air)

## Best For

- car and driver enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted car and driver brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight design fits easily in your car emergency kit—be prepared, not caught off guard.
- • **Precision Inflation:** Integrated pressure gauge lets you dial in exact PSI for optimal tire performance.
- • **Road-Trip Essential:** 12 Volt vehicle adapter means instant inflation wherever your journey takes you.
- • **Emergency-Ready Powerhouse:** 300 PSI capability ensures you’re never stranded with flat tires or deflated gear.
- • **Versatile Valve Compatibility:** Press-on tire valve adapter fits most inflatables from bikes to pool toys.

## Overview

The Car and Driver Home Use Inflator is a portable 12V air compressor delivering up to 300 PSI with a built-in pressure gauge and versatile valve adapter. Designed for emergency roadside inflation of tires and inflatables, it’s compact and powered via your vehicle’s cigarette lighter, making it an essential travel companion for millennial professionals who value preparedness and convenience.

## Description

The Car and Driver Home Use Inflator 300 PSI Portable Air Compressor is an excellent addition to your car emergency kit. The air compressor can be used to inflate flat vehicle tires, pool toys, bicycle tires and more. This compressor has a built-in pressure gauge to allow you to adjust air pressure to a precise measurement of PSI. The 300 PSI capabilities of the air compressor enable this gadget to attain the necessary pressure in any of your tires or toys. With its 12 Volt vehicle adapter, this air compressor is ready to be taken on the road to use whenever necessary. It is better to be prepared than caught in the middle of nowhere without the tools that you may need. The Car and Driver Home Use Inflator 300 PSI Portable Air Compressor also has a press-on tire valve adapter ensures that this compressor will work on most air-filled items.

Review: Good compressor, as described - works pretty good for what it is, though the guage is a bit off. (I don't think I have ever seen one that is correct on these inexpensive compressors). Note, it will take plenty of time to fill your tires with this. It is good mainly for emergencies, and can only run for about 10 minutes at a time, before cooling for 30 minutes. Letting it overheat will kill it quickly. Usually on my 225-75 15s, it takes about two runs to get a tire from 15 pounds up to 40 pounds. Start your vehicle between runs to let it charge the battery back up! (Should not be used while running.)
Review: so it can't suck, right - I autocross my car and frequently need an air compressor to add air to tires. I usually buy a cheap model because I have a habit of breaking or running over them; I saw this and thought "well, it's got Car and Driver all over it, so it can't suck, right?" Wrong. I will be finding a replacement unit ASAP and probably throwing this one out. Here's everything wrong with it: - The built in pressure gauge is way off. It would read 120psi (with the compressor off) while my Longacre racing gauge would accurately show 45psi. - Took forever to add 5psi to a tire, and REALLY struggled to get much higher than 45psi. What should've been a 5 minute job took 15. - The hose is too short. It was just barely long enough to reach the valve stem at the top of a 17" wheel. If you have an 18+ inch wheel, you run the risk of the compressor hanging by the hose, which leads to stress on your valve stem and possible premature failure. - The on/off switch is poorly placed, and the unit tips over easy. So when I disconnect the hose, it falls over and smacks the on switch. After everything I listed, that little annoyance is enough to want to throw the thing somewhere (except I can't, becaus the tire still needs more air). I don't have high expectations when buying a cheap compressor beyond "putting air in the tire at a reasonable pace" but this one fails that. This would be great as an emergency compressor IF you have a separate tire gauge with you and have 17" or smaller wheels and don't need more than 45psi in your tires.

## Features

- Used to inflate your flat tire, pool toys, bicycle tires, etc.
- Built-in pressure gauge for precise air pressure adjustment
- 300 PSI capabilities enable this gadget to attain the necessary pressure in your tires or toys
- 12 Volt vehicle adapter allows you to bring this air compressor on the road
- Press-on tire valve adapter ensures this compressor will work on most air-filled items

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00TQPS21E |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Brand Name | Car and Driver |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 3.2 out of 5 stars 98 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00846816088265 |
| Included Components | Nozzles, Power Cord, Pressure Gauge |
| Manufacturer | Car and Driver |
| Model Name | AC2132-BL |
| Model Number | AC2132-BL |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Style | Portable |
| UPC | 846816088265 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Car and Driver
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Included Components:** Nozzles, Power Cord, Pressure Gauge

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good compressor, as described
*by D***. on May 6, 2016*

works pretty good for what it is, though the guage is a bit off. (I don't think I have ever seen one that is correct on these inexpensive compressors). Note, it will take plenty of time to fill your tires with this. It is good mainly for emergencies, and can only run for about 10 minutes at a time, before cooling for 30 minutes. Letting it overheat will kill it quickly. Usually on my 225-75 15s, it takes about two runs to get a tire from 15 pounds up to 40 pounds. Start your vehicle between runs to let it charge the battery back up! (Should not be used while running.)

### ⭐ so it can't suck, right
*by M***. on May 27, 2015*

I autocross my car and frequently need an air compressor to add air to tires. I usually buy a cheap model because I have a habit of breaking or running over them; I saw this and thought "well, it's got Car and Driver all over it, so it can't suck, right?" Wrong. I will be finding a replacement unit ASAP and probably throwing this one out. Here's everything wrong with it: - The built in pressure gauge is way off. It would read 120psi (with the compressor off) while my Longacre racing gauge would accurately show 45psi. - Took forever to add 5psi to a tire, and REALLY struggled to get much higher than 45psi. What should've been a 5 minute job took 15. - The hose is too short. It was just barely long enough to reach the valve stem at the top of a 17" wheel. If you have an 18+ inch wheel, you run the risk of the compressor hanging by the hose, which leads to stress on your valve stem and possible premature failure. - The on/off switch is poorly placed, and the unit tips over easy. So when I disconnect the hose, it falls over and smacks the on switch. After everything I listed, that little annoyance is enough to want to throw the thing somewhere (except I can't, becaus the tire still needs more air). I don't have high expectations when buying a cheap compressor beyond "putting air in the tire at a reasonable pace" but this one fails that. This would be great as an emergency compressor IF you have a separate tire gauge with you and have 17" or smaller wheels and don't need more than 45psi in your tires.

### ⭐⭐ Need air
*by I***T on December 3, 2016*

The compressor works, but the very inaccurate pressure gauge stopped working after my first use.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*