The chunky trigger has a lock to stop you squeezing it inadvertently, and it’s powered by the same 18V Power For All batteries used in most Bosch garden tools and power tools – fully charged, it should get you 15 minutes of inflating. You’ll find the power cord and 12V adaptor to plug it into the car on the right side of the unit, and the air hose to connect to the tyre in the left hand side. Each of the inflators tested here has a gauge that gives you an instant readout that lets you know whether the tyre needs pumping.

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We test tyre inflators by timing how long it takes to inflate a 15in tyre from 20psi to 30psi, taking note of the pressure displayed before and after inflation. I usually put one PSI extra to be sure (and to compensate for the ight air loss when it's being unscrewed from the tyre valve.It’s much better value for money than the 009518 mini compressor, but still more expensive than something like Ring’s premium RTC1000 and ever popular RAC635 which is fairly comparable to this one. Correct tyre pressure lowers tyre wear, enhances fuel efficiency, and improves roadholding and handling. For me, I associate seeing the name with the ‘Michelin Man’ ad boards on the side of the track at the Formula One races I watched on TV as a child with my dad.

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Although there isn't a deflate button, the Glovebox Genie has a digital gauge, auto-stop and a screwed valve coupling. With its cable and air hose stowed away neatly, it’s a cracking compact inflator that you’ll be happy to have in your boot.Stays in the car's boot, along with a Michelin 12290 pressure gauge for quick checks, and a few spare nozzle valve pins + remover (a lot of slow leaks happen from those pins, not punctures).