Question 1

Is Air for Tires Free in California?

Accepted Answer

We've discovered 6104 places in California offering free air pumps for your tires. Across 813 cities, you can locate free air pumps. There are 49 spots where you can access free air for bicycles only, and 6055 locations provide free air for both cars and bikes.

Question 2

Is It Legal for Gas Stations to Charge for Air in California?

Accepted Answer

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Gas stations in California are obligated by law to supply free tire air to customers who purchase motor vehicle fuel:

PROVISION OF AIR, WATER, AND PRESSURE GAUGE
'On and after January 1, 2000, every service station in this state shall provide, during operating hours, and make available at no cost to customers who purchase motor vehicle fuel, water, compressed air, and a gauge for measuring air pressure, to the public for use in servicing any passenger vehicle, as defined in Section 465 of the Vehicle Code, or any commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 260 of the Vehicle Code, with an unladen weight of 6,000 pounds or less.'
California Business and Professions Code. Division 5. Chapter 14.5. § 13651.

This law was passed in 1999 and went into force in January of 2000. The goal of this law is to ensure that customers have free access to these vital services. However, despite the legal requirement, some gas stations in California continue to charge consumers for utilizing the air compressors. This could be due to a lack of awareness or a failure to comply with the law.

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Question 3

Is Air Free at Gas Stations in California?

Accepted Answer

We've found 4704 gas stations offering free air for your tires:

Chevron (1223)
ARCO (734)
Shell (691)
76 (622)
7-Eleven (334)
Mobil (328)
Valero (248)
Speedway (196)
Sinclair (129)
Circle K (95)
Exxon (30)
Gulf (25)
Texaco (21)
Marathon (19)
Love's Travel Stop (5)
Family Express (1)
Fastrac (1)
Holiday (1)
BP (1)

Free Air Near Me in California