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EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump Digital Tire Inflator
Last Updated: January 17, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Ease of Use
121easy, store, easy to set, convenient, compact
+99%
" ... So easy to use . ... "
" ... Good production quality and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to read and easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... This is easy to operate and I like the ability to set the psi and walk away, the device fills to the set pressure. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... -easy to use ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
Size
116bag, portable, easy to use, handy, carry
+98%
-2%
" ... This portable compressor does the job and has a light. ... "
" ... Much quieter than others I had of this size. ... "
" ... It's small enough to keep in the car in the case provided. ... "
" ... I am on my 3rd travel trailer. ... I sold the 2 prior units and included the portable tire inflator. ... "
" ... It's compact and easy to fit in the car. ... "
" ... The unit is compact and comes with a little case, which is nice. ... "
" ... I like the size and the length of the chords. ... Works well for small SEDANS. ... "
" ... Light could prove handy. ... "
Product Reliability
77stopped working, months, tire, compressor, pump
+47%
-53%
" ... It is such a shame you can't find a quality product that lasts a year. ... "
" ... Piece of junk. ... "
" ... Clearly not working, and I’m never using this company again ... "
" ... Worked great, until it didn't. ... "
" ... What I failed to realize is that my friend has one of the more expensive ones which she has owned for about 3 years. ... The second time I used it however, the compressor wouldn’t kick in. ... Can’t believe a product rated so high would fail so quickly. ... "
" ... worked twice and then stopped working ... "
" ... It was so loud and it finally just quit working. ... "
" ... I had high hopes for this pump and it initially started working great but as the pressure built in the tire, the air started leaking from the crimped area of the hose. ... "
Cables
63long enough, tires, cord length, enough to reach, reach
+78%
-22%
" ... For its size it does well, cord length could be a little longer but over all easy to set tire pressure. ... "
" ... Plug has long cord that reaches cigarette lighter easily. ... "
" ... I wouldn't expect a long cord, I got a separate extension and it works great. ... "
" ... It has a carrying case (totally surprised me) and is well designed and stores easily since the cords wrap around and have grooves in the device for them to stay in place. ... "
" ... I have a Dodge minivan, and the cord is long enough to reach all 4 tires from the front console outlet. ... "
" ... Cord is plenty long. ... "
" ... The connector is as easy to use as putting on the cap. ... "
" ... Major pluses: the cables and hose are easily long enough to accommodate my Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, and the light is bright. ... "
Price
62money, value, worth, pump, worth the price
+95%
-5%
" ... Worth every cent I paid for it. ... "
" ... Excellent value for the money. ... "
" ... You can't get anything better than this for the price. ... "
" ... Very good for the price ... "
" ... Great for the price ... "
" ... For the price you cant go wrong. ... "
" ... Best money I've ever spent. ... "
" ... Totally worth every penny for the price. ... "
Build Quality
51pressure, valve, hose, gauge, valve stem
+61%
-39%
" ... Cord and valve cord wraps around or under the unit for storage in the bag. ... "
" ... Small durable product that holds its value. ... "
" ... Love the twist on hose that is easy to remove. ... "
" ... It has a carrying case (totally surprised me) and is well designed and stores easily since the cords wrap around and have grooves in the device for them to stay in place. ... "
" ... It seems well build as well. ... "
" ... Build in gauge means it's one quick inflation and I'm done and onto the next tire. ... "
" ... seems well built. ... "
" ... Super easy screw on adapter - great for those that have trouble with the original. ... "
Overall performance
47job, done, speed, slow, quiet
+96%
-4%
" ... Good pump speed, low loght. ... "
" ... right tool for the job. ... "
" ... And also has a fast consistent speed when airing up a flat. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... Does its job, well ... "
" ... Awesome, for a quick job. ... "
" ... It was very easy to use and pretty fast. ... "
" ... It is Quiet, Stable and Fast. ... "
Features
47feature, auto shut, auto, led light, psi
+89%
-11%
" ... The features built in to the unit make it pretty painless to operate. ... Just buy a flashlight and leave it in your glovebox if you need a light. ... "
" ... Great light feature as well. ... "
" ... Good features and value for your money. ... "
" ... The light is great and it’s great to have our own air compressor for our often low tires. ... "
" ... The auto-off feature is a nice touch. ... "
" ... I love the light. ... "
" ... Only thing is the led light is always on. ... "
" ... The light is useful, the screw on chuck works well. ... "
Accuracy
46gauge, pressure, psi, digital, easy to use
+96%
-4%
" ... quick, quiet, and accurate. ... "
" ... The digital gauge is accurate to 0.5 psi based on my different measurements. ... "
" ... Usually it comes out very accurate as verified by a separate digital pressure gauge. ... "
" ... Fast and accurate. ... "
" ... The auto shut off feature has been very accurate. ... "
" ... accuracy is pretty spot on, maybe off by 1 psi. ... "
" ... Accurate inflation indicator (compared it against another brand new digital tester). ... "
" ... Gauge was close enough to call gauge accurate. ... "
Fit
41tire, pump, hose, valve, tire valve
+66%
-34%
" ... So convenient and I keep it in the car just in case. ... "
" ... It's so easy to set up and use, and then store it away in its little storage case. ... "
" ... I used it to check the air pressure and add a few pounds to my primary SUV tires. ... "
" ... I keep mine in my car in case I ever need it. ... "
" ... Worked well on honda civic. ... "
" ... And it fits snuggly in the bag provided ! ... "
" ... Once you're finished using it, the cords wrap nicely around the base and the entire unit fits nicely (albeit a little tightly) into the included carrying case. ... "
" ... Small enough to fit in my glove compartment and it works like a charm. ... "
Marketplace
37amazon, exactly as described, advertised, works as described, works
+86%
-14%
" ... Item is as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Thanks for a good products that I can count on. ... "
" ... Excellent seller will purchase again. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Cable Length
32long enough, tires, short, cord length, longer
+78%
-22%
" ... The cord and hose had good lengths. ... "
" ... Cord length is good. ... "
" ... I have a Suburban an the cord is long enough to reach all my tires. ... "
" ... It is well built and the cord length is just right for a large truck or suv. ... "
" ... Cord needs to be longer but other than that it works great. ... "
" ... cord length is long enough to reach every tire with ease. ... "
" ... Long enough wire for proper placement. ... "
" ... The cord was long enough to easily reach all the tires. ... "
Storage
32storage, space, pump, trunk, compact
+94%
-6%
" ... Has a nice little carry bag ... "
" ... Also the little bag it comes with makes it convenient for storing. ... "
" ... It does what it's supposed to, it's never malfunctioned on me, doesn't take up a ton of space, lightweight, easy to use and pretty foolproof, it's great. ... "
" ... Small durable product that holds its value. ... "
" ... I wish the carryall bag was a little bigger but the product itself is great. ... "
" ... Like it because it's small, has a storage bag and works great! ... "
" ... Pump actually fits into the storage bag. ... "
" ... Thankfully, they're not critical to the functionality and fit nicely in the waste bin ... "
Comfort
31tire, tires, pump, psi, stops
+71%
-29%
" ... Set the pressure and let it go until it stops- perfect. ... "
" ... This is a great little device and really beats my hand pump at keeping the tires on my SUV and pickup properly inflated so the sensors don't turn on the low PSI light. ... "
" ... I like the fact you can set the pressure, turn it on and it will stop when it’s to the pressure it stops. ... "
" ... woman with loads of arthritis and it was still very easy to fill my tires to the proper pressure. ... "
" ... I love that you can set a target pressure and it pumps to that pressure and stops. ... "
" ... have to get it just right to read the pressure accurately. ... "
" ... This is a great tire pump, I love that you set pressure first. ... Once it reach the set pressure it stop. ... "
" ... Remembers set pressure. ... "
Sound Quality
28compressor, pumps, pump, little air compressor, surprisingly
+96%
-4%
" ... one of more quiet portable pumps out there. ... "
" ... Quiet operation compared to any tire inflator I have used. ... "
" ... Great little compressor for my dirtbike. ... "
" ... Great little compressor. ... "
" ... This little air compressor works surprisingly well. ... "
" ... This little air compressor is amazing. ... "
" ... Awesome little compressor, very accurate, fast and quiet. ... "
" ... Nice and quiet pump. ... "
Product As Described
26exactly as described, advertised, works as described, works, worked
+100%
" ... The pictures make it look bigger than it is. ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... This looks really tough and seems to work just as described . ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Item is as described ... "
Returns
22return, return period, refund, amazon, 30 day return
+14%
-86%
" ... no help from manufacturer so returned to Amazon ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... Too late to return. ... "
" ... After 35 days I can't even return it. ... "
" ... Threw it away in November. ... "
" ... I wish I had tested this before I needed it, or at least before the return window was over. ... "
" ... I returned it for a replacement and the second replacement product had the same issue. ... "
" ... I cannot return it because it has a 30 day return period. ... "
Capacity
19family, air, keep, compressor, vehicle
+95%
-5%
" ... I have peace of mind knowing this is in my car. ... "
" ... A good investment for the family especially with winter coming. ... "
" ... Works great for me as I live in an apartment and dont have an outlet to use. ... "
" ... Nice, liked the screw on house adapter ... "
" ... he has one in his car! ... "
" ... Excellent air pump for our vehicles ... "
" ... I like it so much that I bought another for my wife's car and one for the office Christmas party (it was the first thing stolen). ... "
" ... Does the job, convenient to fill up at home! ... "
As Gift
15bought, christmas, gifts, another, husband
+100%
" ... Bought for my dad for a Christmas gift which he loves how quickly it works and now the hubby wants one too as his takes longer to use so just bought another one for the hubby as a father's day gift also love the fact that it's a nice blue color that the husband likes. ... "
" ... I might grab a few extras of these for gifts ... "
" ... Bought this as a Christmas gift for my cousin to replace the one he had, but he was pleased with the present. ... "
" ... bought one for my sister for Christmas!! ... "
" ... Buying a 2nd one as a gift to my dad for xmas! ... "
" ... Would buy even as a gift for a friend. ... "
" ... I bought another one as a gift for a family member. ... "
" ... Got 5 as gifts after i used it! ... "
Ports
11plug, power, car, tires, reach
+64%
-36%
" ... EDIT: I'm buying this adapter to solve the problem. ... "
" ... Nice, liked the screw on house adapter ... "
" ... Suggest getting a flip clip adapter. ... "
" ... The cord is long enough to plug into the port at the front of the Jeep and reach the rear tires without anything being tight so I'd have no concerns with this pump being able to reach all the tires of cars, SUVs, and most trucks. ... "
" ... Plugs into 12V connection in the car. ... "
" ... The adapter did the trick. ... "
Cooling
10compressor, cold, little air compressor, working, weather
+70%
-30%
" ... I also love the Air compressor. ... "
" ... This air compressor is great! ... "
" ... Reliable in cold weather ... "
" ... After having recently spent over an hour searching for a gas station with a working air compressor. ... "
" ... Very nice compact air compressor. ... "
Battery Life
10work, time, saver, life, car
+80%
-20%
" ... Let's hope it lasts a long time . ... "
" ... Absolutely a life saver !!! ... "
" ... Hopefully it lasts! ... "
" ... The pump works fine, don’t forget to keep your car running while using it because it drains your battery ... "
" ... Hope it lasts Only time will tell ... "
" ... Hope it lasts. ... "
" ... The seller told me to just throw this out and they'd send a new one free of charge. ... "
Setup
8works, pretty, follow, easy, directions
+88%
-13%
" ... Tested it and it works well and is pretty straightforward. ... "
" ... Works pretty quickly and is easy to use once you read directions. ... "
" ... Plugged it in after reading directions in car and boom . ... "
" ... supper easy to setup and make work on the van tires or on a basketball. ... "
" ... This makes it easy to hook up and come back to my car 10 minutes later with a full tire. ... "
" ... The instructions are simple to follow. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions of use, you should be more than happy with it. ... "
Delivery
8received, box, used, took, time
+50%
-50%
" ... Box arrived open and items in the box were loose and unwrapped. ... "
" ... When I received the product I tested it to make sure it worked and it did. ... "
" ... Took it out the box to use it for the first time. ... "
" ... Received my first one and it did not work at all right out of the box. ... "
Display Clarity
8digital display, read, psi, pressure, light
+75%
-25%
" ... The digital display allows you to automatically inflate to a predetermined pressure. ... "
" ... Easy to read digital display ... "
" ... Didn't need any backlighting or flash light since it has an LED screen. ... "
" ... automatically displays PSI. ... "
Design
8product, looks, like, good, two
+88%
-13%
" ... really like the front "headlight"--smart design ... "
" ... Feels good built. ... "
" ... love the case it comes in ... "
" ... It looks like a fine product but I haven’t tried it. ... "
" ... The overall aesthetics and craftsmanship is good. ... "
" ... The design is great! ... "
For Kids
7one, used, tire, daughter, bought
+100%
" ... Great tire inflation, also if you have kids that play sports you can inflate their balls while at the parks it come with a few different tips to inflate all types of air need things outdoor beds, balls, pool furniture, makes a great gift even for yourself. ... "
" ... This is the 2nd one I've bought, this one for my daughter. ... "
" ... We do like it enough to get one for our son. ... "
" ... I have used these compressors to fill lawn tractor tires, I once helped a woman in a parking lot with a van full of children on a very hot summer day by putting air in a flat tire (had a screw in it) just so she could drive to the local tire repair service station. ... "
" ... We also blew up some of the grandkids soccer balls and kick balls, no problems. ... "
" ... My son in law used mine and he liked it so much that I have ordered him one for Christmas. ... "
Weight
7light, fast, use, fill, fairly
+100%
" ... Very quiet fast air fill light weight seems to be built well. ... "
" ... It is light weight and small but it works fairly quickly. ... "
" ... Fairly light weight for what it is. ... "
" ... Easy to use and light weight. ... "
" ... The EP Auto is more compact, lighter weight and the speed is almost as fast. ... "
" ... The weight and quality operation was the most impressive. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use, fast to fill three slightly low tires. ... "
For Travel
6trip, tire, trips, tires, inflate
+100%
" ... This could possibly help get them home safely and not changing a tire on the side of the road. ... "
" ... Had to use on a family trip and it worked great. ... "
" ... With holidays coming, this will be a handy tool while traveling. ... "
" ... Compact size makes it easy to store and carry along on any trip. ... "
" ... Saved me a lot of trips going to gas station to have my tire pumped. ... "
" ... I was planning on a 2k+ mile road trip and didn't want to have to search for gas stations that provided air (and wanted to charge $2 per use), so I decided to invest in a unit which I could toss in the car and inflate tires on the fly with. ... "
For Running
6running, engine, pump, best, quiet
+100%
" ... Super quiet, you can’t even hear it running! ... "
" ... As a single mom with multiple errands to run this had been one of my best purchases. ... "
" ... Gauge seems to run 2 pounds high but is consistent. ... "
" ... Best thing you can get in the long run. ... "
" ... I needed it to pump up my riding mower. ... "
" ... It want run unless engine is started. ... "
Cover
6little, like, carrying case, bag, handy
+100%
" ... Carry case is handy. ... "
" ... Like the carry bag that comes with it. ... "
" ... Comes with a carrying case. ... "
" ... I like that it came with a carrying case. ... "
" ... Has a nice little carry bag ... "
" ... It even comes with a handy pouch to keep it stored in. ... "
Heating
5heats, warm, heat, portable
+60%
-40%
" ... I stopped after the third tire to closely inspect the pump and heat, it was warm to the touch not hot. ... "
" ... It's heats up during operation, so be cautious. ... "
Charging
5extension, amp, alligator, 20, 12v
+80%
-20%
" ... Portable and connects to the car charger. ... "
" ... Only later did I realize I needed to use the 20 amp charging port in my car instead (Jeep Grand Cherokee). ... "
" ... I use a 13ft heavy duty 12v extension cord w alligator clips to hook directly to my TT’s 12v battery bank w auxiliary plug for inflator. ... "
" ... The seller told me to just throw this out and they'd send a new one free of charge. ... "
Memory
3space, compact
+67%
-33%
" ... Car in storage needed the air pressure in the 5 tires increased by +/15lb ... "
" ... It's great for compact vehicles with less storage space. ... "
Volume
3would, volume, kind, expected, compressor
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a very good step up from the basic loud budget pumps that are around $20 and takes forever to fill your tire. ... "
" ... Loud but powerful. ... "
Drivers
3drivers, back, window, wheels, tires
+100%
" ... I highly recommend this compressor for everyone but especially for young or new drivers. ... "
" ... I showed him that the drivers side door Jam had a sticker to tell you the pressure in the front tires and back tires. ... "
" ... Cord length is good to reach driver side wheels through driver side window but will have to be thread back through passenger side window to get to other wheels. ... "
Other
3sensor, pressure, one, error
+33%
-67%
" ... The second one worked exactly one time and then failed to work again as there’s something wrong with the sensor and it’s telling me my flat tire is at 70 PSI. ... "
Power Consumption
3+33%
-67%
" ... Not reliable and very low power. ... "
" ... NO POWER, NO INDICATORS LIGHTS. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3end, air, tire valve, pump, long enough
+67%
-33%
" ... This compressor works fantastic for that and saves me so much time of getting a shop compressor and hose out to do it! ... "
Speed
310, took, takes, inflate, psi
+67%
-33%
" ... Took about 10 minutes. ... Took about 25 minutes ... "
" ... Takes few minutes to inflate standard tier ... "
Cleaning
3pressure, dust, collecting, air
-100%
" ... the tire inflator part was fine, but there was no air hose, and the pressure was so slow and barely any pressure was building. ... "
" ... It’s just collecting dust ... "
" ... You have to overcompensate by at least 1psi because of how quickly the air escapes as you’re turning the thread to remove the hose. ... "
Night Photography
3light, useful
+100%
" ... The built-in light is very nice when pumping early mornings or at night. ... "
" ... Light is very useful for nighttime use. ... "
" ... The led light on the front is useful for night ... "
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