Halfords Advanced Tyre and Leisure Inflator review
Families and campers who want one plug-in inflator for the car, and don't mind cords over cordless convenience.
By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 September 2026 · price indicative
A solidly capable mid-priced inflator that backs up its claims with genuinely quick tyre fills and a handy multi-user memory. Corded-only, so it suits driveway and campsite use more than glovebox emergencies.
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- Fast on 230V mains - independently tested at about 90 seconds; Halfords quotes nearer 2 minutes when running on the 12V socket
- Large backlit digital gauge reads multiple pressure units
- Dual power (12V car socket and 230V mains, both leads included) with auto cut-off so you don't have to watch the gauge
- Corded only - no battery/cordless option, so you need a socket nearby
- Halfords doesn't publish a stated gauge-accuracy tolerance; treat readings as a guide
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy this if you want a compact cordless inflator for the glovebox - it's a corded, dual-voltage unit better suited to home, driveway or campsite use than a roadside emergency kit.
Key specs
| Power source | Dual voltage: 12V car socket + 230V mains |
| Max pressure | Not published by Halfords |
| Inflation speed | Halfords-published inflation times: 90 sec at |
| Extras | LED work torch |
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