Car ownershipcomes with lots of expenses, both big and small.

Putting air in your tires is one of those small yet annoying costs.

But wouldnt free air be even better?

A person pumps air into their car tires.

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Stay safe and save money by checking out these 11 places next time you hit the road.

Warehouse Clubs

Warehouse clubs likeCostcoandSams Cluboffer free tire pressure checks and air for your tires if youre a member.

Members get to enjoy other car maintenance perks too, includingfree tire balance and rotationat Sams Club.

Unfortunately, locations are concentrated on the East Coast.

Goodyear Auto Services

Like Firestone, Goodyear is a tire manufacturer with hundreds of service stations across the country.

These competitors share another similarity: Free air for your tires.

Theyll even look for leaks and other tire damage while theyre at it.

You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.

(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

you could also get a free pre-trip safety check and basic checks on your brakes, alignment and battery.

Your Local Mechanic Shop

Your local tire shop or garage probably doesnt advertise free air for tires.

Its not a guarantee though, so call ahead and check.

Other Places to Get Free Air

Gas stations tend to be fairly regional.

Others, likeJiffy Lube, may air up your tires for free when you get your oil changed.

In California, any driver who purchases fuel at a gas station can receive free air for their tires.

In both cases, the free air is only available during normal business hours.

All state rest stops offer free air for your tires as well.

Freeairpump.com

A handy website calledFreeairpump.commakes it easy to find free air for tires.

Why Is Correct Tire Pressure So Important?

Proper tire inflation not only saves you money on gas, it can also keep your life.

Low air pressure can lead to a flat tire, blowout or the tread coming off your tire.

Tired-related issues cause an average of 11,000 car accidents per year according to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Rachel Christian is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.

She focuses on retirement, investing, credit and life insurance.

Freelancer Kent McDill contributed to this report.

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