I bought this compressor because I have a problem with one of the tires on my car that keeps losing air. Instead of running to the gas station every week, I thought it would be more practical to have a compressor in the trunk. The compressor is very easy to use. Some people have complained about the blown fuse, but I haven't had any problems with it. I can't tell you how happy I am that I can now inflate that pesky tire anywhere, anytime. Yes, it's noisy in operation, but not even as noisy as an air pump at a gas station. It also inflates the tire very quickly and shuts off when the set air pressure is reached. This is one of the smartest purchases I've ever made.