Cigarette lighter heaters...

[Donatello]

Are they any good? My OH drives our Mk1 Golf Cabrio everyday (she wouldn't have it any other way!) but it takes ages to heat up. Are these things worth a try or a waste of time?

[steveo3002]

cant pull enough amps from a cig lighter to do any good

how about some retro fit heated seats...you put them under the orig seat covers so its like a factory job

[V8RX7]

As above utter ste.

An ex girlfriend used to put a hot water bottle on the dash before leaving for work - that works shockingly well at clearing the screen.

I turn a (240v) fan heater on in mine whilst I eat my breakfast.

[Jefftav]

I used to use one and positioned it on the rear shelf where it just about kept the rear windscreen clear. So pretty much a waste of time and effort IMO.

[V8RX7]

Actually Mk1 Golfs have pretty good heaters - are you sure yours is working correctly ?

[elliotff]

I have seen this, i am tempted to buy it just to see what its like:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/heater-Ring-Plugs-cigarett...

[jkh112]

elliotff said:

I have seen this, i am tempted to buy it just to see what its like:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/heater-Ring-Plugs-cigarett...

Even the Amazon ad states:
"PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HEAT FROM ALL PLUG IN CAR HEATERS IS VERY LIMITED. PLEASE DONT BUY EXPECTING ANY PLUG IN HEATER TO REPLACE A BROKEN CAR HEATER. "

[The Nur]

I have nothing to contribute other than your Mrs sounds like a top bird.

Carry on.

[y2blade]

The Nur said:

I have nothing to contribute other than your Mrs sounds like a top bird.

Carry on.

+1




As you were.

[djdestiny]

Why not find out why the heater isnt working properly?

[Riley Blue]

Golf 1 Cabriolet you say...? Takes a long while to heat up....? Your other half is a women....? Has she put the roof up?

[anonymous-user]

djdestiny said:

Why not find out why the heater isnt working properly?

We'll have none of that kind of logic round here thank you.

[HustleRussell]

djdestiny said:

Why not find out why the heater isnt working properly?

This, IMO. Check your Heater valve is opening and closing fully and if that appears to be working ok, check your thermostat.

[y2blade]

Riley Blue said:

Golf 1 Cabriolet you say...? Takes a long while to heat up....? Your other half is a women....? Has she put the roof up?

.....Choking on my sandwich, you bastid

[JonnyFive]

Those plug in ones are complete junk. Wasn't even hot enough to make my hands hot when it was right against them.