How do I plug my mp3 player into my car: Introduction

Have ever got into your car and turned on the radio to a song that you can't stand then turn over to a different station only to find that the song you love has just finished. Okay you'll be glad to know that is a solution, it is your humble iPod. There are many ways of playing your iPod music through your radio. This may sound expensive but you'll be surprised on how affordable it can be.

Where to now you maybe asking. So you may need to ask yourself how much you're willing to spend on the solution. You may want the all singing all dancing solution or your may want a cheap wire that you plug into you ipod and then into your radio.

plugging my mp3 player into my car: Options

So we shall begin here are your options

Option 1: iPod adapter to cassette tape

This is the not only the cheapest option but also this is simple a lead that fits into your headphone jack socket and then it has a cassette that you put into your car radio. I personally think that this is not the right option I wouldn't go for this one as you have to have wires everywhere and it can be fiddly. These cables generally cost you between $8 - $20(4 - 10). But also on the downside most new car radios don't have a cassette player.

Option 2: iPod radio transmitter.

This option is a small device that plugs into the bottom of your iPod and it will transmit what ever you're playing to your radio. You simply set what frequency you want to transmit and then tune your radio into the same station and hey presto you can here your favourite iPod tune. This unit will set you back $40 - $80 (20 - 40). There is a downside 1. You have to do some tweaking to get a good signal i.e. you may have to search for a good frequency to use. 2. You can buy them over the counter in the UK as they are classed as Radio Transmitters, but you can buy them on the internet.

Option 3: iPod compatable radio

This is the more expensive option. You can buy a radio that will accept the standard iPod cable, the one that came in the box to connect to your pc. You can also get some of the radios that supply there own cable to connect to your iPod. This option will set you back starting from $260+ (130+). There are some high end systems that have Sat nav built in that cost about $1400 (700).

How do I plug my mp3 player into my car: Conclusion

Okay there you go there are many other options out there some include buying a BMW as most models now come with built in system for plugging your iPod into it. Hope you got all your ideas.

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