In u "A Mate"
wrote:

Nearly all new cars HAVE the socket, but with no cigarette lighter
fitted!! It is often placed in the centre seat console somewhere. It's
called a power jack!

Yep; my '02 VW Passat wagon even has two back in the cargo area.



"Jack" wrote in message
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"Karen and Ken" wrote in message
ups.com...
Cars in North America allow DC Adaptors to power your laptops, etc..
I know household power differs Australia and North America.
But will North American Adaptors work in Australian cars?


Many new cars don't have them - they are an optional extra , just like
ashtrays

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Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN