mp3 player/car question

Just got a new motor and the in car stereo has a CD player but no connector for an MP3 player.

Before on my old car I had a cassette slot that I used to plug a tape adapter in to and connect the mp3 player up to that.

Do similar things exist for CDs, or am I just going to have to get a new stereo so I can use my mp3 player in the car?

 

seems its achievable

If you want the ability to carry your tunes with you anywhere, a portable MP3 player hooked up to your car stereo is the logical choice. Because of its popularity, there are many solutions customized for the iPod. Some cars come with iPod compatibility, and aftermarket solutions also exist. Read our Weekend Project on how to iPod your car for specific solutions.

If you have a different brand of MP3 player, the cheapest solution uses an adapter that plugs into your car stereo's cassette player. But most new car stereos eschew cassettes in favor of CDs, so a cassette adapter may not be an option. Another method is to get an adapter cable that plugs directly into your head unit. To go this route, your car stereo needs a spare input, such as an unused CD changer port. If you're not sure if you have an input available, you can check the owner's manual for your vehicle or stereo or look up your stereo or vehicle information online. To install an adapter cable, you will need to plug it into the back of the stereo by either removing the head unit or reaching under and behind the dashboard. Some head units come with an 1/8-inch auxiliary input mounted in their face. With any of these solutions, you will need to control your music selection from the MP3 player, as only the volume will be controllable from the car stereo itself.

Once you're connected, you'll probably want a bracket or a cradle to hold your MP3 player so that you can see the screen. A wide variety are available, for about $20, that mount to your windshield, your dashboard, and even your air vents. Choose a mounting method that makes the screen easy to view while you are driving but doesn't block the air bag or any of your dashboard functions.

 

try an fm transmitter

plugs into cigarette lighter and charges ipod and you just tune your radio to the frequency shown on display. One I got also has a normal headphone connector for mp3 players other than ipods.

 

Cheers both for your help. nt

nt