Cigarette lighter socket

The cigarette lighter socket sits in the dashboard, centre console, or on rear panels in some cars, providing a 12V power outlet for chargers, dashcams, sat-navs, tyre inflators, and a long list of other accessories. The cigarette lighter element itself is rarely fitted on modern cars, but the socket survives because it's still the most universal in-car power connector.A worn or shorted socket can blow the fuse, melt the housing, or in worst cases cause a small electrical fire under the dash, so a damaged unit isn't worth leaving in place. Common signs that the socket needs replacing:

• A plug that won't stay seated in the socket
• Devices not charging despite a working accessory
• Visible burn marks, melting, or scorching around the housing
• A blown accessory fuse that keeps blowing after replacement
• Loose contacts that feel sloppy when plugging in
• Heat coming off the unit during normal use

Tracking down a like-for-like 12V socket online means sifting through breaker yards, marketplaces, and electronics specialists. Parthunt24 collates used cigarette lighter socket listings together from marketplaces like Ovoko, ProxyParts, eBay, TotalParts, Opisto, Ecooparts, RicambiPro, and Autoparts24. Compare 53 options on price, condition, and fitment, then head to the marketplace once you've found the right unit.

A cigarette lighter socket is a power outlet in vehicles that allows you to connect devices using a plug, typically for charging or powering electronics. It is commonly used for accessories like phone chargers and GPS devices.The OEM part number is the first thing to check, followed by the connector type behind the dash, mounting diameter, and whether the socket includes integrated lighting or USB ports. A universal cigarette lighter socket may bolt up, but the wiring connector behind the dash often differs between models, even within the same brand.Set your make and model in the Parthunt24 filter panel to focus the results on fitting sockets. Tapping any listing opens it on the marketplace handling the sale, where the seller covers the part details and the order itself.

• Vehicle compatibility: Match the make, model, year, and dashboard or console configuration.
• Socket voltage: Most passenger vehicles use 12V systems.
• Connector type: Verify the wiring plug and terminal compatibility.
• Mounting size: Check the socket diameter and mounting depth.
• Front vs rear socket: Some vehicles use different socket designs in rear compartments.
• Integrated USB or power modules: Certain sockets include USB charging ports or illumination.
• Trim and panel compatibility: Verify fitment with the surrounding dashboard or console panels.
• Fuse rating compatibility: Ensure the socket supports the required electrical load.
• Condition: Inspect for corrosion, overheating marks, loose contacts, or damaged wiring.

Once you're redirected to the original listing, run through the detail carefully before paying. Burn marks and melted housings can be tucked behind a bezel that looks fine in a thumbnail, so close-ups of the inside of the socket matter more than the headline shot.

• Photos: Clear shots of the socket body, contacts, wiring connector, and bezel.
• Seller reputation: Buyer feedback, sales history, and review quality.
• Compatibility: OEM number and connector type checked against your vehicle.
• Included components: Socket only, with bezel, illumination, or wiring loom?
• Condition: Burn marks, corrosion, loose contacts, melted housing.
• Testing: Notes confirming the socket holds a plug firmly and conducts cleanly.
• Warranty and returns: A clear path if the socket arrives faulty.
• Shipping: Padded packaging for fragile contacts and wiring.
• Documentation: Donor vehicle details and proof of removal.

If everything looks good, click through to the seller’s marketplace to make the purchase.

What you'll pay for a cigarette lighter socket depends on the vehicle, the design, and whether the unit includes integrated USB or illumination. Used basic sockets from common hatchbacks open at €5-€15, mid-range units with bezel and illumination sit at €20-€50, and OEM sockets with integrated USB modules push past €80.Browsing Parthunt24, cigarette lighter sockets start from as low as 5.00.Factors that move the cigarette lighter socket price up or down:

• Integration: Basic 12V sockets sit below illuminated units, which sit below sockets with integrated USB.
• OEM vs generic: OEM sockets sit at the top of the range; quality aftermarket sits below.
• Vehicle rarity: Common cars are cheaper; specialist or premium applications cost more.
• Inclusions: Bezels, wiring looms, and fuse holders bundled bump the price.

On Parthunt24, cigarette lighter socket listings sit on one page so the lowest price across sellers is easy to spot.

A socket swap is a good moment to look at the rest of the cabin trim. Worn console trim, cracked bezels, and missing accessories give the cabin away even with a fresh socket fitted, so matching the rest of the interior is worth considering. Browse these on Parthunt24:

• Cup holder: Cracked or stained holders are an easy refresh.
• Gear shifter trim: Often shows wear alongside the centre console.
• Ashtray: Removable units often missing on used cars.
• Centre console: Adjoining trim that should match the dash and socket bezel.
• Console drawer: Worn drawers and broken sliders age the cabin quickly.
• Dashboard: Worth a check if scratches and fading show up alongside the socket.

Finding a like-for-like 12V socket online shouldn't take a whole evening. Parthunt24 pulls every compatible listing from the major used-parts marketplaces onto one filterable page, so size, integration, and condition all sit alongside each other for the same socket. Plain 12V outlets, illuminated units, and sockets with integrated USB across most marques on European roads sit in the same results.The whole comparison happens before you click through to the seller. Compare prices, find the best deal, and buy a car cigarette lighter socket for your car through Parthunt24 today.