Cigarette lighter connection too loose
357264
The magnet works well. The flexible arm is stiff and works well. My only issue is the cigarette lighter connection is too loose. When I make turns the whole thing moves and rotates. It won't stay in the same place. Maybe my iPhone 6s Plus is too heavy but I will probably return this item.
3946253
We didn't know till this neat little item arrived that it is NOT compatible, per accompanying literature, with a cigarette lighter socket -- ONLY with a "power outlet" in a  vehicle.

We have no idea what the difference is, but we were disappointed.  The vehicle we wanted it for is older, and ONLY has a cigarette lighter for 12V DC.  Still, neat item if you have power outlets, so called, in your vehicle, vs. the cigarette lighter power source.  Nice way to turn one outlet into two, and the part that fits into the outlet folds down to make this item easier to store.

A disclaimer about cigarette lighters would have been useful in the first place.  Or perhaps we just didn't see it.  But caveat emptor, with the caution stated here.
964594
Agree with other purchasers that the adapter is sized annoyingly larger than the cigarette lighter slot, and pulling it out is next to impossible.  Naturally after wrestling with it a number of times, I ended up yanking on the cord and disconnecting the cord from the adapter, making it absolutely useless trash.  Would not recommend, would not purchase again, would return had I not caused the damage myself and thrown it in the trash in utter frustration.
2488041
It works fine but I had to modify the harness connector  for it to fit. Hardness connector on ballast would not make proper connection.... Works fine now
1905046
The Gilsson 12V Cigarette Lighter Adapter for Magellan did not work well with my Magellan 3000T GPS Unit.  The plug at the end of the cord which plugs into the GPS unit was too loose and becomes unplugged or disengaged after hitting a bump in the road.  Other than this problem, everything else appears to be find with the Adapter.
894244
Constructed of low quality materials. Required some modification to allow proper attachment of electrical terminals. Spark plug connection will not stay in contact with spark plug terminal attachment due to design.
3615405
Works great if you must have a cigarette lighter end on your cable.  There are likely much better approaches to the problem today.  Rethink your planned solution.
3592732
I was looking for an international plug adapter with USB ports when I found this one that included the car cigarette lighter connector, which is the reason I ended up picking it.

On the first unit I received (as a gift from my wish list), the metal tip of car cigarette lighter connector, that slides nicely into the side of the adapter, was higher than the cutout for the connector. Consequently, the connector could only be removed by using an implement to force it out. I returned the item and the return unit was better though it is still a tight fit. I've decided to live with it.

I have used it on one trip to Europe where it worked without any problems. The USB plugs charge reasonably fast and the plug adapter worked just fine. No complaints so far. I did not, however, use the cigarette socket connector during that trip though I have tested it in my car in the US where it worked just fine.

Downsides are that the unit is quite bulky, which is mainly due to the addition of the cigarette lighter connector. It's not huge by any means, but it isn't small either. If you don't think you'll need the cigarette lighter connector or already have a small one, then look elsewhere. Also, at the beginning it smells very strongly of plastic, though for the most part the smell has disappeared.

 4 stars due to the tight fit of the cigarette lighter connector and the overall bulk (though admittedly, I don't know how it could be smaller).
1589863
Hard to give the review a number since the item does not fit properly in my cigarette lighter area.  Below is an email I sent directly to Anker but never heard back from them.  Strange since we own 4 other products of theirs and they have always been responsive.

It arrived today but does not fit properly in my cigarette lighter.  The cigarette lighter is buried into a little cutout area & sits very close to the edge of the wall of the cutout so the width of this is too big unfortunately.  Tried multiple directions but it will not sit flush.  Hoping there is something that can be done or is there another device with same charging power?

I was very excited about this product because I bought a powerbank previously that is just fantastic.  I know the ANker brand it good. In my car there are not many places I can mount my cell so it was very difficult to find something that would allow me to mount the phone and charge my phone.  So getting a dashmount cell phone holder was not going to work because I did not want a cable stretching all over my dash and front panel to get to the cigarette ligher (Anker) charger.  I cannot do a mount on a vent due to the size of the phone and that my vents are vertical not horizontal.  I read about how fast this cigarette charger is supposed to be.  When it arrived today it does not fit properly in my cigarette lighter.  The cigarette lighter is buried into a little cutout area and sits very close to the edge of the wall of the cutout so the width of this is too big unfortunately.  I have tried turning it in multiple directions but it will not sit flush into the cigarette lighter.  I am hoping there is something that can be done or does Anker have the same charging power in a more narrow tip?
4068633
This item is not compatible to use with cigarette lighter outlet but you can not see this information or any single picture of it.
1750723
plugged into my car cigarette lighter, and holds very nicely with a sturdy connection, however i sometimes have to unplug/replug my phone in as the device complains that "charging is not supported with this accessory".  it charges anyways, but doesn't seem to want to without some effort.
3622452
Good fit, I gave 4 stars because the connector can pull slightly loose and disconnect the turn lamp. If it happens again I will probably have to tape it
3401168
Replacement automotive cigarette lighter plug power adapter that crimp connects to your portable in car operative device. Why throw it away.
17983
The body of the light is too big and shorted out the contacts blowing a fuse.  I had to whip out my ohm meter and shift the light until I got a non-zero resistance reading across the contacts.
3178144
U-joints come loose. put the bolts back in and tightened them up and they are really loose. Wish they were tighter so the socket didn't constantly fall over in hard to reach places
2210182
In the tow mode I don't have 12v power on the cigarette lighter which I need for power to the supplemental brake. Can't use it so I'm removing it from the car.
1784127
light bulb socket is too loose. i had to remove the lense and bend the socket in to hold the bulb enought to not fall out.