For some reason I had never bought a car charger for my Nokia E71 before, but before I replaced the battery, it was not holding a charge very long and because I had my phone synced with the car bluetooth it was running out of juice fast. So I got the cord. I have already used it on a long trip and the coiled cord allows me to use the 12 v outlet where the cigar lighter is or the one in the rear of my center counsel without any problem. it fits nice and snug in the socket and does not fall out. It makes me wonder why I didn't do this sooner.