Just like all the other reviews found on this product, I too loved the color, but was disappointed in the performance. I love the grape color and always hoped they would come out with a matching faceplate....I figured that the thing would work properly. For awhile it seemed alright and then it just stopped working. It's a good thing there is a tiny light on the part that fits into the cigarette lighter receptacle, otherwise one would never know if it is getting power. I haven't owned the cord for very long and just recently thought about checking the fuses in my car to see if any were burned out. I replaced the burned-out fuse and tried it again. It only lasted two times before blowing the fuse again. Needless to say, I wasted big bucks on something that looked good, but didn't work worth a darn! My advice is to go for something you know will work, even if it's not all that on looks. Shop around, definitely!