Are USA cigatette lighters in cars the same as in the UK?



Answers:
Yes, they are the same size and voltage.
No, the UK uses 6 volts and the polarity is reversed.

(sigh), yes they're the same. The domestic line voltage is different.
Yes, except they call them cigar lighters in the UK.
Yes they are the same, and in the uk they are called F A G lighters.
no, they are different. The British one is on your left hand side, while the American is on your right hand side!
Not sure o this one - there may be variations on the size and electrics - that would need checking.
Hey it's funny you should ask that, I have a new van (06 reg) and it doesn't have an ashtray (doesn't really bother me as I don't tab) and it doesn't have have a lighter, but, it has a lighter socket, but it ain't called a lighter socket but a .....well I can't remember, but you get my meaning.
The big difference is in the US when you rent a car the lighter is missing and its just to plug in accessories.

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