2006-08-26 06:27:17 · 8 answers · asked by Paul 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Yes, they are the same size and voltage.
2006-08-26 09:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by Millsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are the same, and in the uk they are called F A G lighters.
2006-08-26 06:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rich S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, except they call them cigar lighters in the UK.
2006-08-26 06:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big difference is in the US when you rent a car the lighter is missing and its just to plug in accessories.
2006-08-26 07:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the UK uses 6 volts and the polarity is reversed.
(sigh), yes they're the same. The domestic line voltage is different.
2006-08-26 06:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Wicked Mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-08-26 06:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by The Appleseed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure o this one - there may be variations on the size and electrics - that would need checking.
2006-08-26 06:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by calamity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they are different. The British one is on your left hand side, while the American is on your right hand side!
2006-08-26 06:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by Abularaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋