I live in California, own a 2001 Volkswagen GTI, and have a iPod Nano. I had a perfectly fine Philips brand cassette adapter but my husband accidentally broke it. I ordered this one to replace it and was so excited when it arrived in just three days. However, I was so disappointed when I tired to use it the next morning while driving to work. There is so much static and the sound quality is horrible. I have a monsoon sound system so I am used to clear, loud music! Even when I turn the volume half way up, the static is louder than the music! I even eject the tape several times but nothing has improved! I am going to throw it away after I receive my new Philips cassette adapter. It isn't worth returning because it cost one cent!