Take a look at the lighters available from West Marine.  Way better quality than auto parts shops. 

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:27 PM, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:

> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm wondering if this is just a straight forward swap for a replacement bought at my local parts store?
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob Anderson
> '86 Vanagon GL
> Wilmington, MA>>
> 
> Bob:
> 
> As I recall, it wasn't too bad of a job, but I think that was because I bought the kit from Go Westy, and it had  complete instructions. While I don't like their inflated prices, the instructions are invaluable to me, so I paid a little extra and had no problems. Go Westy had the illuminated version, and I've had no problems since installing it about seven years ago. If you have the option between solderless connectors and solder, go the latter route with heat shrink tube. I've never regretted soldering any wire connections, whereas I've regretted using solderless connectors plenty of times.
> 
> Troy