This is my second one as my 1st broke after 1.5 years (had to press the side button to open as the sensor failed, so it still worked...), but I loved the ease and convenience of this device so much, I thought I would buy another for my new/used car I just picked up. With the old iOttie/old car, I used the CD mount in the CD player and that was in a perfect location and worked flawlessly. With my new car, it needs to be attached to the car vent which does not keep it secure in my Mazda 6. I ended up using the CD mount from my old iOttie with the new (the old one is slightly different) and that one actually snags and hold perfectly in the Mazda's air vent, of all places. So I managed it to work for me, luckily.

This cell phone car cradle is Wonderfull. It fits in CD holder solidly and it Charges the entire time..quick automatic release is very convenient. I bought three (3) for my children. It’s the best.. now I need one for my car!!!! $400 would Help to get me one too!

Well we needed a stand in the car for the iPhone 12 max and the other ones want to stick to the dash or window. This one works with the air condition grill but we used a unique method - it uses the CD drive (if you have one) safely and snugly. The phone is in a good position flexible as to the angle and the mount is removable. I can't speak about the grill connect but it works. It also plugs int to the cigarette lighter and charges to phone without the wire to plug into it or out meaning the mount is a charger. It was on the expensive side.

Great charger charges real good stays on the vent with no problem keeps the phone cool by being on the vent love it

I use the air vent mount because I’m a Doordasher and my iPhone tends to overheat with regular mounts, but with this my car a/c cools it down and the BONUS it’s a wireless Charger. Winning !