How to... ready your car for an iPod - iPod-ready cars

If you're changing your car in the near future, save yourself a lot of hassle by choosing one that comes ready to receive your iPod.

Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Blue 3dr
List price £7995
Target price £7621
The Aygo Blue comes with an auxiliary input as standard, so you can plug your iPod directly into the car's stereo. All you need is a 3.5mm jack-to-jack connector.

Volkswagen Golf Match 1.4 TSI 120 5dr
List price £15,287
Target price £15,287
The Golf Match comes with a handy link cable under the centre armrest. Just plug in your iPod and you're ready to go.

BMW 318d ES 4dr
List price £23,760
Target price £21,415
You can control your iPod using the optional (£110) multi-function steering wheel in the 3 Series.

The iPod set-up is a dealer-fit option and costs an extra £195 (plus fitting), but makes using your iPod on the move safe and easy.

Your 3 Series should also be more desirable when you come to sell it.