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Hi all,
Simple querey but not sure I'll find an answer.
With my XDA2i/Alpine came a nice leather flip front case and a belt clip. I have lost the belt clip and want to know if a replacement is available. I realise others are available and have since purchased a very nice Krussell case (a little bulky) and a Proporta Alu case (belt clip screw is forever falling off)
The original case and clip are just superior. Does anyone know the make/brand or maybe suppier of the original?
Simon
Hi All, Thank You for such an informative and helpful forum.
Does anyone know if there is a case available for the Ameo that incorporates a belt clip?
Many Thanks
Tim
I think you won't put that device unto your belt. Coz it will heavy and to big
I would rather have it on a belt clip than get it squashed in my pocket
Check out the PDAir case, I've seen it on ebay. It has a belt clip.
But I think it has no belt clip
You can see the case on: http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11000092&products_id=5551
Both these ebay auctions for the PDair case mention a removable belt clip.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDair-Leather...ryZ48673QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDair-Leather...ryZ31521QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Pantaloonie said:
Both these ebay auctions for the PDair case mention a removable belt clip.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDair-Leather...ryZ48673QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDair-Leather...ryZ31521QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Maybe am getting blind because I did not see mention of BELT CLIP
Now I'm confused... Are you saying you STILL can't see any mention of a belt clip?
Thanks Pantaloonie, the second link clearly states 360 belt clip.
Cheers Tim
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Now I'm confused... Are you saying you STILL can't see any mention of a belt clip?
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Sorry! I was very tired yesterday I just ordered one
victoradjei said:
I just ordered one
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Me too. The Ameo is costing me a fortune... 4gb Mini SD, leather case, spare battery, 4 in 1 USB cable.... and the docking cradle will be £70 when Expansys get them in stock.
Sigh.
Well the PDair case arrived, it smells lovely, but no belt clip
Pantaloonie said:
Well the PDair case arrived, it smells lovely, but no belt clip
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Can anyone confirm that a case with a belt clip exists for the Ameo/Advantage/U1000?
Many Thanks
Tim
TigerTim36 said:
Can anyone confirm that a case with a belt clip exists for the Ameo/Advantage/U1000?
Many Thanks
Tim
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I wish I could. I've been looking, but they just don't seem to exist, yet. I do hope when one is made, it is made WELL, because I sure would hate for it to fall off of me, which I've had happen with previous phones from time to time. If I find something, Ill definetaly post it here.
I been searching for a belt pouch for my new toy like all you guys, going through all the IT mails, phone accessories shop, shopping mail, backpacks, shoulder bags, sling bags, waist pouch etc and NO luck.
Been trying, taking in & out my phone, and ..... XXXX I droped it on the floor, not too high, but got 2 very small dents by the both sides ....
Finally found this camera shop that carries Lowepro brand, and got lots of camera bag/pouch that able to fit, went throught lots, minus out the zipper kind(hard to access & might scratch the unit), minus out hoz design (too wide), minus out colorful one (not professional look), minus out those bulky one, shortlisted 2 model that fit Dopod U1000 well (top load vertical design), velcro flap, both black and professional enough to wear with pants (i think ?)
U1000 size, 9.5 x 2.2 x 13.4 cm
D-Pods 50, size (Interior): 8.5 x 5.5 x 14 cm, stretch fabric, snug fit, hard to take out as the width is a bit tight (stretched), I like this coz the material (got protection), http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Camera_Pou.../D-Pods_50.aspx
SlipLock™ Pouch 20, size (Interior): 9 x 4.5 x 14 cm, this fit nicely, easy to take out, but less protection, http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessorie...M_Pouch_20.aspx
Both of them got space to put your BT or wallet, but the SlipLock™ Pouch 20 is thiner, so finally bought the SlipLock™ Pouch 20, retails S$30, but can get cheaper.
Cheapest holder for Dopod U1000
I have found the cheapest holder to hold/carry the Dopod U1000. Went to a seminar recently, and as usual, they will give out badges & landyard for the registered guest.
Guess what, it fit the Dopod tightly and nicely, can even click on the screen with the plastic cover.
You can find such landyard with holder in most stationery shop
johnnykok said:
SlipLock™ Pouch 20 is thiner, so finally bought the SlipLock™ Pouch 20, retails S$30, but can get cheaper.
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I had a look at this one but I don't think it has a belt loop??
Can you confirm that it has?
Thanks
Tim
Yes, it have a belt loop with double velcro. I paid only USD$10
I use an original case for the T-Mobile 6315. It's old PDA that I used to have.
Similar cases for the 6315 fit the HTC Advantage
http://www.gomadic.com/t-mobile-ipaq-h6315-h-6315-case-leather-belt-loop-swivel-clip-holder-k.html
You might search for Ipaq 6315 cases
Thank You Both for your help.... The Ipaq case is exactly what I'm looking for...can you please confirm that the Advantage fits correctly/neatly into it?
Thanks
Tim
http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Carrying-Case-for-HTC-Advantage-X7500-X7501-New_W0QQitemZ180231674522QQihZ008QQcategoryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Just wondering if anyone's tried this case. It would be nice to know about the quality and fitting. I'm also very curious if that belt clip will last.
Thanks in advance!
J
hello,
I've not tried this case but I've had several with the plastic belt clip
and if you have a job that involves sitting a lot they can be fragile,
or if you do lots of manual work. I find the sewn belt loops flatter
and stronger. the krussel case is hard to beat
jay
Never used it, but i'm certain you'll soon be disappointed if you buy that case. IMO, a good case is an absolute must. You don't want your Athena falling off your hip when getting out of the car do you? This always happened with my old axim case with a plastic clip. Nutshell guarantees their case, including the steel clip or leather loop (whichever you get), for two years. Expensive though, but worth every penny to protect my athena.
http://tuff-as-nuts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=564
Actually, It'll probably end up in my pocket. I like those cases where you don't have to take them off to use the phone. That's why I was eyeballing this one.
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Actually, It'll probably end up in my pocket. I like those cases where you don't have to take them off to use the phone. That's why I was eyeballing this one.
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Just watch the screen. I once put my universal in a case in my trousers pocket, you guessed it the screen cracked! cost £100 to fix it. lord knows how much the athena's screen would cost, more than the machine is worth I guess.
I have one, the 2nd week the belt clip brike getting in the car. Not to mention the phone slipped right out from it twice, with my foot action as a cushion (broke a piece of th tab on the battery door) and the 2nd time was last week at the gas station. The cases are designed with crappy materials but with a bit of mod I saved mine from going into the garbage. I had to cut the back open and put a piece of plastic in it for more support against it flopping. I used a hot air gun to soften the side holders and bend them in slightly for a more snugged fit. At the end of all that the next morning I broke the plastic tab on the case going into the car. Now I still have the case using but only because I've not finished mounting the belt clip on the OEM case as yet, as i've already already cut a caller display into the case and used that strip to make a leather flap to close it. Once I find a steardy belt clip I will post pictures of the mod. If I can't find one strong enough that will not break I will go for a standard clip mounted back and stitched on for a better look.
Back to this clip, I would recommend getting it if you can do a little bit of mod on your own, but BE WARNED if you don't mod the rails on it, your liable to damage your device, when (i said when, because eventually it will) slide out.
See what I said about that ebay case, and what you should buy instead on my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344605
Bottom line, run FAR, far away from that ebay case.
Tuff-as-Nuts now has an option to get a slightly larger Athena case that will accomodate the Athena+case (thanks to my having one special ordered one). You can now have it either way.
Brad Miter
Ebay Trash
I had the ebay case for one week before the clip broke. It is made of the cheapest, thinnest plastic I have ever seen. I have a Verizon phone from my employer that came with a clip similar to this one. Even though the Verizon phone is about 80% lighter than the Advantage, the clip that came with it has plastic three times thicker. After the Ebay clip broke, I started using the case with my Verizon clip. It took another week for the post on the case to break.
It is amazing how shoddy this design is. If you can get it on ebay for $3 (including shipping) I would get it, but only to use as a case. It will not survive on your belt.
LocoHarami said:
I It took another week for the post on the case to break.
It is amazing how shoddy this design is. If you can get it on ebay for $3 (including shipping) I would get it, but only to use as a case. It will not survive on your belt.
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I bought this case recently (based on the similar device dimensions) and was quite pleased with it. I need a belt clip so I can always have both hands free. It adds a bit of bulk to the device but feels quite secure on the belt. I thought the case would be a tight-fit but the athena (+ keybd) feels just slightly loose in it which is good. I just push the edges upwards to eject. Worth the price I think.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leather-Case-...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
PS: Not related at all to seller,etc,etc. Just helping fellow travellers on the quest for decent belt-clip cases for athenas.
Abram said:
I bought this case recently (based on the similar device dimensions) and was quite pleased with it. I need a belt clip so I can always have both hands free. It adds a bit of bulk to the device but feels quite secure on the belt. I thought the case would be a tight-fit but the athena (+ keybd) feels just slightly loose in it which is good. I just push the edges upwards to eject. Worth the price I think.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leather-Case-...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262
PS: Not related at all to seller,etc,etc. Just helping fellow travellers on the quest for decent belt-clip cases for athenas.
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A very good, protective black leather case. No belt clip.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Book-Type-Lea...hash=item120199602780&_trksid=p3911.m14.l1318
Post 12 from wajiguqu0223 reported. Completely meaningless in the context of this entire board, and my guess is its a precursor to some major spam campaign.
edit: old post 12 has been deleted. Good. (which now makes this post 12, lol)
This case that Vaja said it's coming, how long will it be.. I am guessing that they are not making it..
http://www.vajacases.com/images/smartphones/htc/advantage/form_en.html
From this website, email them couple time, never get reply back, never got any new from Vaja about this case.
Anyobdy know.. ??
Their small UMPC case fits the Advantage. See my review here.
auramae said:
Their small UMPC case fits the Advantage. See my review here.
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Way too expensive and I think the Tough As A Nut case is a better way to go than that UMPC case. However, it is pretty fancy looking.
I feel the same way. I am now using the Vaja case for my new camera. I much prefer the slide in action of the Nutshell case and sometimes use the OEM case.
This is probably the best case considering ease of use, protection and quality:
http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_productos.asp?id=1795
piel frama
This is probably the best case considering ease of use, protection and quality:
http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_p...os.asp?id=1795
I agree! In my mind that's the perfect case, just needs a nice belt clip like on the Nutshell. I've emailed them asking for options.
Update - I got an email from them and they will not put a belt clip on it, can do a shoulder strap, but I don't want a purse.
mn3kgtvr4 said:
This is probably the best case considering ease of use, protection and quality:
http://www.pielframa.net/pielframa_p...os.asp?id=1795
I agree! In my mind that's the perfect case, just needs a nice belt clip like on the Nutshell. I've emailed them asking for options.
Update - I got an email from them and they will not put a belt clip on it, can do a shoulder strap, but I don't want a purse.
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Im using a black pielframa case for my X7500 for a year now and all i can say is "its the best case for a HTC Advantage device" specially now it has a swivel beltclip from Covertec + I punched a reset hole on it using shoe lace hole puncher, i also used this apparatus in installing the Covertec belt clip system. To prevent the device accidentally sliding out the case, i put a velcro to make it sturdy.
Now Im more confident& happy carrying my device anywhere
Anyone know where I can find a holster like this one for the TMOUS HD2? http://cgi.ebay.com/Belt-Clip-Holst...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2eabaef4e7
Good luck been looking for it since day one
Sedio makes a case that clicks in to a holster like that...i write them all the time a tell them to make on for us hd2
Just released...
This just got posted and came out today:http://cgi.ebay.com/Swivel-Belt-Clip-Holster-Case-T-Mobile-HTC-HD2-/250636153209?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5b143179. Awaiting for mine in the mail. Will keep you posted...
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This just got posted and came out today:http://cgi.ebay.com/Swivel-Belt-Clip-Holster-Case-T-Mobile-HTC-HD2-/250636153209?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5b143179. Awaiting for mine in the mail. Will keep you posted...
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wow nice i been looking for one like that thax !!
I cant believe people actually still use those things, I'de be so afraid to slam into a table corner and crush the screen
I have one, and I put the screen on the inside (PROTECTED).
I agree - if you put your screen on the outside, you deserve to get it cracked.
I just ordered one. I was just wondering about putting it in the holster screen side inward. I'm glad that you're able to do that. The clip in holster is great because you can easily get the device out without having to have any sort of permanent case on it. I guess that also means that down the road if I want to get the extended battery I can still use it with this holster and the cradle I just picked up.
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I cant believe people actually still use those things, I'de be so afraid to slam into a table corner and crush the screen
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I am with you on this one!
up until the last couple years most phones were either clamshell or didn't have screens this large or amazing. I personally don't have a problem with the holster since I can turn the screen side inward.
RhinoV said:
This just got posted and came out today:http://cgi.ebay.com/Swivel-Belt-Clip-Holster-Case-T-Mobile-HTC-HD2-/250636153209?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a5b143179. Awaiting for mine in the mail. Will keep you posted...
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Just came in today... and it fits perfectly, both face in and face out. It does seem to be more snug with face in than out, which is what I prefer anyway. Here are some pics:
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Just came in today... and it fits perfectly, both face in and face out. It does seem to be more snug with face in than out, which is what I prefer anyway. Here are some pics:
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I would like to get holster like this. I will order it...thanks for the posting
TMO HD2 holster
I just received the exact same holster from a company called Think Mobile Solutions. This holster is much cheaper, thinner and more brittle plastic than the one I bought a couple of years ago from SmartPhone Experts for my Dash. Also, the design was NOT intended to be for the "face in" which I prefer. No need to show people what's shakin' on the phone screen when it's on my belt. The tight fit "face in" is only because of this intentional design. I don't hold much hope for it to last. Oh, important, mine arrived broken. The pin that holds the belt clip busted out of the plastic, perhaps due to shipping. There really is no positive way for the pin to stay so I would check this periodically. I was able to repair my unit since I had a clip from another holster and was able to retrofit. The pin I used for this repair had an end-piece lock washer. Also, you get what you pay for. Mine was $9.99 with free shipping. SmartPhone Experts said they are working on a version. Can't wait. The original leather holster from my Dash actually does a decent job for the larger HD2.
hmmm, I'm not sure its "exact same" in terms of build quality since I got mine the other day and it is very sturdy plastic and actually fits better face-in than face out. While I don't doubt that you got one from the same mould, I purchased mine from a different company on eBay and had the opposite experience than you have had. It's a little difficult to get it in and out of the holster (two-hand task), which leads me to suspect that the European version would fit it slightly better.
TMO HD2 holster
Just found this cheap holster here - cellphoneshop.net/hd2.html - for $1.39!!!!
Yeah, while that is the same design as the one I got, it is definitely not the same one. The sturdier one has "OP" embossed in the clip and on the back has HTC-HDZ printed in the plastic. It sounds like there is a cheap knock off version and a sturdier version.
Got the holster. It is a cheaper design than the Seidio by far. I will turn on the $5 monthly protection racket before I use this holster on a routine basis.
Invoice: Think Mobile Solutions SKU# 10259 T-Mobile HTC HD2 Holster Belt Clip $9.99 on sale, free shipping
Packaging: Wireless Accessories sticker PHLHTCHD2 made in China
Unit markings: "OP" on belt clip, "HTC-HDZ" on back face
The bottom corners are very small and snug, a perfect fit and I like them a lot. No felt lining and no room for any, but that doesn't bother me: scratches on the corners or backside of the phone are cosmetic, I got it as a working compute/communications platform not as a shiny new bling-fone.
The top clip is molded-in. The clip edge covers about 1" wide and maybe 1mm max over the top edge. It seems to not-quite clip into position all the way, like the phone is maybe 0.3mm too long and 0.2mm too deep for the latch to get all the way around the top edge. If it were a "perfect fit" then the clip would cover 2mm at the top edge, and I'd feel a lot more secure about it.
The top clip relies on the springiness of the plastic to release the phone, and relies on the stiffness of the plastic to hold it in place. It's artfully balanced - the plastic is just the right thickness and stiffness, accounting for the oversized camera-hole cutout. In fact I'm sure that's why the camera-hole cutout is the size & shape it is: to allow just the right spring-tension for the top clip. This is a more elegant use of materials and space: the Seidio uses a stiffer plastic, more of it, a steel hinge pin and a steel clothespin-style spring. Overall this unit's top clip has a 1mm lower top profile, a 2mm shorter profile, a 3mm lower bottom profile, and 0 extra parts. Call me old-school but I think this is just asking too much of the plastic, in the long run.
The belt clip assembly is fine. The depth taken up by the swivel assembly is the same as my old Seidio, at about 3mm. The clip itself leaves a bit less room for the belt, making it a nice choice for clipping over pants with no belt or a very thin belt. The depth taken up by the clip is about 4mm; my old Seidio takes up 5-6mm so this actually has a lower overall profile than the Seidio. Belt clip swivels 180 degrees with 7 ratcheting positions. Swivel, ease/firmness of movement, ease/firmness of belt clip are all very nice. The belt clip assembly uses a steel hinge pin and steel double-clothespin-style spring.
Overall: if you want a holster right now, this is likely to be a fine unit to get, and seems like a company worth supporting. It's a lower-profile, simpler design that may well turn out to be as reliable as the older Seidio.
But just to be safe, I'm turning on the $5 monthly protection before I use it while walking on sidewalks or cement floors. And yes I'll replace this with a Seidio as soon as they release one for the HD2.
Cheers,
Bob
bobdavisnpf,
try putting the phone in the holster face in. I think you'll find that the clip actually secures the phone with it that way. Here's my theory on that:
Either the holster was developed for the non-US HD2 (which is 1.5mm shorter) and it just so happens that the US version only really fits faced in.
OR the holster was only designed for the phone to be inserted face in.
either way, I wouldn't put the phone in the holster with the screen face out anyway since then the screen is vulnerable to being hit.
bobdavisnpf said:
Got the holster. It is a cheaper design than the Seidio by far. I will turn on the $5 monthly protection racket before I use this holster on a routine basis.
Invoice: Think Mobile Solutions SKU# 10259 T-Mobile HTC HD2 Holster Belt Clip $9.99 on sale, free shipping
Packaging: Wireless Accessories sticker PHLHTCHD2 made in China
Unit markings: "OP" on belt clip, "HTC-HDZ" on back face
The bottom corners are very small and snug, a perfect fit and I like them a lot. No felt lining and no room for any, but that doesn't bother me: scratches on the corners or backside of the phone are cosmetic, I got it as a working compute/communications platform not as a shiny new bling-fone.
The top clip is molded-in. The clip edge covers about 1" wide and maybe 1mm max over the top edge. It seems to not-quite clip into position all the way, like the phone is maybe 0.3mm too long and 0.2mm too deep for the latch to get all the way around the top edge. If it were a "perfect fit" then the clip would cover 2mm at the top edge, and I'd feel a lot more secure about it.
The top clip relies on the springiness of the plastic to release the phone, and relies on the stiffness of the plastic to hold it in place. It's artfully balanced - the plastic is just the right thickness and stiffness, accounting for the oversized camera-hole cutout. In fact I'm sure that's why the camera-hole cutout is the size & shape it is: to allow just the right spring-tension for the top clip. This is a more elegant use of materials and space: the Seidio uses a stiffer plastic, more of it, a steel hinge pin and a steel clothespin-style spring. Overall this unit's top clip has a 1mm lower top profile, a 2mm shorter profile, a 3mm lower bottom profile, and 0 extra parts. Call me old-school but I think this is just asking too much of the plastic, in the long run.
The belt clip assembly is fine. The depth taken up by the swivel assembly is the same as my old Seidio, at about 3mm. The clip itself leaves a bit less room for the belt, making it a nice choice for clipping over pants with no belt or a very thin belt. The depth taken up by the clip is about 4mm; my old Seidio takes up 5-6mm so this actually has a lower overall profile than the Seidio. Belt clip swivels 180 degrees with 7 ratcheting positions. Swivel, ease/firmness of movement, ease/firmness of belt clip are all very nice. The belt clip assembly uses a steel hinge pin and steel double-clothespin-style spring.
Overall: if you want a holster right now, this is likely to be a fine unit to get, and seems like a company worth supporting. It's a lower-profile, simpler design that may well turn out to be as reliable as the older Seidio.
But just to be safe, I'm turning on the $5 monthly protection before I use it while walking on sidewalks or cement floors. And yes I'll replace this with a Seidio as soon as they release one for the HD2.
Cheers,
Bob
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Thanks Travis, it's fitting better face-in. I dremeled out the bottom corners a bit - they were angled to match the glass-out orientation - and now the top clip fits just right.
yeah, I noticed that the bottom corners are slightly angled. I'll have to dremel those out as well. After owning the holster for a week I've noticed that the plastic does loosen up a bit for ya, so now it clips in and out of the holster pretty nicely, but stays in when you want it to... I'm pleased.
OP HTC-HDZ clip broke
Update on the cheap belt clip: it broke. ...
Think Mobile Solutions SKU# 10259 T-Mobile HTC HD2 Holster Belt Clip $9.99 on sale, free shipping ...
Packaging: Wireless Accessories sticker PHLHTCHD2 made in China ...
Unit markings: "OP" on belt clip, "HTC-HDZ" on back ...
The first time I wore this clip in a car, I had the phone out of the holster to use the Bing navigation (thanks Bing!) and it's a good thing. When I got out of the car and snapped the phone into the holster, it came apart in my hands. The clip hinge had broken where one of 2 plastic eyelets are on the clip part.
If I'd had the phone in the holster while driving, it probably would have tumbled to the pavement as I got out of the car.