Ipod connected to car iPod ready deck

I have an iPod that is connected to my car iPod ready stereo. It is connected via an aftermarket product. My question is, is it ok to leave myiPod connected 24x7 in my car? Will it drain the battery faster? Will it damage my ipod?

It depends. On mine, when the car unit is turned on, the iPod battery receives a charge and does so whilst it's in use. When the car unit is turned off and I leave the iPod connected, it shuts down, so according to the manufacturer of my car head unit, it's ok to leave the iPod connected 27/7. Does yours do the same? You should check with the maker of your car unit.
However, I don't leave my iPod in the car 24/7 for other reasons, one of which is that I don't want it to be stolen. Also so it's not subject to temperature extremes.

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