IPod will not charge with car adapter

My iPod mini is the older of the two iPods I own, so I use it in the car when I travel. I understand leaving an iPod in the car to charge messes up the battery, but it is okay with me since it is much older. Recently, the mini has not been charging at all when I plug it into the car. Restoring has not worked, though I can try it again.
Any ideas on what I can do?

Sounds like there something wrong with the charger/connection in your car. I occasionally have to remove/replace the cig lighter charger I use in my car; I can tell something's wrong when the red "pilot" light doesn't work (on the charger).

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