Same problem here with my C1..miked wrote:Sorry for interrupting, I can't help with any advice.
Just wanted to say I'm very interested in how this works out for you. My HDi Xsara has no auxiliary heater (glow plug type or diesel powered eberspacher), and I have to admit that in the depths of winter I usually start the car 10 minutes before I set off on my 5 minute drive to work.
I've just bought an electric fan heater that plugs into the fag lighter but if this fails to cut the mustard then the electric pre-heater may be the answer to my prayers so watching with great interest...