That's how I charge mine, through a permanent 12V socket (although mine is DIN type) - works a treat, very easy to hook up and no additional Optimate socket needed. Why fit an Optimate socket/plug when you can use what you've got already? ;)

Great, that'll do for me.

Did you cut the cable and put a cigarette plug on the end?

Is the cheapest Optimate good enough do you know?

Thanks for your help

Yep, just cut the plug off the Optimate lead and wired the new plug on.

The Optimate 2 will do an effective maintenance job for you and I believe the current kit comes with a 12v Cigarette/DIN plug combo lead anyway!