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Sue, the problem is the Ace only has a small internal memory. It's not a fault, it's not a high end phone designed for many apps and functions - just basic calls and texts really.
You can use your USB stick, no problem, but I would connect it after you have started the engine amd disconnect it before switching off as power "spikes" can cause damage, but only to the stick, not the vehicle.
Google play is a great idea and I use it all the time but only on wifi or with my PAYG SIM that gives unlimited data (not something that O2 offer anymore). If you are willing to change you could switch to Giffgaff (part of O2) who offer unlimited data for £12 a month http://giffgaff.com/index/offer. This way you can stream all the Google music you like.
As for a better phone, I would suggest you look in your local CEX (http://uk.webuy.com/) for a Galaxy S or S2. Both are relatively cheap these days and are great phones. Just make sure you get an O2 or unlocked one.
HTH 
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Your car shouldn't be the problem but if the phone is still on Gingerbread that could be. From memory bluetooth streaming was a feature from ICS onwards, however, if you look on Google Play you will find apps that may help you https://play.google.com/store/search?q=bluetooth+music+streamer&c=apps
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Hi Sue, if the car does not have Bluetooth you will need an aux cable to connect the phone to the aux in on your stereo. It's just a straight cable with a 3.5mm jack on each end. You can get from Maplin or online like Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-5mm-Stereo-Jack-Plug-1-2M/dp/B00077DC3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365080340&... Just connect cable between your phones headphone socket and the aux in on the stereo. You won't do any damage as it's only an audio signal but you might get some "popping" through the cars speakers if you connect before you start the car.
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Sue, I'm just a customer like 99% of the people that help out on here. I have a day job in the Automotive sector but I am on holiday for Easter at the moment Word of warning re data use, if you are streaming from Google Music you will use a hell of a lot of data. 1 album can be as much as 500mb, you are better off getting an SD card for your phone and copying albums to that, then you will not use any data at all. Streaming from cloud services is only really viable if you are connected to wifi or have an unlimited data plan.
Word of warning re data use, if you are streaming from Google Music you will use a hell of a lot of data. 1 album can be as much as 500mb, you are better off getting an SD card for your phone and copying albums to that, then you will not use any data at all. Streaming from cloud services is only really viable if you are connected to wifi or have an unlimited data plan.
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Strewth....is it still Easter over there?
I agree with M15, Aux in would be the best option. I have had nothing but trouble when using USB as usually it just uses your device as a mass storage system meaning two downsides:
1. Only music saved to your phone will play
2. you cannot control volume or any other aspect of controling music with your phone.. only the stereo.
I know this post is not adding much but didn't want to seem ignorant, I hope you get sorted
