use cdburnerxp. cdrw cd's wont get played because they require a better laser than the ones car players use - cdrw's are darker, hence their reflection sucks.

burn your cd-r's as AUDIO CD's and you will be fine. Ive never had any problems...

Oh, if you really want to have Nero, use Nero Light/Nero Express. Otherwise you will have a big bloatware program.