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« Reply #15 on: 12 January 2008, 18:16:09 »
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Maybe chop in the Facelift for an estate then?

Maybe I should have put more thought into this before I gassed it  :-/

It's all very well covering the seats, but muddy dogs scratch doorcards, and all sorts  :'(

After a period of time, hairs get everywhere, and I mean everywhere.
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« Reply #16 on: 12 January 2008, 18:37:30 »
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Maybe chop in the Facelift for an estate then?

Maybe I should have put more thought into this before I gassed it  :-/

It's all very well covering the seats, but muddy dogs scratch doorcards, and all sorts  :'(

After a period of time, hairs get everywhere, and I mean everywhere.

Ohhhhhhhh yes.

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« Reply #17 on: 12 January 2008, 18:38:02 »
Shouldn't animals be restrained in the back? I thought that there was a law covering this now?

I believe that there are restraints that can be fitted. When restrained, the animals shouldn't be able to jump around and damage the car.

Seems quite dangerous to me to have animals jumping around in a car which could distract the driver, or worse in the event of an accident, to injure others in the car.  :-? :-? :-?

James, I think you need to consider an estate very carefully, and without delay, if you are going to continue carrying animals in your car.
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« Reply #18 on: 12 January 2008, 18:43:30 »
Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really
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« Reply #19 on: 12 January 2008, 18:44:08 »
no law on dogs or other animals being restrained, although the frequency of people harnessing dogs into seats is increasing.
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« Reply #20 on: 12 January 2008, 18:45:45 »
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Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really

They might be the best dogs in the world, but they'll make a right mess of the back of your head in a head on collision.
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« Reply #21 on: 12 January 2008, 18:48:23 »
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Golfbuddy might i add that our dogs dont jump all over the car when james is driving but i can see your point though, they are good dogs really

They might be the best dogs in the world, but they'll make a right mess of the back of your head in a head on collision.

Absolutely, they become a projectile if you have an impact at any speed.

I like the item that Broocie posted up, the doggie harnesses that clip on the seat belts.

An estate seems sooo much more practical though..
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« Reply #22 on: 12 January 2008, 18:49:47 »
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Seems quite dangerous to me to have animals jumping around in a car which could distract the driver,

they don't jump around or cause any distractions. It's the safety factor, along with my car getting ruined, that concerns me.
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« Reply #23 on: 12 January 2008, 18:57:43 »
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When restrained, the animals shouldn't be able to jump around and damage the car.


I have had Lucy harnessed in the back before, and whilst she's safe, she can still reach over and "paw" at the doorcard.

I am thinking about the total dog closure kit from halfords!
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« Reply #24 on: 12 January 2008, 19:43:48 »
Just worried about your safety guys. You know, loud noise etc, the animal panics and you don't know what could happen to you or to other motorists.

Most owners say that their animals never cause any trouble and are always well behaved. Be that as it may, it only takes one incident and it's all over.  :'(

Keep safe guys, it's a dangerous out there.  :y
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« Reply #25 on: 12 January 2008, 19:51:39 »
Totally agree Martin...

I think I'm going to get some Harnesses for now, and a protection kit, and get an Estate in September :)
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« Reply #26 on: 12 January 2008, 20:22:11 »
If you're looking for a really cheap estate to buy and run then perhaps a big heavy Omega  isn't going to meet that criterea.
You've waited ages to get your facelift so don't sell it, I know you would regret it.

There are loads of Astra / Escort size estate cars that will be a hell of a lot cheaper to run and can be picked up for peanuts at auction. If you run a second car it helps if you can insure and run it for as little as possible.

 

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« Reply #27 on: 12 January 2008, 20:26:00 »
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If you're looking for a really cheap estate to buy and run then perhaps a big heavy Omega  isn't going to meet that criterea.
You've waited ages to get your facelift so don't sell it, I know you would regret it.

There are loads of Astra / Escort size estate cars that will be a hell of a lot cheaper to run and can be picked up for peanuts at auction. If you run a second car it helps if you can insure and run it for as little as possible.

 

 

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« Reply #28 on: 12 January 2008, 20:40:49 »
Well if it has to be an Omega how about.....




Wait for it.......




Fitting a.......






Shin Killer TOWBAR......





Then towing an Ifor Williams trailer for the doggies!
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« Reply #29 on: 12 January 2008, 20:41:20 »
Select is too crap - you could get a CD for similar money.

No more than £100 for that
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