Isofix bases and accidents?
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I've looked all over t'interwebs to try and find the answer to this to no avail. All I've managed to find is some mumsnet speculation, but nothing concrete.
A couple of months ago my RX-8 was rear ended whilst stationary at traffic lights. The other car was doing between 30 and 40 mph. My daughter was in her recaro child seat on its isofix base and it kept her safe throughout. Now I know that I need to replace the seat. But what I'm not sure about is the isofix base.
Anyone got any idea?
A couple of months ago my RX-8 was rear ended whilst stationary at traffic lights. The other car was doing between 30 and 40 mph. My daughter was in her recaro child seat on its isofix base and it kept her safe throughout. Now I know that I need to replace the seat. But what I'm not sure about is the isofix base.
Anyone got any idea?
Trif said:
Is that what your insurer says or the one you are claiming from?
My insurer. They were handling the total loss section of the claim, but because I'd declined their legal cover add-on they refuse to have anything to do with any of the rest of it. Instead they pointed me to the no-win no-fee people to deal with the child seat and injuries. They did say that they'd pay out £100 uninsured loss payment if I wanted, but given that the child seat and base were about £250 worth, I turned down their offer.We got a Jane (pronounciation varies as its a Spanish firm with French links) Isofix base and have changed the connecting seat with size of child. Originally had a Strata base and a seat to go with http://www.johnstonprams.co.uk.
There are some other ones on that set of pages that do higher Group levels. Some are multi-Group. I had a look at a Group 1/2/3 seat that did Isofix but wasn't impressed at the level of padding at the Group 1 end; looked a little sparse. So I've got a 'cheaper' (still expensive, but worth it) Group 1 seat, and will go up later when little-un gets big enough.
Incidentally, we have two seat in two cars, one Isofix and one belt-tethered. They both seem to be firmly secured so don't completely discount the belted versions. Personally, I'd go Isofix, but the belted version it secure enough for me.
Dr Rick
There are some other ones on that set of pages that do higher Group levels. Some are multi-Group. I had a look at a Group 1/2/3 seat that did Isofix but wasn't impressed at the level of padding at the Group 1 end; looked a little sparse. So I've got a 'cheaper' (still expensive, but worth it) Group 1 seat, and will go up later when little-un gets big enough.
Incidentally, we have two seat in two cars, one Isofix and one belt-tethered. They both seem to be firmly secured so don't completely discount the belted versions. Personally, I'd go Isofix, but the belted version it secure enough for me.
Dr Rick
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