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DCS
28-01-2009, 08:50 PM
http://www.multimac.co.uk/home

What do you think?

sarah707
28-01-2009, 09:13 PM
Oh wow!

I remember when I used to get 3 seats in the back of my old Fiesta when my 2 were little.

Happy days! :D

Twinkles
28-01-2009, 09:18 PM
How clever , quite expensive though !

miffy
28-01-2009, 09:41 PM
Wonder why no-one's thought of that before?

They look good

Miffy xx

LisaMarie
28-01-2009, 09:44 PM
they look really good, and cheaper than a new car

janiefear
28-01-2009, 10:02 PM
OMG, what a fabulous idea - but how much, they are so expensive!!!!!

rickysmiths
28-01-2009, 10:04 PM
They look amazing. But the cost! over £300 per seat but min purchase £1000!!!! :eek: The insurance companies are going to have to up the indivdual limit (£200) on replacing car seats aren't they?

madasahatter
28-01-2009, 10:30 PM
Also would your car insurance allow it. Wouldn't you technically be overloaded if you used one of these to convert a 5 seater to a 6 seater, as your insurance covers you for the maximum that the car is registered/designed to carry IYSWIM

rickysmiths
28-01-2009, 10:46 PM
Good point madasahatter. :clapping: You have to notify DVLA of any modifications as well, would adding an extra seat come under this I wonder?:idea:

desiderata
28-01-2009, 11:01 PM
Thats a very good invention tho. But your probably right that insurance wouldnt allow it or your premlium would go through the roof. x

littletreasures
29-01-2009, 10:18 AM
Great invention.

Be good for the couple who have just had octuplets!!

FizzysFriends
29-01-2009, 11:31 AM
Wouldn't there arms be overlapping each other?

venus89
29-01-2009, 11:39 AM
Great invention.

Be good for the couple who have just had octuplets!!

Lol :laughing:
In principle I think it's a good idea but I'd like to see one close up to see how much room the kids really had - if you're squeezing 4 kids into a space that's sometimes a squash for three wouldn't they be a little bit on the cramped side?

Lincsminder
29-01-2009, 02:03 PM
I would love that but have worked out the combination I would need comes to £1700, would be cheaper to change cars. Allthough we would get 6 years use out of it.

Jules12Wed
29-01-2009, 04:54 PM
Look geat but like has been said before very very expensive £1,299

~*Sarah*~
29-01-2009, 05:09 PM
What a good idea,

Way too pricey though, it said it didnt know if it would fit in my ford escort:laughing: .

Its would be worth more than the car

oakie dokie
29-01-2009, 05:13 PM
fab idea but i wonder how easy and quick they are to put in and remove as at weekend i wouldnt need them.

HomefromHome
29-01-2009, 05:24 PM
great but how much??!!??!!!
i can get 3 car seats in the back seat of my ford escort estate so wont be rushing out to get them!!!!!:)

Helpinghands
29-01-2009, 09:34 PM
I WANT ONE!!!

mandy moo
30-01-2009, 06:05 PM
Blimey I could turn my discovery into a Taxi,:laughing:
4 on the back seat and 4 inthe boot:laughing:

huggableshelly
26-02-2009, 06:31 PM
did anyone look into these for insurance reasons?

it might solve my slight issue thats for sure.

FizzysFriends
26-02-2009, 07:44 PM
If you get an answer from an insurance company let us know. No that I would use it myself, unless there safety reports are exceptional, there is no side protection.

Pedagog
26-02-2009, 11:59 PM
Mmm, must say I'm surprised by the following from their site.


What insurance companies say about multimac
Norwich Union

Fitting a Multimac will convert your car from a 5-seater to a 6-seater. It has been discussed by the ABI (Association of British Insurers) who have welcomed it as a further contribution to child safety, and report that its members will not change premiums, but you should however, advise them that you are using a Multimac. Norwich Union have specifically stated that: ‘The Multimac is Norwich Union approved, and fitment will not invalidate your policy’

huggableshelly
27-02-2009, 07:01 AM
thankyou for that.

I discussed it with me hubby last night and there are more cons than pros

for instance when I'm out with no children and need a big boot such as stock from the garden centre I cant easily remove the seating system to lye it all down flat.

also 3 days a wk I have mainly over 8's who moan at being on booster seats so might cause bigger issues having them strapped in a 5 point but it is so much safer.

I think I may have managed to convince him to look into gaining an 8 seater but not pushing him anymore, walking isnt really an issue for me its just the younger ones they tire quickly and too old for a buggy.