Cranfield Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Not "Guard Dog". ......sorry, I couldn't resist that. Having lost an eBay auction (first time ever, due to a phone call, I got sniped ) for a Volkswagen Passat Estate dog guard and not wishing to pay £100 for a new one, I am seeking advice. I have seen adjustable dog guards advertised (mostly Saunders ), but they seem to have "feet" that press against the ceiling lining in the car. As they are spring loaded arms, I assume there is some pressure behind the "feet" and I am concerned that I don't want to mark the lining. Has anyone had any experience of this style of dog guard, in a decent family car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Cranfield, I had one in a vectra estate which the arms were adjustable to the sides, you could alter the heigh of it by sliding the tops out but it didn't need to touch the roof lining. It was a tight fit between the sides of the car and had large almost sucker like feet. I still had it up until a couple of weeks ago. (not much help now I know) I think it was an RAC make from halfords. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Aha, so the top arms don't actually have to touch the roof lining ? something I hadn't considered. All of the pictures I have seen show it doing just that. I think I will have to go look at a few samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 After a particularly gory RTA I changed to a metal dog box and think it much better for the dogs too as they don`t tend to get thrown about as much as in the rear of the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 I have purchased a dog cage that is 48"x33"x33", which it will sleep in and be in when we are unable to supervise it, as its growing up. It is very heavy and I wouldn't want to have to keep putting it into the estate car and then taking it out every other day. I agree that dog cages in cars are safer, but the dog guard is going to be more convenient and sufficient for the journeys we will be doing. There you are, I am putting convenience before the safety of my dog. However, taking into account that I have never had an accident with a dog in any car/truck I have ever owned, I consider it an acceptable risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 The adjustable ones Cranfield are probably not up to what your girl will need and If it is the type that push onto the lining they will leave marks. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Cranners, I've got one of the type you mention in my Peugeot estate and to be really honest they aren't that great. They tend to slide about and not be very secure. The sides parts can be extended out but you get a bit more rigidity (not much) with the top bars on the head lining of the car. Sorry to sound negative, they are OK for occasional use but you want something a bit more robust for regular use IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've had an adjustable as well and it was putting it mildly ****, but then mine does have jack russels to contend with I now have a purpose built one in my fourtrack that luckily I got cheap on ebay plus a large assortment of stuff wedged down the side of the seats where the little ******** were managing to squeeze through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks for the tips, I may get a cage for while its small, but go for the proper Volkswagen accessory and hopefully find one cheap on eBay. Or, it will be a bit of thick rope, tied to a large concrete block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Aye up Mr cranfield i am sure i have one from my old Passat. not sure if they are all the same thats one problem the other is about 150 miles. will look in the morning and let you know. its a freebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Dougy, I'm looking for the dog guard for models 1997 to 2005, as its a 2003 Passat Estate. Apparently, before 1997 and after 2005, they have different fitting systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Mr cranfield mine was off a G reg so prob no good sorry. cant give the thing away never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Nice try Dougy and I appreciate the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Having lost an eBay auction (first time ever, due to a phone call, I got sniped ) for a Volkswagen Passat Estate dog guard and not wishing to pay £100 for a new one, I am seeking advice. Cranfield, Next time try here You get three free snipes a week. Tiercel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbears10 Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I have a full guard from MMG It wasn't cheap and the fixings screw into the linig of the car but there are only 2 and they are small. It clips into the parcel shelf points as well. There is no chance of the dog getting round the guard and it will be 100% safe in a crash. In an accident those guards with the big rubber feet will be no use whatsoever. If you think of the weight of a lab or pointer, the force in an accident will knock those guards out easily and someone in the back seat is going to be in big trouble, not to mention the dog itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 tenbears10, Wow, they are the Rolls Royce of dog guards, especially the tailgate unit I doubt my Wife will let me turn the back of her car into Fort Knox. Perhaps when the pup gets big enough to jump in the back of the truck, I may invest in a set-up like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Dougy, I'm looking for the dog guard for models 1997 to 2005, as its a 2003 Passat Estate. Apparently, before 1997 and after 2005, they have different fitting systems. Hi Cranfield, I came across this forum when looking for a tailgate guard for my new car, I have a VW dog guard looking for a new home it was used on my 1999 Passat estate, but was bought only a couple of years ago and is in a good condition. Sorry Cranfield, forgot to mention I live near Maidstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Seadog, you have a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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