What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Could we fit a child's seat to the middle of our Grand C-Max's rear seat?
We have just obtained a Ford Grand C-Max. The middle seat of the second row is narrower than the outer two. Is it correct/safe to fit a High Back Booster Group 2/3 child's seat to the middle of the row using the car seat belt as the restraint, to allow adults to sit on the outer seats?
Asked on 19 October 2013 by MH, Swansea
Answered by
Honest John
I wouldn't do that. Instead I would fit separate solid straps from the child seat to the centre seat belt bolts and secure it that way. I take your point. You want the child to be able to see forwards between the driver and passenger seats and not get bored, fractious, or sick down the back of your neck. The best car for that is the new Citroen Picasso which has three proper, full size rear seats, each with an ISOFIX tether: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L2mfn0r9yM . Be aware of the strength of the seatback springs on a Grand C-Max. They once knocked me out and partially detached a retina.
Similar questions
The research I have done into car seats demonstrates that rear-facing car seats are four times safer in a frontal collision so it's not a small increase in safety should you have an accident. Rear shunt...
Your response to the letter 'Inflated opinion' (13.8.13) states that an airbag should only be turned off when a rear facing baby cradle is strapped into the passenger seat. The Government website CDC (Centre...
I own a Mercedes-Benz SL and when I needed a car seat for my grandson who is now eight years old, I was told by Mercedes I had to buy a seat to fit that also turned the airbag off automatically. The price...
Related models
Seven seats as standard, plus sliding side doors. Outstanding ride and handling. Good range of petrol and diesel engines.
Five individual seats. Impressive ride comfort. Large boot. 1.2-litre 130PS engine with auto is a fine choice.