Tether bolt
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Topic: Tether bolt
Posted By: E&L+1
Subject: Tether bolt
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:47pm
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We have just brought a new seat for DD and need to get a tether bolt installed.
DP works on cars modifying them etc and his brother is a mechanic. Can they put it in or will we have to find a certified installer? I can't find any info and the safe 2 go lady at the shop was a bit vauge in who could get them done. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:56pm
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We just did it ourselves. Our cars & even Ute have already got holes drilled. This was on vehicles 16 years old so you might already have a bolt hole somewhere? ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 12:32pm
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Our car is 10 years old and had no tether hole but DH just put it inusing the cordless drill.
I'm surprised the safe2go lady didn't give you a definitive answer - they're normally pretty clear. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 1:31pm
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I'll have to have a look for a hole.
I was too she said you might be able to put it in the parcel tray (It's a sedan) she gave me a workshop to go too but didn't really say if I could take it anywhere else. DP will just do it I think there are clear instructions on how to do it so should be able to sus it out. Thanks  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jessiesmum
Date Posted: 11 April 2010 at 3:11pm
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Hi
I got given a phone number of a guy who does it when I bought the seat (from Kiwibaby in Mt Roskill), he came to the house, which was brilliant. Our car was a bit tricky as the speakers are placed right where you would put the anchor point. So after a bit of hmmming and arrhhing he had to glue the centre seat bit that opens out (don't even know what that's for - an arm rest??) shut and put the anchor point in the middle of the parcel tray. It was a bit annoying while she was rear facing as I had to climb in to the car to lift her over the tether strap but was fine once we turned the seat round. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Renee & Lauren
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 11:39am
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I have a question regarding tether straps. Do ALL cars have to have them with carseats in them or what? I went into Babycity the other day as I was explaining that our straps for seatbelts are a bit too short for the carseat and she said that we need a teather bolt in the car.. now all this has changed since I had my daughter 5 yrs ago. ------------- http://lilyslim.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 12:21pm
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Hi Renee and Lauren it is my understanding that if you buy a carseat with a tether strap you have to use it which will mean that you need a tether bolt. This has to be used in conjunction with a seatbelt or latch system though
What sort of carseat are you talking about? This website might be able to help http://www.childrestraints.co.nz/ - linky We have sorted out tether bolt issues, we did it ourselves at BIL workshop and got him to check it. A different safe to go lady checked it today and it is all good ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Renee & Lauren
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 1:21pm
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Hi there -
We have a safe and sound carseat - I think it is a Royal one.. but I can't remember as it is 5 yrs ago. We have it rear facing for Jayden but the seat belts are soo tight but I might see if I can get a plunket person to view if we have it in the car correctly and if we actually do need a new one...I want to get a new one..lol ------------- http://lilyslim.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: X
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 6:08pm
Could you please give us the number of that guy? I really need to get one fitted in my car. TIA ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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jessiesmum wrote:Posted By: jessiesmum
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 9:27am
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Sorry it was about 2 years ago so I don't have it anymore but I maybe if you call Kiwibaby at Mt Roskill 620 6460 they might be able to help. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
DD 2007, Angel Baby 2009, DS 2010 |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 12:41pm
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If you're in Auckland there are frequently free evenings in association with Plunket where you can turn up at a specified park/reserve and there are professionals there that do it on the spot for no charge.
That's how we got ours done. Although then we bought a Brio that doesn't need a tether bold anyway. Maybe ring your local plunket and see if they know of any coming up. They're often listed in the community newspapers. -------------  
 
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Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 14 April 2010 at 12:59pm
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The link I put in above has a list of places to go and get it done in Auckland. Baby on the move should also be able to let you know where to go :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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