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Maxi-Cosi - easybase or easyfix? Help!

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lynniep · 30/03/2009 13:32

Ok, I'm confused. I have a cabriofix carseat which has been sitting in the garage for some time now, but it looks like its going to see the light of day again this year
Anyway, last time around, we didnt use a base, but as we dont need to buy a new car seat this time, I think we should invest in one as I'm going to find it more of a pain this time with a 2 year old to see to as well.
I'm confused though - they seem to have two types and its not immediately apparent from the website what the difference is. I tried checking to see if either would fit in our car (nissan almera tino) however theres no information so I'm none the wiser.
Can anyone give me a simple answer - whats the difference? Is one better than the other? Is one isofix and one not? (I dont really konw what that is but I know the Tino has it!)

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Jojay · 30/03/2009 13:39

I think the Easyfix is Isofix, and the Easybase is fitted with a seatbelt

notyummy · 30/03/2009 13:47

I think Jojay is probably right.

Our Nissan Almera's (one now 2/3 years old, and one 4 years old) did not have the fittings for Isofix in them. They can be modified to take them (it cost £50). I believe more modern cars now all have the fittings for Isofix (although don't know this for sure.)

I know Isofix is by FAR the safer option for seats, and means that carseats are sarely fitted all the time. Apparently a frightening percentage of car seats fitted with seatbelts are done incorrectly a lot of the time due to people being a huury/kids fiddling. Thats why we got our cars altered.

SweetApril · 30/03/2009 15:13

Yes, Jojay is right. Easyfix attaches to isofix fittings. Easybase is fitted with 3-point seatbelt. Isofix is the safest.

I would go to your nearest Nissan dealer and ask them to show you precisely where the isofix points are and ask them if both the Maxicosi easyfix and easybase are compatible. Then I would find the nearest Mothercare (or similar) which has both bases in stock and ask them for a demo of how to fit them in your car. Mabye even Halfords have experienced car seat fitters but not sure... Then I would find out who is offering the best deal, online or high street, and buy one!

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lynniep · 30/03/2009 15:26

thanks everyone for the advice. that clears it up ok I will definately find out if I can have the isofix (easyfix) in the car as I'd prefer to go with that obviously.

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SweetApril · 30/03/2009 16:51

lynniep just realised my post seemed very bossy. Sorry, I'm just one for getting the most out of customer service! And, tbh, I think it's very poor that Maxicosi have listed your type of car on their site and then given no information about it. Anyway, hope you're able to sort it all out! Once you have the isofix base fitted in it's solid as a rock and the seat is really easy to put on and off.

Catherine01 · 05/04/2009 08:44

lynniep. Did you manage to find a base for your cabriofix seat? Only we have a Almera Tino 05 model which doesn't have isofix facility and were wondering whether the easifix base would work in the Tino. Baby is due in the next few weeks and we're still trying to find a baby seat which is easy to fit in our vehicle.

Regards

Catherine

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