I advise a bit of foam rubber fixed around the buttress - just in case! Accidents can happen. Works a treat for SWMBO's Berlingo but it was, I'm afraid, a case of wise after the event. Terry
Thanks, I'll have a go at that.
Went out this morning to fill up with diesel. Never had a diesel before, and looked three or four times just to be certain I was at the right pump. When it was near full, the diesel was bubbling up and the pump didn't cut out. Is this normal for diesel pumps?
I also take the dog with me and he doesn't like the new car. He used to sit on the armrest of the Omega, put his paw resting on the top of the seat, and rest his head on it. I removed the centre head restraint so he could do this. The Accord has leather upholstery and the armrest is a tad higher, and not as comfortable. Consequently, he was a darn nuisance moving from the front to the back. I am thinking of putting him at the back of the seats but not sure how he'll react. He's a cocker spaniel and likes to be able to be near me when he wants.
Does anyone else have a dog that behaves in this way, and how have you coped?
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Yes, you'll find diesel foams a lot more than petrol. You just need to go easy with the nozzle until you can see the level. It took ages to get the last few litres into my old ZX. Can't help with the dog though except to say shouldn't he be confined to the boot in some kind of proper carrier, for safety's sake?
Baz
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Can't help with the dog though except to say shouldn't he be confined to the boot in some kind of proper carrier, for safety's sake?
I have had various suggestions of a similar nature made to my dog. His reply tends to be that he's quite OK on the seats, thank you, but that if the two leggedy would like to go in a box in the boot ...
For some reason that escapes me, the two-leggedies all decline that offer, so we all end up happily stashed on the seats
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Not normal, no but it does happen. You'll find diedel does foam a lot more than petrol though. On the Jeep I can get another 5 litres in after the first "cut out" without endangering local motorcylists from spillage, and I've never yet managed to fill the Berlingo right up (low tank, low filler pipe, slow filler, foaming diesel).
You never stop constantly checking you've got the right nozzle!
Spaniels are as a breed are, of course, mad as a box of frogs. Have you tried telling him he's very lucky to be allowed on the new leather seats and reasoning with him? He probably wouldn't stay behind the seats without a mesh guard of some sort.
Terry
"Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand"
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Went out this morning to fill up with diesel. Never had a diesel before, and looked three or four times just to be certain I was at the right pump. When it was near full, the diesel was bubbling up and the pump didn\'t cut out. Is this normal for diesel pumps? I also take the dog with me and he doesn\'t like the new car. He used to sit on the armrest of the Omega, put his paw resting on the top of the seat, and rest his head on it. I removed the centre head restraint so he could do this. The Accord has leather upholstery and the armrest is a tad higher, and not as comfortable. Consequently, he was a darn nuisance moving from the front to the back. I am thinking of putting him at the back of the seats but not sure how he\'ll react. He\'s a cocker spaniel and likes to be able to be near me when he wants. Does anyone else have a dog that behaves in this way, and how have you coped?
We\'ve got a Sheltie which just loves travelling in the boot, albeit with the ski \'hatch\' open so she can keep in touch. I don\'t know if the Accord has one, but if it does give it a try. You may have to put one of his blankets in the boot to keep him there but dogs generally like the seclusion. Keeps the cabin clear of hairs and dirty paw marks too, specially with a new car.
Cheers
Bill
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Thanks for that Bill, I'll try to contain him at the back. It will be a bit difficult at first but I'll persevere and hope he gets used to it. It's an estate, so he won't be in the boot as such, but behind the back seats.
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Hope he's belted in, like all rear seat passengers hould be, else he might take your head off in a smash (remembering that ad "people are often killed by someone they love").
Actually, and without wishing to be a killjoy, I think loose pets in a car are seriously dangerous, not least as a distraction to the driver and also other drivers, but that's probably for another thread.
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Robbie
Good luck with the car, its a fine looking beast (in my eyes), hope you get many years of enjoyment with it.
Yes Diesel foams, and it takes a little longer to brim it than petrol does. Frankly its not worth trying to brim it as you will be filling it up less anyway.
My dog is NOT allowed on the seats. EVER. In the Scenic she traveled in the boot with the cover on and the centre seat folded down. In the Laguna she is in the boot with the cover on and one seat folded down for ventilation, given a blanket behind the seat thats up she can crumple up as a nest. Dogs mooching around in the cabin are dangerous. Dog is a 5 year old black labrador retriever, a lot of kilos to be flying around in a 30MPH crash.
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You can actually buy dog seat belts. I used to sell them when I worked in a pet-shop.
I say sell, we used to stock them, I don't remember ever having sold one.
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Thanks for all of the replies and good wishes.
Charley does have a harness - it wasn't cheap - but he's a bit of a Houdini and manages to escape, so I've given up on it. He goes everywhere with me in the car - France at least twice a year - so he's well travelled, and so far not a problem, sans harness. He will now be confined to the rear of the tourer and he'll just have to get used to it.
If you aren't a mad dog lover, with a dog such as Charley, then you probably won't appreciate my dilemma.
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How did you get on with the Pet Passport Robbie? Thinking of taking my pooch to France next year.
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The Pet's Passport is no problem once you've done it a few times.
You will have to have your dog microchipped and then vaccinated against rabies. I had the two injections for Charley as it's less likely to fail. A few weeks later, after the second injection - can't remember if it's four or six weeks - comes the blood test. If this is positive then you get your Pet's Passport, and you can return to the UK with your dog six months after the date of the blood test. The Nobivac vaccine is valid for two years, but your pet must receive its booster before the expiry of the passport or you will have to go through the whole process again.
When returning to the UK your pet must be treated against the fox tapeworm and ticks. This must be done between 24 and 48 hours before returning to the UK. The vet must certify that this treatment has been carried out on an official form. At the ferry check-in you will have to provide all of your documentation, which will be checked, and your dog will be scanned for his microchip. On the boat your dog will have to remain in the car for the whole journey.
A few years ago, I was returning from Cherbourg and we were put on a cruise ferry so the car was down below with all of the heavy goods vehicles. It was like an oven, even with the sun roof open and the windows partly down. I went to see the purser and told him I was unhappy about the situation. He was very understanding and gave me an outside cabin for Charley f.o.c. I carried him from the car to the cabin without any problem. I have always found P&O to be excellent.
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I forgot to mention that the French are very civilised in their attitude to dogs. No problem in hotels with my dog, and the same with restaurants.
On the autoroute at one time, it was far too hot to leave him in the car at the services, so I asked if it was OK to take him in. I was assured there was no problem, and when I returned with Charley the girl brought him a bowl of cold water. I have found this to be the case all over France.
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