Dog crate car in Exeter
Professional dog crate car services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
30-60 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Dog crate secured safely in your car using seatbelts, ISOFIX points, or cargo anchors. Your pet travels protected, the crate stays put in sudden stops.
Safe Dog, Safe Journey
Bought a dog crate for the car and now it slides around every time you brake? Or worse, you're not sure it would stay put in an accident? Unsecured crates become projectiles in crashes, putting both you and your dog at risk.
💡 Pro tip: A crate sitting loose in your boot isn't a safety device - it's a danger. Proper anchoring is the difference between protection and problem.
Secured vs Dangerous
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Anchored to seatbelt/ISOFIX/cargo points | Sitting loose, slides when braking |
| Positioned to prevent tipping | Tall crate, tips in corners |
| Padding used where needed | Metal scraping trim |
| Tested with dog's weight | Assumed it's fine without testing |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Check your car's anchor points and crate size |
| Positioning | Place crate for best stability and access |
| Securing | Anchor using strongest available method |
| Testing | Push test, verify won't move or tip |
📦 You're Left With
- Securely anchored dog crate
- Protection for sudden stops and accidents
- Peace of mind your dog travels safely
- Instructions for removing/refitting if needed
Pricing Guide
| Installation Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small crate (back seat) | 30 mins | £60 |
| Large crate (boot) | 45-60 mins | £60-£85 |
| Two crates secured | 1 hr | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Assumes crate fits your car.
Perfect For...
✅ New dog owners - first crate, want it done safely
✅ Rescue dogs - anxious travellers need secure confinement
✅ Large dogs - heavy dogs need strongest anchoring
✅ Long journeys - motorway travel requires proper restraint
Why Choose Us for Dog crate car in Exeter?
Crate secured to prevent movement
Anchor points used correctly
Tested for stability and safety
Advice on safe pet travel
What to Expect
Step 1: Compatibility Check
I verify your crate actually fits your car safely - height, width, depth, access. Sometimes crates are too big or positioned wrong. Better to know before attempting installation.
Step 2: Positioning & Securing
Crate positioned for stability (usually lengthwise in boot). Secured using seatbelts looped through, ISOFIX points, or cargo tie-down anchors. Whatever's strongest for your car and crate combination.
Step 3: Testing
Push test to verify it won't slide, tip, or move. If I can shift it by hand, it'll shift in braking or accidents. Only satisfied when it's genuinely secure.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to secure your own dog crate? Here's how to do it safely:
🔧 Tools/materials you'll need
- Your car's handbook (shows anchor points)
- Ratchet straps or seatbelt extensions
- Padding/towels (protect trim)
- Tape measure
🔒 Finding anchor points
- Back seat: Seatbelts, ISOFIX anchors (check manual)
- Boot: Cargo tie-down loops (usually in floor/sides)
- Estate cars: Often have specific cargo anchor points
- Check your vehicle manual - shows exactly where they are
📍 Securing the crate
- Position crate lengthwise for stability (less likely to tip)
- Thread seatbelt or strap through crate frame
- Pull tight and lock in place
- Use multiple anchor points if possible
- Pad anywhere metal touches trim
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Only using one anchor point (crate can still tip)
- Straps too loose (crate slides in braking)
- Crate positioned sideways (tips in corners)
- No padding (scratches/damages car interior)
- Not testing with dog's weight inside
💡 Pro trick: Put a heavy weight in the crate (bags of compost, toolkit, whatever weighs similar to your dog) and do hard-braking tests in a safe area. If the crate moves, it's not secure enough.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🐕 Multiple dogs? Two smaller crates are often safer than one large crate with divider. Easier to anchor individually and prevents dogs fighting in confined space during stressful journeys.
Crate too big for your car? Happens all the time - especially with large dogs in small cars. I'll tell you honestly if it won't fit safely. Better to know now than try forcing it and ending up with an unstable setup.
Removable for everyday use? I can set it up so you can remove and refit easily yourself - using seatbelts or quick-release straps. Means you get your boot back when not transporting the dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you secure a dog crate in a car?
Using seatbelt, ISOFIX anchors, or cargo tie-downs depending on your car and crate type. The crate needs to be secured so it won't move or tip in sudden braking or accidents. I check what anchor points you've got and use the strongest method available.
Will it damage my car interior?
Not when done properly. I use padding where needed and secure to existing anchor points - no drilling or permanent modifications. Your car stays intact, the crate stays secure.
Can any crate fit in any car?
No - depends on boot/back seat size and crate dimensions. Measure your space and crate before buying. I can advise if what you've got will fit safely, or recommend better options if it won't work.
What's the difference between a dog crate and dog guard?
Crate is an enclosed box that restrains your dog completely. Guard is a barrier that stops them climbing forward but allows movement in the boot. Crates are safer in crashes but take more space. I can fit either.
How long does installation take?
Usually 30-45 minutes to position and secure properly. More complex if your car doesn't have obvious anchor points and we need to find creative but safe solutions. I test everything before you drive.
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