Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size
Vehicle
There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars.
You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide.
Tyre size
Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose.
Ladder track chains
The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
Crash tested Dog Cages for Seat Leon X-Perience estate (2015 onwards)
4pets PRO dog cages
We think the 4pets PRO crash-tested dog cages are the best on the market - they're really good looking and have numerous ease of use features to complement their fundamental strength.
Most cages are only designed to contain a dog, to stop it getting into the driver's area. They'll provide no protection to the humans in the vehicle except in a slow speed collision, and no protection to the dog either. The PRO range is designed to protect both humans and dogs, thanks to the use of energy absorbing materials and intelligent design, all tested and approved by the German TÜV.
The PRO size 22 Medium, available in two lengths, is designed for two small to medium sized dogs or, with the dividing panel removed, two medium dogs or one large dog
This PRO 22 Medium is 96.5cm wide, 66.0cm high, 83.5cm long/deep
Unfortunately there are no 4pets PRO cages available for your vehicle because of the size / shape of the tailgate.
Alternative options
4pets Caree car seat travel system
The 4pets Caree is designed for cats and dogs up to 15kg and is fixed to the vehicle seat with a seatbelt, or (with an accessory) to any pair of ISOFIX latch points.
It's designed for safety, and has passed TÜV's crash- testing regime. It's also designed for ease of use, with a door on each side (one-handed opening and closing), and a very cosy bed that’s easily removed for hand washing.
A state-of-the-art travel system for small pets, to 15kg
Crash-tested safety - always reassuring to know!
Fits via seatbelt (max. 15kg) or (quicker) via ISOFIX latching points (max. 8kg)
Removable and washable bedding
Three colour options: Black, Cool Grey and Smoked Pearl
Fabric cages and crates
Our range of fabric dog crates constructed from only the best quality materials are perfect for travelling with your pet, providing them with a cosier refuge than a steel cage or plastic crate.
Pet Tubes are designed for use on the rear seat of your car. There's plenty of space and ventilation for the dog, and all dog hairs and dried mud etc. will be kept inside the Pet Tube, not on the car seats.
Dog Bag is fundamentally a much gentler, warmer, and all round snugger refuge for a pet than a steel cage or a plastic crate. The base is square rather than rectangular so it takes up less space in the boot of the car, and the top of it squashes down in low ceiling cars.