Hi all!

3 months ago i set up my own dog walking and pet services business. It has taken off far quicker than i anticipated and am now in need of either a car or van, fitted with crates...

Anyone have experience with this? What car would be best? I have seen that Vauxhall Zafiras are quite popular as the seats fold flat. Does anyone know of others. I will be happy to have any back seats permanently folded down, as i want to get crates that really 'fit' the car, and then just stay their. I would like to be able to transport 4 dogs, so would need enough room for 4 crated areas.

As well as car models, I'm also looking for any info on companies that make the crates to fit the vehicles...

Can anyone help??

Would you consider a small van where the crafts could be bolted down and made permenant? The dog walker near us has one - and she has two tiers of crates fastened in - assuming the smaller dogs go in the top crates!

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Hi! Yes I have been looking at vans too. The only problem I have is I only drive automatic, and they seem to be very few and far between, or if i do find one, really expensive!!

I'm looking to spend about £1000 - £1500 crates inclusive, so im on a bit of a budget!

I would keep an eye on sites like agilitynet as you often find cars and vans already kitted out for sale on there. I have a Vito I use that is kitted out and does the job really nicely as I have 2 up 2 down big crates and lots of room in the middle for storing things, but as you say hard to find an automatic one with crates for that budget

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I have a zafira,automatic and I fold the back seat up and have a box in there with leads etc in.

The boot space is perfect for dog walking,and I have barjo dog guard and tailgate guard fitted,perfect for the job.

I haven't needed a van, just an SUV, but then again I rarely have need to transport more than one dog at a time as I walk them singly.

I keep one Large Vari-Kennel in the cargo space, and have seat covers and a variety of "dog seatbelts" (harnesses that clip into the seatbelt buckle) for transporting client dogs in the rear seat.

If a Van - VW Caddy.
Car - Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Both are good sizes in my opinion.

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agree very versatile car and you ccan fold or take out rear seats for more room. Oh and i have a Barjo tailgate to fit this car, for sale if anyone is interested lol

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love me love the dogs

Many of the modern vans (smaller ones) drive like cars anyway. I found it best to get a van with fixed partitions and crates as this seemed more secure.

I would go and have a look at as many as you possibly can, as there are some real bargains to be had at the moment, and that way you can guage what is reasonable or not.

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Hi, I'm Barrie a Professional Dog Walker in the Leeds area.

hi, do you still have your Barjo tailgate for sale for the citroen xsara picasso? if so could you give me price?