So explain why I am wrong instead of making a 3 word reply, then we can all learn from my mistake.

 

 

Sorry adarajames, but that wasn't obvious from your original question.

Three more. Read post above!

Flintstone, even with a ventlock (which is what the bits that lock the boot a few inches open are mostly called) if its a hot day, the dogs still won't have enough air in the car and will overheat to a fatal level in around 20 mins or so, hence the full tailgate guard which allows enough air to be safe for longer periods in the car, such as at dog shows etc. 

Three more. Read post above!

 

But unfortunately I'm afraid I'm not psychic, so you 3 words meant nothing.

 

Why so aggressive?

In the opening question by adarajames that item wasn't mentioned, and as I have explained I had never heard of it before.

 

Adarajames,

From your response to Flintstone I'm guessing that the lock-bar thing isn't suitable, and what you are looking for is a complete metal frame that locks into the rear hatchback space, but leaves the hatch up. Is that correct?

Llani, yes, that's right, look at the link I posted, you'll see a photo of the idea on an estate car. They are made to fit the particular vehicle, although are rather pricey! You can do the same thing with a car cage though, which is probably what I'll be doing for now, not having the money for the official tailgate guard, but it fills the full area of the open tailgate, can't be moved so as to sneak an arm around or over it, and so blocks all access to the vehicle very effectively.

 

Its not the sort of thing I would leave open on a public street though for example, you could break in to it, as much as you could break a window to break in, but its great when waiting at agility without having to have the dogs tied to you, where you can see the car or its surrounded by other cars open in the same way, or if going to the loo at a service station on very hot days, without risking the dogs health by leaving them shut in completely

Right, off to France this year and will be spending a good amount of time on the beach.

Was thinking that I don't want to leave the yeti's keys on the beach. As the keys have to be kept dry. I was wondering if I got a spare key cut, without all the electrics in it (like a service key) I could then lock the proper key in the boot, along with valuables and use the service key to lock the car.

My question is would this work, and where could I get such a key from.

Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions

I ordered a service key from my Skoda garage, the key is standard just without the buttons but works the ignition as it has memory. so I hide it on the car in case I leave the keys in the car, or mislaid them say I have just put the shopping in the car with the keys and taken the trolley back, go back to the car and it has locked itself, as I had only pressed the middle button for the boot. Now the service key will unlock the car but you have to put into the ignition within 30 seconds or the alarm will go off. you must buy the proper service key from Skoda.

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Could you tell us how much please, CHILLEY?

That sounds promising. Will contact the dealer for a price.

Thanks

Keeping keys dry - have a look in one of the supermarkets .Asda do a range of zip seal freezer bags, About a couple of quid. Or there's always locksmiths who are undercutting the stealers.

With my dog in the car, I got an OAP card thermpometer from local doctors place. I'd say virtually unbreakable. 

Hi just spoken to my dealer, aand have been advised that Betty cannot have a none electronic key :( could this be as I have memory seat option.

Chilley can you advise of the spec of your car and the part number of the key so I can revisit thgis with them, oh and the pricem

Thanks

Keeping keys dry - have a look in one of the supermarkets .Asda do a range of zip seal freezer bags, About a couple of quid. Or there's always locksmiths who are undercutting the stealers.

Better still is a proper dry bag - see outdoor shops . I like the exped ones the xxs 1litre size will do you . There is also an ultra light version but not as robust.

They are however much more expensive than freezer bags !