Are there different ISOFIX bases?

There are 3 distinct kinds of ISOfix bases; Universal, Semi-Universal and Vehicle specific.

What does ISOFIX base do?

An ISOFIX base is an attachment that’s fitted directly to the chassis of your car. This allows you to safely install your child’s car seat by simply clicking the car seat on and lifting it off with either a lever or a button.

What is the difference between ISOFIX and ISOFIX?

Isofit seats still makes use of the vehicle’s Isofix anchor points but, unlike Isofix, uses the vehicle’s built-in three-point seatbelt to restrain the child rather than the five-point belt built in to Isofix seats.

What does ISOFIX child seat preparation mean?

An Isofix child seat is ‘plugged’ into the corresponding fitting points in the car, removing the need to use the car’s seat belts to secure it. An additional top tether or support leg is used to prevent the child seat titling or rotating in an impact.

Are ISOFIX bases Universal UK?

Are all ISOfix bases the same? The ISOfix bases look similar in style but are all different. They all have the ISOfix points to attach to the car’s ISOfix anchorage points.

Is there a universal car seat base?

Are All Car Seat Bases Universal? No, not all car seat bases are universal. When choosing a car seat base, it is vital to check and double-check that the base is compatible with your car seat make and model.

Is ISOFIX mandatory UK?

It works on R44 seats, which can also be secured by a seatbelt if the car has no ISOFIX attachments. All UK-sold i-Size seats integrate with the ISOFIX system as well as with seatbelts. ISOFIX is safer, though, with ISOFIX mounting points being a mandatory requirement in all new cars sold since early 2013.

When did ISOFIX become standard?

ISOFIX is an international standard for attaching a car seat (child restraint) to your car, without the use of a seat belt. The system was developed by car seat manufacturer Britax-Romer and car maker VW, and was first released in 1997*. Most European cars from 2001 have ISOFIX installed.

Is an ISOFIX base a legal requirement?

Children weighing more than 22kg and taller than 125cm can use a backless booster seat. Children of 12 years old or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or height they must do by law. Child seats must be fitted either using ISOFIX mountings or a diagonal seat belt strap.