A third of owners with Pets choose a more spacious car

29 April 2019

Up to 90% of owners with Pets, transport them in their cars

Research of GK "Avtospetstsentr" in April 2019 among its customers up to 90% of car owners who have Pets, in order to save time carrying them on personal cars. Thus when choosing the vehicle up to 30% of them prefer the larger models with a roomy trunk with fitted accessories for comfortable transportation of Pets, such as moving the clippers or other protective mechanisms to ensure the safety of all passengers, including the four-legged.

For 30% of the respondents an important criterion when choosing a new car and is available space and space for transporting Pets. More than 54.7% of respondents would like to have their Pets were easier to get into the car, and 50.9 per cent of owners saying that the vehicle in which they are bringing Pets, must have a big trunk. In addition, customers when buying a car pay attention to the trim. A third of buyers select interior eco-leather, as it less prone to damage and easier to clean dirt after your pet and cheaper compared to natural leather or suede to replace in case of damage. Worst-finishing material for interior, according to car owners with animals – suede, it is chosen by only 5% of respondents.

However, only 15% of respondents knew about the availability of special devices, designed for easy and safe travel with Pets.

In the Russian legislation the transport of Pets is regulated by the General rules of road transport and sanitary rules of transportation of animals. The main requirement for such transport – the lack of interference for the driver. For this to place Pets should only be in the rear seats or in the trunk. They need to firmly fasten or transported in special, tightly sealed carriers. In addition, Pets must not contaminate the car and obstruct the view in glasses rear view.

For violation of veterinary-sanitary rules or non-observance of rules of transportation of animals by a person fined in the amount of ₽500 to ₽to 5000, on legal entities – from ₽10 000 to ₽500 000. For example, in Russia there was a case when employees of traffic police have fined ₽500 hostess Staffordshire Terrier for transportation of a dog in his own car without a seat belt.

The best place for a pet in the car – trunk. Also in pet stores sell special moving-clippers: hard mesh Velcro, which limit the space for the animal, and in the event of an accident will keep him alive. The accessory costs are relatively inexpensive – from ₽500 for the budget option. In crossovers, you can use a special net for the Luggage compartment, which separates the Pets from the passengers. Most of these meshes are included with the car.

According to the results of a survey conducted by GK "Avtospetstsentr" 30% of car owners take into account the presence of a pet when choosing a car and that they are rating cars that are most relevant for transportation of animals.

The most popular cars for travel with Pets are: Kodiaq Skoda, Volkswagen Tiguan, BMW X3 and KIA Soul.

But Nissan is the first in the world to develop a separate version of the car for traveling with Pets – X-Trail 4Dogs. This crossover is equipped with special equipment for enhanced comfort and convenience for the transportation of dogs: a shower and a Hairdryer for Pets that are built into a hidden compartment to save space, the rear compartment of a car upholstered in washable leather coating with a comfy couch and bowl dispensers for water and food.

However, Skoda is the leader in accessories for your Pets. Skoda brand always pays attention to motorists who have Pets. For example, the brand has developed a special seat belt for dogs, which can save the life of the animal in case of an accident. In addition, the car is equipped with a protective case from dirt and wool.

The cars of this brand space in the trunk for a pet with separation grids, and easy to clean material.

According to a survey conducted by specialists of GC "Autospeccentre", 43% of respondents believe that in their absence, animals experience discomfort; 23% believe that Pets are extremely not tolerate separation from home; almost half of the respondents (43%) feel guilty going on a trip without their Pets, 94% are interested in how a pet feels when they call home; almost half (49%) thinks about the dog "very often"; 65% of the trip brought a separate gift for four-legged friend, and 26% speak with your pet over the phone.

The representative a press-services GK "Avtospetstsentr" Anna Utkina said: "Almost 90% of drivers carry Pets in the trunk or in the back seat, without considering the possibility of using paid services for transportation. Automakers consider the interests of buyers, releasing more and more models with a roomy trunk, built-in fixtures and salons in eco-leather a dark colors, damage-resistant and easy to clean after traveling with Pets. Dealerships GK "Avtospetstsentr" uchityvayut all the requirements and preferences of customers. We guarantee that today we can travel by car with Pets comfortable and safe".

To take your pet with you on a trip and not feel remorse in advance to accustom the animal to the car. To do this, you must first give your pet to sniff the vehicle, to get used to his appearance and smell, to put on the back seat and on the floor favorite toy and a treat, wait until the pet will get used and will take a treat. The next step is to start the engine: it is better that at this time there was someone with a pet, stroking it and soothing voice. Then you can try to feed him with closed doors and to make a short trip. When the pet becomes more relaxed and attempts to consider the salon or to look out the window, it's safe to say that the adaptation was successful and the animal is ready for longer trips.

There is even a ranking of cities that are most favorable for traveling with animals. Saint Petersburg the best city – voted for by 45% of respondents. Second place – Voronezh 22%, third in Sochi, for the town voted by 17% of respondents. The five leaders also included Yalta and Moscow, they got 8% votes..