If not Multimac, how do I fit 3 or 4 children safely in my car?

The Story Behind Multimac

Multimac was born out of necessity in 1995 when mechanical engineer and founder, Kevin Macliver, welcomed his fourth child. Despite already owning two seven-seater cars, Kevin found that family travel was still a struggle—awkward, impractical, and far from the seamless experience he had hoped for.

Realizing that if a car’s back seat could comfortably fit three adults, it should also be able to accommodate three or four children, Kevin set out to create a smarter solution. The result? Multimac—a revolutionary multi-child car seat system that has since transformed the way thousands of families travel.

However, many parents still opt for seven-seater cars or even second vehicles. So, how do these alternatives compare to a Multimac? Let’s take a closer look.

Is a Seven-Seater Really the Best Option?

At first glance, a seven-seater seems like the most obvious solution for bigger families. These vehicles provide extra seats in the rear, which can be folded up or down when needed. However, they come with several drawbacks:

🚫 Compromised Boot Space – When using the rear seats, boot space is drastically reduced—not ideal for families packing for trips or even just the weekly shop.

🚫 Safety Concerns – The rear seats are in the crumple zone of the vehicle, making them the most dangerous place to sit in the event of a rear-end collision—especially at motorway speeds. If you ever take a taxi with a seven-seater, avoid the back row!

🚫 Difficult to Park & Manoeuvre – Seven-seaters are larger and more awkward to drive, making parking in towns or tight spaces a hassle.

🚫 Inconvenient Access – Getting a child out of the rear seats often means other passengers need to move first, making daily school runs or emergencies more complicated.

🚫 Higher Costs – Buying, insuring, and maintaining a seven-seater can be significantly more expensive than keeping your current car and adding a Multimac.

By contrast, Multimac solves all of these issues:

✅ Keeps your boot space free
✅ Ensures children are safely positioned away from the crumple zone
✅ Fits into your existing car—no need for a bigger vehicle
✅ Can be removed in under five minutes, allowing you to use your car as normal

And when it comes to safety, Multimac is crash-tested to the highest standards—often exceeding requirements so dramatically that tests need to be repeated just to prove the results weren’t a fluke!

What About Buying a Second Car?

Another alternative parents consider is purchasing a second car to split the family across two vehicles. While this might seem practical, it comes with major downsides:

🚫 More Expensive in the Long Run – Even if you find a cheap second-hand car, you’ll double your expenses on:

• Insurance
• Road tax
• Fuel
• Maintenance & repairs
• Parking costs

🚫 Less Family Time – One of the best parts of family trips is travelling together. With two cars, families often end up separated—leading to arguments over who rides with whom and disrupting the fun of shared experiences.

🚫 Logistical Headaches – Coordinating two cars for trips, outings, or even the daily school run adds unnecessary stress.

While having extra boot space and the flexibility to take separate trips might seem like advantages, the financial and practical downsides make a second car a less-than-ideal solution for most families.

Why Multimac is the Ultimate Choice

Multimac was designed to eliminate all these problems—providing a simple, safe, and cost-effective solution for families with three or more children.

✔ Keeps your existing car—no need to buy a bigger, more expensive vehicle.
✔ Ensures top-tier safety—removes children from the crumple zone.
✔ Saves money—a Multimac lasts at least 12 years, costing far less than a new car.
✔ Lets families stay together—no need to split up in separate cars.
✔ Easy to install & remove—takes just five minutes to take out when needed.

We might be a little biased, but after helping thousands of families travel more safely, easily, and affordably, we truly believe that Multimac is the best choice for parents who want a stress-free, cost-effective way to transport their kids.

Want to see how Multimac can work for your family?

Visit our Get A Quote page or contact us at 0121 44 22 007 or [email protected].