What Car Q&A - Can I protect my seats from damage?

I’m trying to find a way of protecting my car seats from wear and lasting-indentations left by my child’ car seat. Would it be safe to put a layer of carpet underneath the seat?
Jess Sutton

Putting a layer of carpet under the car seat is potentially dangerous. If it’s too thick, it could raise the seat too high. Or, if it’s slippery it could allow the seat move around.

There are specially-designed products to do just what you need, however, such as the Sunshine Kids In Car Grip-It Mat (£9.99 from Amazon.co.uk) and the Neatseat (£24.99 from Mothercare).

Both are safer ways of keeping you child seats in place, without them damaging your car seat at the same time.