Hauck Roadster.

Product Tested By Sarah Dickens – Harry & Connie 3 & 5 Months

Sarah Awarded the Hauck Roadster 4.7/5

My initial impression was that the product looked very big, nice and expensive looking. I found the instructions in the main very easy to follow. My husband and I put it together and although most things were simple, however we did have a bit of trouble putting on the front wheels. The instructions for this part could possibly be made a bit clearer but otherwise, it’s very easy to erect – easier than some single buggies I have used in the past. I’ve had no complaints from either child and both have fallen to sleep in it on several occasions so far, therefore I imagine it must be comfortable. I really think my 3 year old would have told me if he didn’t like it. We went to look at a second hand double buggy a while back and he told the owner of it that he didn’t like it! It’s a bit fiddly having to plug the arm strap into the lap strap before clicking it altogether. However once it is in it seems extremely secure. There is no way my 3 year old would be able to figure this one out! I wouldn’t have chosen a double buggy with seats side by side because I think they are too wide to shop with, and whilst there are shops that you can’t easily get round, such as small card shops, it is great for supermarkets and the larger shops. On my single pushchair I have always hooked my baby bag onto the handles but you can’t with this double buggy as it is too wide. However the baskets underneath and the pockets on the back of each seat are fantastic. They are all really good sizes and easy to get to. I found that I actually didn’t need to take my bag out with me – just put the essentials in the baskets and pockets. We have a Focus and Picasso and it easily fits into both boots, although admittedly you can’t get much else in there with it!  I love the colour. It works well for both a girl and boy (goes with their different colour blankets) So far I can’t seem to see any dirt on it so it must hide it well – and we have been to places like farms with it! I can’t quite believe how light and easy to steer this buggy is! This, in my opinion, is its best feature. My parents have used it too and have been very impressed with how easy it is to push/steer. I think it’s great. Although quite heavy to pick up and put it into the boot – but I should imagine that any double buggy would be. Apart from that I think the overall design is superb. It looks very fashionable, very practical and extremely easy to use (both in term of erecting and folding down and steering). Complete value for money. I would have guessed that this would have been in the region of £300. Finding out its actually price has really surprised me. It definitely represents value for money. We have used it so much that now I think I’d be lost without it! I’ve had a couple of parents actually stop me whilst I’ve been shopping to ask me what I think of the pushchair and how easy it is to push. On both occasions I’ve let them have a push to see what they think and both have been extremely impressed. One mom had got a double buggy but the ‘one seat in front of the other’ kind. She said it was so heavy to steer and it was impossible to get up kerbs. I think that at least one of the couples I spoke to would have gone out and brought the pushchair that weekend! I have many friends with kids, and I will definitely continue to recommend this product. It’s been great! The kids have loved sitting together and it’s been a pleasure to push! Sarah Dickens – Harry & Connie 3 & 5 Months

Product Tested By Gemma Thatcher – Isla-Rae & Aiden – 2 & 7 Months

Gemma Awarded the Hauck Roadster 4.6/5

I was highly impressed with the quality and colours of the pushchair when I first opened the box. After building it I was even more impressed with how robust and sturdy it felt, this is defiantly something I look for in my pushchairs as expect them to last, the Roadster without doubt fitted the bill. It came with simple easy to follow instructions without being overly detailed. I found it very easy to erect, it took one person less than ten minutes from start to finish. The first collapse was somewhat strained as it wouldn’t fold completely flat but once we became more aware how to do it, it became more straight forward. The seat itself is very comfy and roomy for both my children, although I did find that my youngest child (8 months) would bang the side of his face a lot on the hood bar, as he likes to sit quite far forward this became a big issue, some padding on this area might help the problem but this is not a major issue. Its very light to push and maneuver even with one hand, although I have deducted points as it is slightly too wide to fit smaller aisles and doorways. I love these shopping baskets, which are much better than my other pushchairs. I found that pushing the seat slightly forward to get access is best rather than trying to access from the bottom. I also like that the baskets are separate as it means I can separate my meat from other shopping. The sun canopy is good and gives a good coverage but as mentioned previously the canopy bar is not very practical due to the fact of my Son likes to sit forward. The pushchair will just fit into my boot, it is a very tight squeeze although I am not sure if I have a very small boot or it’s down to the pushchair size. The fabric is great as it is super waterproof; it even stayed dry when my eldest spilt her water. This pushchair does exactly what you need it to do without a high price mark. If I was to purchase this pushchair I would have been concerned that as it is in the lower price bracket that quality may have been compromised in someway, but having used it day after day, I have realised that this is very far from the truth. I love everything about this pushchair but I can’t give it full points due to my youngest hitting his face on the canopy bar. But it’s a great sturdy pushchair that’s easy to steer, comfortable for my children and in my opinion is a lot better than most double pushchairs available currently. I have been very impressed with this pushchair so much so that I have sold my own double pushchair and replaced with this one. Overall it’s a great day to day pushchair and even coped well when I went jogging, and walking through the woods, although we did have one sticky patch with a root, it was easy to rectify due to how maneuverable it is. There are two issues I had with it, these being the canopy rod having no padding and my son banging his head, something that is easy to rectify though. My other issue is with the width being about 2 inches too big, although once you are used to the pushchair its easy to gauge if it will fit through certain doorways and small aisles. As a whole the benefits of this pushchair far out way the down-points, using this pushchair has been a pleasure, for both me and my children. Gemma Thatcher – Isla-Rae & Aiden – 2 & 7 Months

Product Tested By Natalie Gillon – Jessica & Katie 2.5 Years & 4 Months

Natalie Awarded the Hauck Roadster 4.1/5

This double buggy is very stylish and maneuverable. The instructions were quite easy to follow. The only problems I had were putting the back wheels on the right way, this was not quite clear enough for me to understand easily. The pushchair is very easy indeed to erect and very easy to fold away, although you do need both hands to do it. The safety harness is easy to use and seems quite secure.  I like the extra harness between the legs, it means my older daughter does not always have to be strapped in properly. With the double pushchair being side by side it makes it quite hard to shop with and you must plan your route carefully.  It is quite wide and getting in some lifts is a very tight squeeze. Also with the handle being in all one piece you have no where to put your shopping bags apart from in the small baskets underneath.  However you can buy buggy clips from most Childrens shops.  The shopping basket isn’t very practical, when the seat is laid flat you are not able to put a lot in the basket but the sun canopy is very large and provides plenty of coverage from the sun. The pushchair is very bulky and we were unable to fit in the boot of our Bora which is a medium sized car.  However it does fit in the Passat but takes up the majority of the space in the boot. The fabric is very practical and good quality and can be easily wiped clean.  I could not believe how easy this pushchair is to maneuver and it feels so light when pushing it, it’s extremely well designed and offers great value for money. I would and have recommended this product to friends and family.  It is unbelievably easy to steer and seems so light push it is a lot easier than my single travel system.  It also offers good value for money, what more do you need! Natalie Gillon – Jessica & Katie 2.5 Years & 4 Months