Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Car

It's A Cosy Coupe

This toy was bought for my son's 2nd birthday, expecting that he'll like it as he loves anything on wheels. I was right! My son's been playing with it for over 2 weeks now and absolutely loves it. His favorite action seems to be opening the door to get in and then closing it. Oh and not to forget honking the horn and turning the start key. So here's my detailed review of the product: Price & Packaging: =============== - I paid £31.99 in March 2016. - At the time of purchase, I though that this was a good price as having seen it at a family friend's house I though that it should cost at least £50. - It came in an Amazon branded box which then contained the actual toy's box/packaging (see pics) - As can be expected from Amazon, it was packaged securely to ensure no damage is incurred whilst in transit Construction & Body: ================ - The car is built of strong plastic and feels quite sturdy once assembled. - Only the left side door opens to allow the child to get into the car. The fact that only one door opens does not suggest a defect nor does it depict a bad design. My son is actually able to slide into the car from the non-opening side of the car. The door has a locking feature with the following three possible settings, of which only one can be selected during assembly: 1) Door in permanent lock position 2) Door in permanent unlock position 3) Door can be locked or unlocked as need be. - The steering turns but is in no way connected to the wheels to steer the direction of the car. - There is a horn in the center of the steering that beeps upon depressing it. - There is a start key that turns and makes a sound whilst doing so. - There are two slots at the back of the car that are suitable to stand a water bottle to keep your little one hydrated whilst venturing outside. - The tires are made of plastic and although I believe they will survive being used on a pavement, I think they are better suited indoors on smooth surfaces e.g. laminate. - There is a fuel cap that opens and closes. Assembly: ======== - I had noted that a lot of people had complained about how difficult it was to put this together so I was mentally prepared for a challenging job whilst ordering this product. But to my pleasant surprise it was pretty straight forward to put this together (albeit time consuming) and I faced none of the issues that others had complained about. So either they have complained unfairly, or perhaps the manufacturer has acted upon receiving feedback and rectified some of the issues. - In addition, many people also complained about sharp edges that had to be filed once the car had been put together, again I experienced none of that and am convinced that it is safe for my toddler to play with the car. - The main thing to bear in mind whilst assembling this is to give yourself plenty of time and ensure you have all the right tools. Also read the instructions carefully and patiently. I agree that one needs to be at least an average DIY'er to be able to complete this task correctly so if you are unsure then get some help. - Although the product documentation recommends 2 persons to assemble it, it took me alone around 1 hour and 35 minutes to assemble it end-to-end, including sticking the decals etc. And although I am quite comfortable with putting together flat packs, I do not by any measure consider myself an expert DIY'er. - Please do note that a drill and a hammer will be required for the assembly. Not everyone will have easy access to a drill so please be aware of this before purchasing. - It is recommended to arrange some sort of soft material that can absorb hammer strokes. This will be needed whilst hammering the axle ends especially if you would be working on hard/delicate surfaces such as tiles or laminate flooring. I took a piece of the cardboard packaging that the car came in and folded it a few times to make it into a nice thick piece of cardboard that could be used to absorb the hammer strokes. - Ensure you give yourself plenty of space to put this together - Do not attempt to assemble this anywhere near your child as not only does the assembly contain small parts that could be a choking hazard, but if the child runs away with a part or misplaces one then you may not be able to complete the assembly. Conclusion: ========= - In short, my son absolutely loves the car and we love it because he enjoys playing with it. I feel the price paid was reasonable for the quality of the product received and I do not have any safety concerns regarding the car. I would happily recommend this to anyone looking to treat a loved one.

We had to send the first one back as one of the front metal legs had been incorrectly manufactured and there was no way it could be assembled. The second one arrived and my husband checked everything before assembling it. All went well until he tried to insert the left hand front pillar. Nothing would make it slot into place. We checked and re-checked the instructions and watched the video but it would not budge. Our grandson's birthday was only two days away so my husband had to resort to tougher measures. He purchased a rubber mallet and after protecting the area with some tough plastic, he hit it about four times quite hard and it slotted into place thank goodness. It is made of very durable plastic and can easily withstand a bit of brute force. Our son purchased an earlier model of this car which did not have a door on the side and he says that this car is a great improvement. We had six young children in the room last Sunday taking turns with the car and they all loved opening and closing the door. Very popular gift and well worth the money. Our grandson has just reached 2 years and will get a lot of use out of it, but it is suitable for a much younger child as it has a removable base plate so the child can just sit in the car and you can push them along using the inbuilt handle at the back.

This was purchased as a present for my 3 year old who absolutely loved a similar model owned by a family friend. It's obviously a bit of a design classic as ride-on toys go! I was putting it together in my lunch hour and it seemed that most of the younger members of staff had one as a child - and still had very fond memories of it! It doesn't come fully assembled and you're probably better off preparing yourself for a little bit of work on that front. You'll certainly need a hammer and a Philips head screwdriver. Putting on the roof is the hardest part as you need to apply pressure to the roof whilst driving self-tapping screws straight into thick plastic - without pilot holes. The instructions recommend getting someone to push down on the top as you screw with an electric driver. I managed to do it myself by lying over the top of the car and putting my own weight on it, and using brute force and a traditional screwdriver to drive the screws in. It took me about an hour in all. Once put together it's a really sold ride on (or ride in). The steering wheel turns (although it doesn't steer). There's a horn that squeaks, an ignition key that clicks as it turns and a petrol cap to fiddle around with. There's also a plastic floor that can be inserted or removed depending on whether your child is ready to put their feet down or not. The door on one side can be opened although there is a little latch that allows you to lock it shut if you wish. The age range is between 1 1/2 and 5 years. My son has just turned 3 and he's a perfect fit for it.

Very good little tike,my grand.son enjoy it.

Still the best toy for kids.

Grandson loves it.

A perfect toy for the summer. My son is one and he loves to be pushed in this car. In fact all the neighbor kids do, even those who are far to big to use it. It’s super durable, easy to clean. The only negatives are that the steering wheel actually doesn’t steer the car and that it makes kind of a lot of noise on paved ground. Otherwise super!

Resulta ser muy llamativo para un niño, a mi niño de un año le encantó. Solo es un poco difícil el armado, pero si trae instrucciones y vino completo