Little Tikes Patrol Police Cozy Coupe - Ride-On Buggy Toy for Toddlers - With Working Door, Removable Floor & Horn - Encourages Creative Play - For Ages 18 Months to 5 Years

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 transitConstruction & 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 position2) Door in permanent unlock position3) 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.

Bought as main Christmas gift for our toddler. They love it and won't stop playing in it. Nice bit of nostalgia.Bit fiddly to fit together but not a massive issue

Our one year old daughter loves this car. It took two people over an hour to set up, but it was worth the hassle for the smiles on her face.

Pain to put together, not as good as the older ones.

A firm favourite within minutes of being unwrapped this Christmas, the Cozy Coupe truck is everything I had hoped it would be. Assembly is straightforward, you just need a phillips screwdriver (or an electric drill with screwdrive bit is even better), and a hammer. The instructions are all in pictures and very easy to follow and nothing is too technical - the riskiest area is putting the front wheels on the wrong side, but the components are all clearly marked, both on the body of the car and the wheel pieces themselves so this is easily avoidable.Once built there are likely to be some gaps and things that don't quite close - this is, after all, a molded piece of plastic and not made to huge engineering tolerances. But those gaps and tight fits are all "liveable" and don't detract from the function or enjoyment of the toy.Once built it's pretty simple. There's a seat, with a steering wheel and a battery operated horn. The steering wheel is there for play and doesn't do anything to steer the car. It's easy enough for a little one to turn and the battery compartment in the horn is easily accessible without removing the whole steering wheel when they need to be changed.The front wheels are independent of each other and the wheel mounting is designed so that they typically "self-correct" into a straight line unless the driver is trying to push in a different direction. The intependent nature means that the car can turn on a sixpence, handy when mum or dad is pushing it around the house. The rear wheels share a fixed axle and work well enough.For mum and dad there is a handle type design built into the roof to helpmake it a bit easier to push/steer. It works but the height of the car means that if you're 5' 10" or taller you might get a bit of a bad back after pushing for not too long as you need to bend over quite a way.The thing that sets this car apart from the original Cozy Coupe is the boot and, wait for it, the cup holders!. Both are great additions! With an opening tailgate, our little one loves loading the boot with his toys before driving off on an imaginary adventure. The two cup holders are just the right size for his Nuby drinking cup and hold it nicely in palce without being too tight.The finsihing touch is the smiley face on the front - instantly welcoming and our little one often says hello to it before going for his drives...Only used indoors so far, it's rugged enough to become a garden toy during the summer months. It also looks like it's been amde to last (like all other Little Tikes toys that I've seen).Well worth the money and highly recommended.

Delivered to the door excellent price

My grandson loves this, what is fantastic is having a tray for there feet , he loves it, great solid car he will have for many years then solid enough to pass on as it would be really hard to damage it!

Bought this item for my 1 year old grandsons birthdays. I bought this in advance so by the time his birthday came and was opened we found pieces missing 2 x wheels and a side panel by the time we found out the return date had expired. I’ve had to order these parts online. Yes I should have checked and is a learning curve for me.