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I would recommend a car seat of the booster variety, that's what they call them here which covers the older child, 4 years onwards but just check they fit. It looks like a normal forward facing car seat. My son has been using this one since we came here: http://www.britax.com.au/car-seats/hi-liner-sg He is 7 now. Be aware that you need a top tether in the car to secure it properly. The hipod boston you mentioned can be used for the 7 year old too, why do you think they couldn't?

It's hard not to be cynical about the 'cleaning fees' imposed at customs, but as a tale of optimism and hope, I did not get charged with a cleaning fee. It was even raining on the day it was loaded up in the UK.

For NSW, use this to find an approved inspection garage. http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/registration/safetycheck/index.html They will advise what is necessary to get your car on the road. When your car is released from customs, you take it to your chosen garage.

Ours were opened and checked, then bright, yellow, security tape was used to tape it back so it was obvious. Wasn't all boxes, just random selection I think.

Like anything sent from overseas, there's a possibility you may get hit with tax when it arrives here but so far I haven't (this applies for any goods sent over, not just car parts). If you have the option of your mum bringing it over then go with that, otherwise I would just get it sent over. Sorry, I mis-read your post, I would just get the garage in UK to send over. Just check that the garage that will fix it for you will accept this though.

I don't think he is, he wanted to take my M5 off me but once you get it here, you may change your mind about selling it...:laugh:

BMW parts are expensive here, and if not in stock, they import them from Germany so there's a delay. For some garages, they will only use parts they have supplied as well. If you have a friendly dealer from the UK, you could ask them to ship parts out to you. I've done it a few times with Cotswold Gloucester and they've been great. Most of the time, even with shipping, it works out cheaper than here. Doesn't help with tyres though so best to get them replaced before leaving.

Very easy to apply online, if you aren't applying for citizenship

Are you renewing a UK passport but living in Australia, maybe this? https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

most were half full/used and some carnuba wax

I brought some of mine too, no problems. Depends how much I suppose.

The results page shows the lists of seats tested. FYI, I moved from Maxi-Cosi to the Hi-Liner SG.

My mistake, you're correct Chevrolet does sell the Cruze, which I presume is more or less a rebadged Holden. They seem to be selling the Camaro and Corvette in UK too, albeit in LHD form.

With second hand cars so much cheaper in UK then Aus, and factor in that your Cruze is not a rebadged model that sells in the UK, I would have thought it is too much hassle in terms of cost and future servicing and sale. Taking a hit here may still be better.

I agree, it may not be a 'problem' at 2.5 years, just need to monitor it. My son would only be making noises, no talking at all when he was 2.5. He started attending a pre-school around then and the teachers were fantastic, very experienced and knew exactly how to get him to interact and communicate with the teachers and his peers. His speech improved dramatically and he hasn't stopped talking since, even in his sleep sometimes, lol. I wish you the best.