I bought my car seat from Baby Bunting in Ringwood - it is a safe'n'sound but I forget which one. I have the same problem as you - big car seat, smallish car (mazda 3). We had it fitted professionally (by the guy they get out) and the front seats do sort of touch the car seat but the guy said that was fine. Not sure why they wouldn't be able to touch it? Ours is in the middle for two reasons 1. I refuse to sit with my legs about my knees and my tummy touching the dash 2. it means when it is raining I can sit in the car to put DD in and not get wet!
In regards to a discount. We did get a discount at Baby Bunting because we bought a very expensive pram, sun cover, rain cover, belly belt, and carseat. We got a discount of about 7%. They do NOT discount car seats (don't think they're allowed?). When you go there you can join their "club" which gives you an automatic 5% off any purchase anyway (again, I don't think that is for car seats). If you're planning on buying a mass lot or expensive items or an expensive item and a few other bits, definately ask if they will give you a discount. I was told by the sales assistant they reserve the 10% discount for people who are spending a couple of thousand dollars with them.
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