Any car seat that has been in a car at the time of a crash, whether in use or not, must be replaced. Most insurance cornpanies will replace car seats if the vehicle has been in a moderate to major crash. When purchasing a new CRS you should immediately check to see if that car seat has been recalled by the manufacturer. To me, one of the biggest sources of confusion is the wide variety and number of car seats available. There are many different types of automobiles that they must fit into, and auto seats are shaped differently and that fact itself makes installation even more difficult.
Car seats are available at many retail stores, toy stores and department stores.
Prices vary by brand name, quality and usability. These checkups involve the inspection of your car seat and the method by which it is installed to see if your child is as safe as possible. Once you have found the right restraint for your child and your car, make sure you read and understand the information enclosed in the owner's manual. It is also important to fill out the new-owner registration card so that you might be notified if a defect is detected and of all recall or repair information. Tracy Tellman, traffic safety specialist for the Texas Department of Transportation, said child safety is at the top of the priority list.