Why you should not buy a used car seat

Having children safely and securely in the car is a top priority and it is therefore important to consider your choice when purchasing a car seat . Environmental thinking, sharing economy and shopping second hand are of course both positive and necessary in today's society. We only have one planet, so we have to take care of it then. But there are too many uncertainties about buying a car seat in the secondary market. Below are the four main reasons why you should not buy a used car seat.

The life of the car seat

The life of a car seat is about ten years and we at recommend eight years of use of the car seat from the time you bought it. A child car seat can be stored in stores for up to two years, which we include in the service life as an extra safety detail. If you buy a used one you do not know exactly when it was first sold or how long it was used. Over a longer period of time, the material in the car seat becomes worn and brittle. So after eight years of use, we recommend discarding the car seat.

Test and security are being developed

The trend is constantly moving forward and higher demands are being placed on new car seats . The standard that a car seat has been tested and approved for 2008 is completely different in 2018. Today's car child seats are produced with very high standards and are of extremely high quality. A car seat produced today, unlike a used car, has undergone similar tests as a newly produced car. If you buy a brand new car seat from a dealer, you can be confident and confident that it meets today's tough requirements.

The history of the car seat is unknown

Car seats that have been in accidents or are too old may have hidden faults that are not detected with the naked eye. If you shop used, you usually do not know the seller. Then it is impossible to guarantee the condition of the car seat or its history, which reduces the level of safety immensely. If a child seat has been involved in an accident, it should be discarded immediately, regardless of condition. When you buy a brand new car seat you have a guarantee and in the event of accidents, the car seat is often covered by the insurance, which is not done at a second-hand deal.

Spare parts stop being manufactured

As with everything else, the development goes forward for car seats and safety. Older car seats may no longer be manufactured, so if something is broken there are no spare parts for the car seat. In addition, if the manual is missing, it may be difficult to install the car seat properly. Safety must go first, in all situations. If you buy new and avoid used car seats, you avoid all these problems.