Question about extra seat and replacement during an accident

my2kidsSafe

New member
I have 2 kids. An almost 6 year old dd who weighs about 50 lbs in a regent. A just turned 3 year old who weighs a shockingly 40 lbs in a MA. Over the summer i found a great deal on a radian so i picked it up and its one of our spares. I use it alot for my niece and nephew. I want to keep it installed in my car since i have a minivan anyways and my rear seat never gets used. If i were to ever get in an accident would i have a hard time trying to get that seat replaced since i only have 2 kids.
 
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JerseyGirl'sMama

New member
I'm not exactly sure what your question is.

If you were in an accident, the seats would need to be replaced. I think I might install the Radian to use for your 3 year old, and keep the Marathon out of the car and use only when you need it, assuming you can install it easier.
 

my2kidsSafe

New member
my question is will insurance companies replace 3 seats even though i only had 2 kids? Ds won't sit in anything but his MA. He is very possesive of that seat.
 

carseatcoach

Carseat Crankypants
Probably if the adjuster verifies that there were three seats in the vehicle, and you qualify for replacement under the terms of your policy, they will replace the three seats. I'm sure all policies are slightly different, but I've never heard of it being an issue that you have more seats than kids.
 

NannyMom

Well-known member
Well, I have 4 seats, and 1 child (and 3 nanny kids). And I would expect all my seats to be replaced according to manufacturer instructions.

My brother has a carseat in his car, and no children. His seat is for my daughter. I too would expect insurance to replace it according to manufacturer instructions.
 

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