OH NO!!

BrookysMommy

BrookysMommy

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So I bought a MyRide65 last night, installed it this morning. It hasnt been used yet and my sister gets into a fender bender in the car! Theres no damage to the car anywere and the seat looks okay, but should I still use it? She was only going 5-10 mph in a parking lot but im just not sure if its okay to use...HELP!

I would hate to have to get a new seat since this one is only a day old :mad:
 
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safeinthecar

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician
Honestly, use your best judgement. Graco does say any CRASH, but it is up to you to decide if a little bump equals a crash or not.

I replace multiple seats in a crash where my car was parked. There was serious damage to the vehicle, and visible damage on one of the seats.

I did not replace seats after I tagged a pole going 5mph. There was a dent on the chrome part of the bumper but it was the kind of dent a kid could have made by letting a bike fall over into it. I felt the tap less than I feel speed bumps.
 
Kac

Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician
Maybe call Graco and see what they say. Tell them you just bought it and such.

Sorry that happened.
 
wendytthomas

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
Staff member
Kac said:
Maybe call Graco and see what they say. Tell them you just bought it and such.

Sorry that happened.
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Doesn't matter if it was just bought or used for five years. It needs to be replaced after any crash.

However, I have a Graco and a True Fit that have "technically" been in a crash. Insomuchas I hit another car. If Piper hadn't heard the hit, and confirmed it for me, I wouldn't have thought I did. I pulled over, checked my car, checked their car, and couldn't find where we had exchanged paint, nevermind dings or bangs or anything. So I just drove on. I didn't leave a note, I didn't call the insurance, I didn't call the police.

Generally I tell parents that if they involve insurance or file a police report, it's a crash enough. If it's SO minor that it's not worth bringing those in then it's probably not a true crash, and not something I'd worry about.

Wendy
 
Kac

Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician
wendytthomas said:
Doesn't matter if it was just bought or used for five years. It needs to be replaced after any crash.

Wendy
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I know. I just figured with Graco's awesome customer service they might be willing to help. Wishful thinking. :)
 
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