car seat in a fender bender.. do you replace..

[Christi61315]

Ok our parked minivan was hit in the back end in by a 16 passenger van.
We have in the back where the impact happened a natilus, and a tethered regent.. we also have another tethered regent and an EFTA seat rear facing..

Do any of these seats need to be replaced?

 

[southpawboston]

depends how it was "hit". was the van driving at regular speed? or was it creeping along, like trying to get into a parking spot? if we're talking about a no-impact parking lot bump, i would say no. in addition, if it were a larger impact, i would consult britax's guidelines for replacement of the regents (someone else can link to their guidelines). the EFTA and nauti would have to be replaced.

 

[Christi61315]

well it was a parking lot accident but the mini van had been shifted in the parking space.. if that helps answer questions..

 

[Christi61315]

ok we just went and looked at the van.. it appears the other vehicle rolled over the back bumper after stricking the back end of the mini van...

 

[Christi61315]

anyone..

 

[carseatcoach]

How much damage to the van?

 

[Christi61315]

Damage to the bumper and back tail lighter.. the tire of the other vehicle went OVER the bumper of our mini van..

 

[southpawboston]

it sounds to me like there was no impact, really. i think you could have a greater impact driving over a pothole. i'd say it's fine.

 

[brightredmtn]

If the manual states to replace no matter the accident I would. Especially if you can get insurance to cover the cost.

 

[Pixels]

well it was a parking lot accident but the mini van had been shifted in the parking space.. if that helps answer questions..

I would replace the seats that require replacing after a crash, and follow Britax's criteria to determine if the Britaxes need replacing.