AAA Nevada Offers Free Car Seat Inspections

Families can have child safety seats checked and corrected by certified technicians.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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AAA Nevada held a free car seat inspection event at its West Lake Mead branch, giving families the opportunity to have their child safety seats checked and corrected by nationally certified technicians. AAA says misused or improperly installed car seats are a leading cause of serious injuries for children involved in crashes, and about one-third of car seats were installed incorrectly between 2019 and 2023.

Why it matters

Proper car seat installation is crucial for child safety in the event of a crash. This free inspection service helps ensure families are using their car seats correctly and reduces the risk of injuries to children.

The details

During the event, AAA technicians inspected car seats and made corrections to ensure they were installed properly. AAA spokesperson John Trainor noted that installation errors are very common, with issues like not tightening the seat hard enough or moving children to the wrong car seat type.

  • The free car seat inspection event was held on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

AAA Nevada

A regional branch of the American Automobile Association that provides automotive services, insurance, and travel planning.

John Trainor

A spokesperson for AAA Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“You either don't tighten it hard enough, maybe you move your kids to the wrong car seat, you might face it forward when you shouldn't. It's very, very common. More common to do it the wrong way than it is to do it the right way.”

— John Trainor, Spokesperson (fox5vegas.com)

What’s next

Although the Thursday event has concluded, appointments for free car seat inspections are still available through AAA Nevada. Membership is not required to schedule an inspection.

The takeaway

This free car seat inspection service from AAA Nevada helps ensure families are using their child safety seats correctly, which is critical for protecting children in the event of a crash. Even small installation errors can make a significant difference in safety outcomes.