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NHTSA car seat inspection finder

Find a certified technician to check your car seat; NHTSA says services are free.

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Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageNo end date stated

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Who qualifies
Parents & caregivers
How to get it
Find a station or virtual check
Where it works
US
When
No end date stated
Official source
nhtsa.gov

Free, every Friday

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Safe Kids car seat checks

Safe Kids coalitions host 8,000 free inspection events a year.

What it costs you: LocationNo end dateVerified on Oct 22, 2026

Checked against the official source Oct 22