Strapping your youngsters into approved child car seats does not guarantee them adequate protection, experts say. The reason is that an estimated 70% or more of these car seats are improperly installed. They can come partly loose during a crash and subject their occupants to severe injuries or worse. Please join us at the Child Safety Seat Installation Program in the Phoenix Area to make sure your car seat is properly installed and your child is safe.
The trouble is that almost all parents – and most certified mechanics at auto repair shops – cannot tell whether their child seats are installed correctly or not. It takes a trained eye to spot problems and install the seat safely. Car Child Safety Seat Installers must go through extensive training to become certified. When you purchase a new safety seat, make sure to have it installed by a certified technician. Doing it yourself may do more harm than good.
Free Safety Seat Inspection
On Saturday morning, January 26th, Phoenix area drivers can have their child seats checked by certified experts with the Maricopa County Safe Kids Coalition free-of charge. If your safety seat is improperly installed, it will be removed and re-installed by experienced technicians who have gone through extensive training of courses and take the time to train you one-on-one on the proper installation.
Complimentary Tire Inspection
Additionally, all drivers will receive a free Tire Inspection courtesy of NARPRO – the Network of Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals. Technicians will be on hand to check your air pressure and tread wear. You will be given a written report of their findings.
Inspection Locations
The Maricopa County Safe Kids Coalition will be operating three inspection stations in the greater Phoenix area.
East Valley: In the parking lot of Target – Superstition Springs – 2151 N Power Road, Mesa AZ 85208
Central: In the parking lot of the North Phoenix Baptist Church – 5757 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85012
West Valley: In the parking lot of Cabella’s – 9380 W Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85305
All locations will be open from 8 am – 11am, Saturday January 26, 2013. All cars that check in by 11am will be serviced.
This is a community event run by The Maricopa County Safe Kids Coalition and sponsored by NARPRO. Nothing will be sold.
About the Safe Kids Coalition
The Maricopa County Safe Kids Coalition is our local chapter of the national Safe Kids Coalition. It is a non-profit volunteer organization that runs a number of programs for the benefit of children and the environment. Volunteers come from police and fire departments, county employees, and private sector contributors like hospitals and auto repair shops.
In addition to the Car Safety Seat Inspection, the Coalition also sponsors a Bicycle Safety Awareness and Helmet Day, and a Car Safety Seat Recycling program. To contact the Safe Kids Coalition for information or to support or volunteer e-mail Zoraida Etrick.
About the Network of Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals and the Charities we support
NARPRO is an association on top, locally-owned car repair shops that have been evaluated and certified as to the expertise, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Member repair shops give back to the community in many ways. NARPRO supports Helping Hands For Single Moms, Packages From Home, the St Mary’s Food Bank along with the our partnership with the Safe Kids Coalition.
