4 Safety Checks to Carry Out Before You Buy

While the high-tech gadgetry involved, one can easily get overwhelmed when it comes to purchasing a car.

However, when it comes to safety and technology that can prevent accidents, carrying out checks are imperative. That said, here are 4 safety checks that you must carry out:

#1: Child safety seats

Not all car systems are similar with this feature. So make sure that when you buy these safety seats, the LATCH feature can be used in the vehicle of your choice. The only way by which you can check as to whether the child’s safety seat fits with the seat of your vehicle is to try to fit it in the car.

#2: Head restraints

Just like seat belts, locking head restraints have been made standard since 2009. Just ensure that the ones in the car you want to purchase are adjustable for height just so that the head is cushioned above the spine. This can prevent whiplash neck injuries that usually occur when there’s a rear end collision.

#3: Power windows

A number of children have suffered an untimely end because of playing with the windows and getting stuck. How you can check for this feature is by looking at car manufacturer’s websites and trying the switches when you visit a showroom.

#4: Safety-belt features

Even though safety belts have been around for years, they aren’t all the same. What you ideally should be looking for is three-point-lap-and-shoulder belts which also have safety-belt pretensioners as well as force limiters. Finally, make sure those type of belts are in the front row as well as the second and third row of the vehicle.