SILVER CITY – Free in-person car seat fitting station on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hatch Toyota Stateline, 2750 US 18o, in Silver City.
The car seat fitting station provides parents and caregivers with instructions on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. To be considered for a seat replacement, the child must be present. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply.
Car seat inspections are first come first served and appointments are not necessary. To participate in the car seat fitting station, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible.
At the event:
CPSTs will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents and caregivers on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.
For more information, please call (800) 231-6145 or (505) 856-6143.
Car Seat Fitting Stations are funded by the NMDOT Traffic Safety Division and are available to everyone.
