Child's car seat (Garsington OX44)

Car seat, obtained from Freegle but never used. I was told that it had never been involved in an accident. 4 plus years. Is secured by the seat belt; it does not lock into place in the car as many new ones do.

*** Moderator Note – Car Seat Safety Checklist: ***

Only use a child car seat if you are confident it is safe:

• Check the age: Avoid seats older than 6–10 years due to invisible plastic degradation.
• Never use a seat that has been in an accident, even a minor one.
• Check the approval: Must display an approved ECE R44.04 or R129 (i-Size) orange label.
• Inspect thoroughly: Ensure all straps, buckles, and inserts are intact with no hidden cracks.

For independent advice, check the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) or Child Car Seats UK guidance.