Quote Originally Posted by GTR27 View Post
So these 'serious legal issues' from an imported seat. Surely you could provide a link to someone charged with something relating to an imported seat?

I have not ever heard of anyone being charged, even in an accident. I've even heard of insurers replacing ISOFIX seats that were imported. All they can realistically charge you with is whatever the fine is for incorrect seats (few points and a few hundred dollars). They would have to prove you were negligent in choosing that seat (which you can prove is safe in other countries, along with the statistics for incorrect seat fitment) to charge you with anything else.

Understand there are some consequences, but gee, making it like you'll have done horrible 'legal' consequences is a bit if a stretch (aside from the few point plus fine)
Try a CTP claim for an injured child in a non approved seat. Insurer will simply decline. They may state that the seat attributed to the injury, it is up to you to find an expert to argue otherwise.
I spent $60K on legals for a simple rear end accident with whiplash, took 4 years to settle. A fairly simple claim, fault was very clear nothing complicated at all. The guy that ran into me got a charged with reckless driving and did not contest it, insurer paid demand for property damage without challenge, but the CTP part was a much longer fight.
The CTP insurer will use anything at all to not pay, they will even make **** up. It is up to your lawyer to convince them to pay, yes I work for a CTP insurer.