I believe that keeping ourselves safe in cars needs to go far beyond a properly installed car seat. But I also like to have my car seats properly installed.
If you live in Los Angeles there is a Club Mom Me event coming up on July 10 at 11AM featuring Wes Bender from Safe Kids USA.
I have been to a Club Mom Me event and they are put on quite well. A great chance to learn and also be around other moms.