I had a minor accident tonight. No-one was hurt, a big thud and some rear end damage to my car from someone getting a bit too close to me!

So I am not sure if I need to claim car seats on the insurance claim and replace them. Kids weren't in them if that makes a difference. I was stopped, car behind clipped me when changing lanes.

I was rear ended 2 years ago and there was a bit more damage that time (that I could see), than tonight and I got new seats back then, but not sure if I should be replacing them.

I was on a page on fb, that I am sure would've been helpful, but I got annoyed with having to pick through fights to find useful info, so thought I would ask here.

Should I just get them replace regardless? Is there a certain amount of damage that decides this?