Crash Test ResultsIn selecting a car for purchase, the safety features associated with different manufacturers and models is an important consideration. For a general account of safety features check out Safety - The Basics . An interesting article entitled Selecting the Safest Vehicle is available through Autosite. Advice on safety is also available at Microscoft's Car Point site. Click on News and Advice.
Crash Test ResultsSince 1978, the federal government has rated vehicles based on crash testing at 35 miles per hour into rigid barriers. The Insurance News Network however, attempts to provide more realistic crash tests by driving cars into collapsable barriers at 40 miles per hour. The Network states that the test is more like "auto-to-auto accidents". For a review of crash tests results which include an overall structural rating, injury measures, and bumper repair costs check out one of the following sites:
Recalled ModelsCurent models and those that have been continued from previous years can be evaluated for safety by scanning recall histories at:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site offers additional information on defect investigations and consumer complaints under the same column - Safety Problems and Issues.
Safety FeaturesOverall safety ratings of various models can be gathered from the Highway Loss Data Institute . A number of articles related to safety can be read through Car Smart - Safety Features.
Recent studies on air bags can be viewed at: