Mitsubishi Montero
Mitsubishi Montero”
You know, when I was learning to drive, my father used to joke, "backup until it seems expensive. "Well, these days, the 50's and 60's, could actually do it. You can hit on something and would hardly be a dent or scratch on the old Chevy car. But do not try today.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), SUV medium more expensive than ever had to fix after the 5 mph "Back on the pole" crash test was the 2000 Isuzu Trooper. It is 5 miles per hour, just above walking speed and the vehicle was damaged $ 3,317. Part of the reason for all this damage is that the spare tire hangs on the last door. When the vehicle is something like a vehicle or another pole spare tire crushes the last door, blows by window and, in some cases, takes the side fender wells in.
Between 1999 and 2003, much more expensive to repair 10 of the same crash test (You can find in the records), as tested by the IIHS, 7 of them had the spare wheel hanging on the door at the end. Vehicles (And damage) included the Isuzu ($ 3,317), Mitsubishi Montero ($ 2.961), Toyota RAV4 (2719 dollars) Honda CR-V (2727 U.S. dollars), Land Rover Freelander (2.096 $), Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 ($ 2,175) and the Jeep Liberty (1627 dollars). Brian O'Neill, IIHS has probably said it best: "SUVs may be advertised as solid and manufacturers to inform potential buyers can drive these vehicles for any adventure takes them. However, consumers can expect in repair bills if misfortune of bumping these damaged vehicles in the so-called low speed. "
It was 27 years that the consumer has had five miles per hour Defenders (1982). Now we have only 2.5 kilometers per hour and bumpers, while passenger cars. No federal standards for cars trucks, SUVs or minivans, which is one reason why so bad. Even in the standards for passenger cars the rules allow unlimited damage to the bumper. And the average cost to fix a bumper full-size pickup truck at the rear 5 mph in collision pole is $ 1.618, and 2004 prices. And some trucks and SUVs are not even tested because the IIHS tests of the most popular vehicles.
Now the IIHS has eliminated back in the pole test because most automakers complained that there was a "fair" test. But there is a enormous amount of parking poles waiting to enter his vehicle. The IIHS also found some manufacturers cheat by adding more energy absorbed by the right equipment in the vehicle which hit the post.
Today, the touch of a vehicle can leave damage of $ 450 to over $ 2,000 damage. The average cost to repair a plastic bumper is $ 450 and the average cost to replace a plastic bumper is $ 900. And if you have a vehicle with a security alarm is seeking twice that amount. An alarm can help safeguard to hit something, but do not contribute in a rear collision.
There are over 12 million rear-end collisions in the United States each year – both reported and unreported, and over 8 million plastic bumpers are replaced each year. The financial background of the collision, 38% of all dollars paid for car loans and can not afford to apply more. The typical insurance premium increase of 40% if demand is made.
There are thousands of tailgaters, uninsured motorists, distracted drivers, inattentive cell phone users, drivers with a common message shortly Parker parallel text and evil-smelling trying to destroy your vehicle, cripple your family, steal your deductible and jeopardize your insurance. There are products on the market that can help defend. Do your homework and start protecting your family, vehicles and insurance, not can afford not to.
Jeff is CEO of Mohr Mfg – http://www.superbumper.com – and is an expert in rear end collisions. His company makes portable, energy absorbing, spare safety bumpers that protect your vehicle from rear-end collision damage, reduce whiplash injuries, shield your gas tank from under-ride and eliminate parking lot and parallel parking dents and dings. For additional information: http://www.youtube.com/user/saintbumper
