You know when I was first learning to drive atlantic auto transport, my dad would jokingly say, "back-up until it sounds expensive atlantic auto transport. Well, back in those days - the 50's and 60's - you really could do. You could smack into something atlantic auto transport, and there was hardly a dent or scratch in the old Chevy wagon. But do not try that today atlantic auto transport.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the most expensive mid size SUV that they ever after 5 km / h "REAR into pole" crash test was the 2000 Isuzu Trooper. That is 5 mph people ... just above walking speed, and the vehicle sustained $ 3317 damage! Part of the reason for all this damage is that the spare tire hanging on the end port. When the vehicle encounters something like a pole or another vehicle the spare tire CRUSHES the end gate, blows the rear windows and in some cases, the side fender wells in.
Between 1999 and 2003, of the 10 most expensive SUVs to fix from that same crash test (which we could find records on) as tested by the IIHS, 7 of them had the spare tire noose at the end port. These vehicles (and the damage they sustained) included the Isuzu Trooper ($ 3317), Mitsubishi Montero ($ 2961), Toyota RAV4 ($ 2719), Honda CR-V (2727), Land Rover Free Lander ($ 2096), Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 ($ 2175) and the Jeep Liberty ($ 1627). Brian O'Neill of the IIHS said that probably the best: "SUVs may be as rough. Manufacturers tell potential buyers they can drive these vehicles anywhere adventure leads them. But consumers can expect big repair bills if they are unfortunate enough to bump these so-called rugged vehicles into something at slow speeds. "
It's been 27 years since the consumer has 5 mph bumpers (1982) - now we have only 2.5 mph bumpers - and only on passenger cars. There are NO federal bumper standards for pickup trucks, SUVs or mini vans which is one of the reasons why they are so bad. Even on the standards for passenger cars, the rules for unlimited damage to the bumper. According to Jeff Mohr, CEO of Mohr Mfg and experts superbumper.com, the average cost for establishing a full-size pickup truck bumper from the 5 km / h "in REAR pole" collision is $ 1618, and that is 2004 prices. And some pick-up trucks and SUV's not even tested because the IIHS tests only the most popular vehicles. "
Today, the IIHS has eliminated the rear into pole test because most car manufacturers complained that it was not a "fair" test. But there is a Heck of a lot of parking poland just waiting to walk in your vehicle. The IIHS also found that some of the car were cheating by adding extra energy absorbing material in which the vehicle would hit the pole.
Today is the lightest tap of a vehicle can leave damage of $ 450 to more than $ 2000 damage. The average cost for the recovery of a plastic bumper is $ 450 and the average cost to replace a plastic bumper is $ 900. And if you have a vehicle with a backup alarm you're looking at double that amount. A backup alarm can help you to get something, but not help in the rear collision.
There are over 12 million rear collisions in the U.S. per year - both reported and unreported, and over 8 million plastic bumpers are replaced each year. The rear collision accounts for 38% of all dollars paid for automobile claims and you can not afford to claim more. The typical insurance premium will increase from 40% if an application is submitted.
There are thousands of tailgaters, uninsured motorists distracted drivers, inattentive cell phone users, drivers with a poor outcome, text messengers and lousy-stinking parallel Parker just trying to wreck your vehicle, cripple your family, steal your deductible and jeopardize your insurance . "There are products on the market today that can help you fight back, says Jeff Mohr. Do your homework and start protecting your family, vehicle and insurance - you can not afford not to."
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