Which Has The Best Safety Features: Malibu or Matrix?

The 2011 Chevy Malibu, much like the Dodge Challenger at Dodge Dealer Flagstaff, is a mid sized sedan, and is a great family car. This sedan comes equipped with the latest safety technology that includes, driver and passenger airbags, front side and second row side airbags, and head protection for both front side and second row sides. Also they have side head curtain airbags. As for it's general safety features on the Malibu, it comes standard with side guard door beams, safety roll bar, trunk anti trap device, and panic button, and alarm remote. For your child's safety, the Malibu has child safety door locks. When it comes to theft prevention, and the safety of your vehicle when you aren't occupying it, this sedan comes standard with vehicle anti lock out device, selective locking and unlocking, and valet lock out. Another useful system for if in the case your car is stolen, is the vehicle theft tracking and notifications.

The 2011 Toyota Matrix is newly up to date on it's safety features. A lot like the Ford Fiesta of Knoxville Ford Dealers, the Matrix has it's standard front advanced airbags with occupant classification sensor, front seat side impact airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags. When Toyota thought about safety in the Matrix, they went above and beyond their expectations. They incorporated side impact door beams, energy absorbing steering column, and a direct tire pressure monitoring system, all into this new Matrix. For safety that adjust to your height, Toyota made a three point seat belt for all positions, front pre tensioiners, front force limiters, and front adjustable shoulder belt anchors. When it comes to child safety, the Matrix has child protector rear door locks, and the lower anchors and top tether anchors, also known as the LATCH system. This system is a way to secure a child safety seat to the vehicle using straps from the child safety seat that connect to special metal anchors in the vehicle. You can find this system in must vehicles, like the ones at Hartford Hyundai.

Aftermarket Bumper Safety and CAPA

A lot of us like to save money on our Centre Ford vehicle by using aftermarket parts in the event of an accident.  Many consumers think it is perfectly safe to use an aftermarket bumper, grille, fender, or other cosmetic part.  Your car from Albany Honda Dealers comes with a set standard of parts that have been rigorously crash tested.  When you put on a foreign part from a mass producing company, there is no way to know if those parts are as safe as the original.  While some parts of your car truly are cosmetic and you can save a lot of money at Burton Ford Dealers by opting to upgrade your entertainment components through aftermarket companies, some pieces that you choose to replace should be from the original manufacturer. 

One of the most important pieces on your car in terms of safety is the bumper, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been telling consumers this since 1987.  The bumper is one piece of equipment that has a significant role in keeping you and your passengers safe.  The IIHS and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration spend a lot of time, money, and resources when they perform their crash test ratings.  That fact alone makes them a trusted source and someone we will believe.

The IIHS is suggesting that aftermarket bumpers can be perfectly safe and will hold up in a crash as well as the original provided that the aftermarket is made identically to the original.  This means that there needs to be the same material used, the same dimensions all around, and the same construction assembly process.  This is entirely possible and the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has begun setting standards and giving their stamp of approval to the products that match the original manufacturer parts.   

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Safe Driving Tips for Children;

There are many things to consider when you are driving infants or small children even in a vehicle purchased from a Nissan Oakville dealership or other that has safety features. Not following proper safety tips for children can lead to a serious injury in an accident or worse, and following the proper tips can result in your child being properly protected in an accident. Even vehicles purchased from a BMW Dealer Inglewood with excellent safety features require you to follow safety protocols in order to protect children.

Before driving your vehicle purchased at Glencoe Toyota, check out the recommendations by the NHTSA about how to drive safely with children in a vehicle. If you have an infant that weighs less than 20-22 pounds, or who is less than one year old, the infant should ride a seat facing the rear of the vehicle. This protects the infants head in the case of an accident and back as well. The seat is placed in a 45 degree reclining angle.

Children that are over one year old and between 20 to 40 pounds can ride with a forward facing position with straps and a booster seat. Children that weigh over 40 pounds should have the straps removed and the seat is used as a belt positioning booster. Children that weigh between 40 to 80 pounds should ride in a belt positioning booster seat. These are used with a lap and shoulder belt across the child, and the shoulder belt should fit snugly on the child's chest.

Booster seats can be used until the child can sit on their own with their back against the cushion with their knees bent over the seat cushion edge and with their feet on the floor. Children who are age 12 and under must be properly restrained in the back seat. The child seat instruction manual may have different directions and it should be read before you make any choices, and also read the vehicle's manual for instructions on how to set up child safety seats with your particular vehicle.

2011 Volkswagen Beetle Safety Features.

The 2011 VW Beetle, located at Denver Used Cars, now has some of the best safety features than most in its class. Almost like the Toyota Matrix, which locks when you put it in gear, the Beetle will automatically lock once you reach about 8 miles per hour. This keeps passengers safe inside the cabin. Just pull the handle twice to unlock the doors or press the unlock button. With i'ts iconic round shape, it gives you a stronger feeling of strength and rigidity for safety. Almost like the Ford Fiesta's rounded shape at Auto Repair Alexandria.

The new advanced airbag features includes side airbags in front along with head airbags. The Toyota Prius, has these same airbag features in the front just a few more in the back. The VW Beetle comes standard with signal mirrors. The signal mirrors have blinkers built right into them. This helps vehicles to the left or right of you know when you're turning or changing lanes much more easily. As an added bonus, its easier to spot when you've left your blinker on.

To help prevent other injuries, this car comes with the deformable steering column which is designed to actually collapse upon impact. With the immobilizer 3, which is part of the theft deterrent system, allows the vehicle to start only if a key with the appropriate coding is inserted into the ignition. Some other standard features are the daytime running lights, trunk release, electronic stability control, 4-wheel ABS, and a tire pressure monitor. You can find the tire pressure monitor in most cars at Butler Mazda.