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Over the last fifty years, automotive safety standards have greatly improved, at least for new cars. But what about your classic? Many classic car owners value originality above all else. This makes them reluctant to make adjustments to preserve their car’s parts. However, it's generally wise to strike a balance between originality and safety, even if you only drive your classic car a few times per year. While keeping your car in mint condition is one priority, your protection from accidents is a greater concern. Here are the four major safety upgrades you should consider installing on your classic car:...

The federal government claims that many children's car seats are too small, contributing to child fatalities. Unfortunately,  many parents and guardians are oblivious of the dangers of not correctly buckling or unbuckling their child's harness. Consumer reports show that parents and caregivers keep strapping kids into car seats in the wrong way.  Proper harnessing is important because a tight harness protects a child and reduces the risk of a child being thrown from a car seat or hitting something else within the car. The harness evenly distributes the child's solid and boney areas like shoulders and hips. This also keeps...

Airbags, specifically frontal airbags, have saved tens of thousands of life since the 1970s when they were first introduced. The specific figure is somewhere around 40,000. While fatal consequences in a car crash can be prevented by those devices, during car incidents it can else end up leading to injuries. Some examples of the possible airbag injuries during a car crash include broken noses and facial lacerations.  During extreme cases, a faulty airbag may end up counterproductive to its purposes of saving a life in the first place. Airbag Injuries: Who's At Risk the Most? In truth, people can fall...

Seatbelts significantly reduce the risk of injury during car crashes; indeed, most countries have laws requiring that all car passengers use them. As time goes by, however, seatbelt mechanisms wear down and become less functional, and older seatbelts can be less safe than newer ones. A seatbelt that does not retract entirely and fits snugly on your lap is not as effective at restraining your body during collisions.  You will notice this looseness when you put on your seatbelt: newer models will gently pull the belt across your lap, but older ones can barely retract and may fall off your...

If you’re concerned about your vehicle’s safety, especially when you are out on the road, you must think about your seat belt pretensioner. What is a seat belt pretensioner, and what are the most important things you must know about them? Keep reading to find the answer to these questions. What Is a Seat Belt Pretensioner? A seat belt pretensioner is a device in your vehicle which automatically tightens your seat belt when you are involved in an accident. It is connected to both the seat belt and the car. When it detects a collision, it will instantly activate. The...