Is Your Car A Death Trap?

Have you ever wondered how your car measures up in an accident, compared to the competition?

Probably not a question you find yourself wondering, but the next time you go to replace your vehicle, you might find this information interesting and it could save your life.

The Insurance Institute for highway safety has released its annual study.  This study takes a look at the death rates for vehicles registered during a special model year.  The findings often determine, the newer the vehicle the better protected you are by almost 40% or greater. 

Like everything in time, safety and technology advances, therefore we are always producing safer new vehicles.  On the positive side, with the increase in safety we also see a decrease in death rates.   I am not going to tell you your vehicle’s death rate.  It’s probably better you look it up yourself when you’re siting down.  The report can be found at www.iihs.org.  I will say however, that if you are driving a Kia you might want to consider a switch.