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Auto safety features keep you safe in car crash

Let's face it. When it comes to buying a new car in Colorado, we tend to look at all its bells and whistles. Is there an mp3 outlet? How about a navigation system? Are there seat heaters? Then we'll take the car for a spin and, ultimately, decide on the spot whether or not we are going to purchase it. While all these "toys" are nice to have in a new or used vehicle, what really matters most is what we're not seeing – realistically, how safe is this vehicle?

When it comes to safety, there are two factors to focus on: how well a car maintains itself when in a Colorado car accident, and how it's designed to keep the accident from happening in the first place. Vehicles are tested in crashes to see what their safety features are (like the number of air bags and air bag deployment). Some of what is measured is the vehicle's braking systems, acceleration, position of the driver's seat, and driver's visibility.

According to Consumer Reports, the most important features in a vehicle are the safety factors, the quality of the vehicle, its value, and its performance. Although the value of vehicles has gone down to 49% in 2010 from 51% in 2009, the safety features, quality of the vehicles being made, and their performance have all increased in 2010 by 1%. As far as safety is concerned, Volvo earns the top spot by a whopping 73% over Ford, Subaru, Toyota, and Honda, which all come in at 22% and under.

The next time you think about purchasing a Colorado vehicle, whether it is new or pre-owned, do the research ahead of time. Buy a safe vehicle that will help you prevent car crashes in Colorado and keep your family safe on the road.

If you are involved in a car accident in Colorado and you believe it was due to vehicle defect, contact an experienced Colorado Springs car accident attorney at (866) 254-1274.