Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer - eviltoast
  • hobovision@lemm.ee
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    6 months ago

    Yes, but the difference in safety over 12 years from a 2000 -> 2012 is much bigger than 2012 -> 2024. There are a lot more features now to stop a crash from occurring, but in terms of crash safety which is what a lot of people consider in buying a car, the difference is much less.

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      6 months ago

      Wrapped myself around a telephone pole several years ago in a 2013 SUV and didn’t have a scratch on me. Crumple zones are one of the greatest inventions of the past few decades.