Crash tests mean fewer car accident claims

Are silver car owners really less likely to make a car accident claim than owners of cars of any other colour? According to the British Medical Journal silver cars are the safest on our roads as they are involved in fewer car crashes.

However, when it comes to car safety you can hardly expect the colour of your car to protect you in the event of a car accident. With the aim of reducing the amount of people that suffer personal injuries or even death as a result of road accidents strict safety measures are used. The safety levels of many cars on the UK market are analysed using crash tests.

Crash tests carried out by organisations such as Euro NCAP involve simulating car accidents in order to see how well a specific car model will withhold the impact of an actual car crash. The weak spots of the car can then be identified and modified to make the car safer before it is put on the market. The car is also given a safety rating which is a major selling point for those looking to purchase a new car, especially those looking for a family car.

This means that that crash tests are valuable to the manufacturer as cars with higher safety ratings sell. They are also good news for motorists as safer vehicles on our roads reduce the chances of unnecessary injuries, fatalities and countless car accident claims.

Making a car accident claim
If you have been involved in a car accident that wasn't your fault then you may be entitled to make a car accident claim.

You can make a compensation claim for any personal injuries suffered and even take advantage of our free vehicle repair and replacement service*.

Making a car accident claim won't cost you a penny because we work on a no win no fee basis and take great care to protect you from all costs, both your and the other party's.

So make a car accident claim today by calling 0808 143 43 42.