Posted
6:05 PM
by Gene
And in YOUR automotive future:
Lousy bumpers smack owners of small cars with huge repair bills in low-speed crashes, study findsBut at least you pay for a good cause.
One reason the Smart ForTwo fared so well in the study was not because of the effectiveness of its bumper in crashes, but because of the affordability of its repairs. The Smart’s plastic body parts can be easily replaced. The front and rear bumper come in three sections and are prepainted.TRANSLATION: Do-it-yourself cars! How 'bout it, FDR?