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It seems that the car manufacturers of today are certainly putting much emphasis into car safety when building their cars. Putting things into perspective then, it was only a few years ago that drivers did not have the added benefit of air bags for example. That shows just how far safety in cars has come and what measures have been taken to ensure less injuries are resulted from accidents. Taking things a bit further are a group of technicians in Japan that are believed to be producing a new invention that will improve the quality of standard airbags to help further reduce the impact on cars in the event of a collision. It comes as no surprise then to hear that these technicians are from Honda who is known to be one of the market leaders in safety and performance. Their vehicle efficiency is also second to none and the reputation that they have gained over the years is outstanding. So, getting back to the airbags then – it is being reported that these new airbags inflate at twice the speed of the current airbags. They are also meant to inflate at separate stages in order to decrease the level of impact generated. Things seem to have come a long way if this new invention is to come to light. My only query though is whether or not all cars of today should be equipped with such features? Ok so with new cars it would appear to be much easier to incorporate but what about with older used cars? Could such things be “added” into the structure of a car that hasn’t had airbags incorporated into its initial design? Is there room for additions? Obviously these new safety measures are being put in place for a reason and so I am of the opinion such things should at least try to be incorporated into ALL cars on the road….if possible.

It has come to my knowledge that the amount of car accessories being offered to drivers is becoming too much! A perfect example of this was given when I recently visited my local BMW showroom to look for a new car. I saw the perfect vehicle on display and sought the attention of the salesman to get a better understanding of the car, what it had to offer and any other bits that he could bring to my attention. After much persuasion, I agreed to sit down with him and discuss costs. Now, going back to what I said earlier – the car on show in the showroom looked the business and was certainly one that was right up my street so to speak. My plan was simple; trade in my old car and get the best price possible for it and then buy this new vehicle that was on show. I did look around a few used cars showrooms but quite find what I was looking for. Instead, after much competition with Audi, I decided on a new BMW. So, after sipping my coffee and explaining the above to the salesman, he begins to go through the different options and accessories the car had to offer. Bearing in mind that the one on the shop floor was exactly what I wanted – I was disappointed to learn that one of the reasons it looked so god was due to it having all the available accessories. Before I knew it then, I soon realised that in order to purchase the car as I would have wanted it – I would have had to pay in excess of £10.000 to give it my ideal look and feel. Robustly but with much politeness, I informed the car salesman that I would be making my way to get a used vehicle instead.

I am a big believer is vehicle window tinting. Why? First if all it offers that little bit extra privacy. I don’t mean just so that people cannot see me when driving, but in terms of valuable goods being less noticeable. After all, what a thief cannot see – they cannot take. Car crime in the UK is ever rife and so tinting your windows may well just offer that little bit more protection. Having such accessories built into your new or used car also offers a safer driving experience as tinted glass reduces the glare of the sun, which we all know can be a bit of a pain when travelling. Another safety feature car tinting offers is that it can help prevent shattered glass from disbanding and instead can keep it all together, which if anything helps keep our cars clean in the event of a smash. As with many things, you pay for what you get in this industry. Always look for a reputable company with a proven track record and one that offers warranty should things go wrong. One common problem encountered is with the vehicle doors that have windows, which thrust upwards once the door shuts. This can cause a slight “nick” in the tint itself and, over time, have a wear and tear effect in the form of the tint coming away from the glass. Be sure to ask your chosen supplier this question and what measures they can take to prevent it. More often than not this is with new cars as opposed to used cars. It is a pain, trust me – I am speaking from a not too distant incident with my car.