Rust-Proofing Could Save Your Life

Rust in a car is not only a cosmetic problem; it can also affect the vehicle’s structural integrity. Fixing this damage could cost thousands of dollars because you’ll need to replace parts and, in severe cases of rust, you may have to replace the whole car! What many people don’t know about rust is that it can make your car unsafe to drive and increase your chances of dying in a car accident. Whether you drive a hatchback, family van or 4X4, rust protection from Brisbane’s 4X4 Rustproofing could save lives.

THE COST OF IGNORING RUST

Many Australian cars have a bit of rust on them but are safe enough to drive. Most car owners will only take action once the rust starts spreading to the car’s structure and undercarriage. But this delay could be costly. Invest in rust-proofing the moment you spot rust. Immediate action isn’t an overreaction because it could save your life and those of your family if you’re involved in a collision.

An insurance company in Sweden performed tests to find out how rust impacts cars. They chose two popular car brands for the test, each with a decent Euro NCAP rating. The first was selected because it develops rust quickly, while the other was chosen because it’s known to resist rust for at least a decade after manufacture. The researchers found that despite a good NCAP rating, the presence of rust increases the risk of death on impact by 20%.

HOW UNCHECKED RUST MAKES YOUR CAR UNSAFE

If left untreated, rust eventually spreads over the car’s entire body, degrading the metal. When this happens, the chassis can separate from the car floor, the footwell and still can fracture, and the car seat mountings can shift. This can cause every part of the car to fail to transmit loads as it should, which means that the car’s safety features would not offer the protection they’re designed to provide in a collision. The chance of serious injury for front-seat drivers increases, with testing showing that when a car is rusted, a person’s head is more likely to hit the car’s B-pillar and that airbags are less likely to deploy correctly – if they deploy at all.

There’s no reason you should take this risk when you can get affordably priced 4×4 rust prevention in Brisbane. Treating rust as soon as it appears could save your life, so give us a call today.

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