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Originally Posted by Gatekeeper
No they don't, and it's a blessing. People used to die horrendous deaths in those all-steel coffins they used to build.
Modern cars are energy-absorbers in case of an accident. Basically both ends will absorb as much energy as possible by deforming in a crash situation. Better the car than the body inside hé?
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Metal absorbs more energy than plastic in deformation. But yes, it is all about the design.
Back to topic, I spent yesterday in the rain tramping around a wrecker's yard looking for a tool kit. What a depressing place.