22 Mar 04
Accidents happen. World Health Organisation statistics show that over 170,000 Europeans each year die in road accidents involving a motor vehicle, and a further 5 million are injured. So what can you do to minimise your chances of becoming one of this frightening number? Most modern cars now come with a long list of standard safety equipment, and have been through a stringent process of crash-testing to find out how well they protect their occupants in the event of an impact.
You can find out more about the crash-testing of new cars and see which models perform best. But what if you can't afford a new or nearly-new vehicle? There are still plenty of points to consider when choosing your next used car or making sure that your current car is as safe as possible.
