# Safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=16 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Crash Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-safety/41763)
**Author:** [@Optimizer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Optimizer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-safety/41763 "2010-01-04T00:21:50Z")
I've been wondering what percentage difference there is in crash safety between older cars and new ones. Specifically the ones that introduced the serious safety measures into their designs - Mid 90's. And I'm really onl… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/41199)
**Author:** [@rcosta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcosta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/41199 "2009-12-26T18:34:50Z")
My 2002 Ford Focus will not come out of Park. I can put a key in the Neutral Safety Switch overide, and it moves fine and drives fine. But when I put it into Park, I still cannot get out without the overide. Any idea?… --- ## [1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1959-chevrolet-bel-air-vs-2009-chevrolet-malibu/36808)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1959-chevrolet-bel-air-vs-2009-chevrolet-malibu/36808 "2009-11-15T09:12:54Z")
--- ## [Refurbished Driver's seat with built in airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbished-drivers-seat-with-built-in-airbag/39313)
**Author:** [@KristinES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinES)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbished-drivers-seat-with-built-in-airbag/39313 "2009-11-11T05:04:38Z")
I have a 2000 VW New Beetle. The cloth on the driver's seat was getting really worn so my Dad had the cloth replaced on the front center of the seat and over the left side of the chair where the air bag would deploy if … --- ## [Clunking noises and car shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noises-and-car-shakes/39111)
**Author:** [@1kathy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1kathy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noises-and-car-shakes/39111 "2009-11-07T00:19:30Z")
My car makes clunking, creaking noises going over the smallest bumps. Also, when I brake at speeds over 40, the whole car shakes. Have had the brakes done, all tires replaced and the struts checked. I'm worried about saf… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch issues or what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-issues-or-what/37412)
**Author:** [@Glasscop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glasscop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2009, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-issues-or-what/37412 "2009-10-02T09:35:21Z")
Two years ago I began having a problem starting my Jeep. I would turn the key and, "nothing!" The dash would light up; interior lights on; headlights on; but no click.....no audible sound of a crank. Chrysler paid off… --- ## [Used wagon recommendations: Volvo or VW?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-wagon-recommendations-volvo-or-vw/36939)
**Author:** [@beatricestudio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beatricestudio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-wagon-recommendations-volvo-or-vw/36939 "2009-09-21T22:08:14Z")
My husband and I are expecting our first child in November, and are contemplating replacing our 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a newer wagon. We have our eye on two used cars, both with similar prices (7k) and mileage (abou… --- ## [Safest car colors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-car-colors/13988)
**Author:** [@mountainwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainwalker)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-car-colors/13988 "2009-07-20T05:21:38Z")
Would you avoid an emerald green Subaru Outback, noting that the bottom half of the car is silver (like most Outbacks the car is two-toned). Would you stick only with a white or silver car to be seen at night? --- ## [NJ's NEW Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/njs-new-lemon-law/32073)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/njs-new-lemon-law/32073 "2009-06-20T22:01:41Z")
While NJ already had one of the stronger Lemon Laws in the country, the legislature has revised the statute and it will become the strongest Lemon Law in the country if it is signed by the Governor. My only questi… --- ## [2000 Saab 9-5 Park/Neutral Safety Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saab-9-5-park-neutral-safety-switch/31780)
**Author:** [@ridebianchi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ridebianchi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saab-9-5-park-neutral-safety-switch/31780 "2009-06-12T17:18:10Z")
Can you tell me if the Park/Neutral Safety Switch is one or two switches and are they adjustable? Thank you, Ann Marie --- ## [Safety of smaller cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-smaller-cars/31326)
**Author:** [@lauragilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lauragilbert)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-of-smaller-cars/31326 "2009-06-06T00:21:50Z")
I currently drive a volvo station wagon. I am thinking about buying a smaller, more fuel efficient car, but I am worried about safety. I drive a lot of highway miles, even just to get to the grocery store. I love the mi… --- ## [Safest slightly used SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-slightly-used-suv/31290)
**Author:** [@NoMoreVolvo4me\_o](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoMoreVolvo4me_o)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-slightly-used-suv/31290 "2009-06-04T22:01:27Z")
Am presently driving Volvo XC90, which I LOVE, but lease is running out. Hubby drives Land Rover LR3, wants me to drive same. LR is too flashy for me. Need extremely safe, fairly large SUV with good off-road capabilities… --- ## [I made a huge mistake!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-huge-mistake/31238)
**Author:** [@SnoozinSusan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnoozinSusan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-huge-mistake/31238 "2009-06-02T14:25:26Z")
Without checking carfax or first getting a mechanic's opinion, I purchased a used 97 Chevy Cavalier RS Coupe. THEN I have the mechanic look at it. There is a multitude of things wrong, however the 3 that concern me the… --- ## [Volvo Transmission problem-to buy new or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-transmission-problem-to-buy-new-or-replace/30956)
**Author:** [@Car\_Clueless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Clueless)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-transmission-problem-to-buy-new-or-replace/30956 "2009-05-26T00:08:53Z")
My 2004 Volvo XC90 (63,000) is having problems- URGENT TRANSMISSION has been on- brought in-couldn't find problem- now on island and light back on and is acting up- I'll need a car asap - If it is the transmission (and … --- ## [Location of Neutral Safety Switch in a 2002 Infiniti G20?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-neutral-safety-switch-in-a-2002-infiniti-g20/29680)
**Author:** [@ctempleton3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctempleton3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-neutral-safety-switch-in-a-2002-infiniti-g20/29680 "2009-04-27T02:19:30Z")
Where is the Neutral Safety Switch in a 2002 Infiniti G20 with an automatic transmission? --- ## [Understanding the safety ratings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-the-safety-ratings/28551)
**Author:** [@laurelandhoward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laurelandhoward)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-the-safety-ratings/28551 "2009-03-30T23:50:20Z")
If a subcompact car gets a NHTSA 5\* crash rating, does that mean that it is as safe as a much bigger car that gets a 5\* rating? Or does it just mean that WITHIN ITS CLASS (subcompact), it gets 5\*? In other word… --- ## [Frame Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-maintenance/26916)
**Author:** [@rav4fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rav4fan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2009, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frame-maintenance/26916 "2009-02-25T04:47:10Z")
Recently I was involved in a collision. The front end of my car was damaged and I was told the frame is bent beyond repair. My insurance company deemed it a "total loss" which, upon further questioning I learned meant th… --- ## [Fumes from my husband's '69 VW Squareback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-from-my-husbands-69-vw-squareback/24369)
**Author:** [@fliegelwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fliegelwoman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-from-my-husbands-69-vw-squareback/24369 "2009-01-06T19:05:57Z")
My husband's other love is parked in the garage adjoining our house. Sometimes the whole house smells like car exhaust. We have a CO alarm right next to the door from the kitchen to the garage but I still worry that th… --- ## [My vehicle safety test is coming up soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vehicle-safety-test-is-coming-up-soon/23635)
**Author:** [@Z69105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z69105)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2008, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vehicle-safety-test-is-coming-up-soon/23635 "2008-12-24T01:41:38Z")
Perhaps I'm just paranoid, but I can't help but wonder if there's something wrong with the car that would cause it to flunk. I don't detect any issues under the hood - the brakes, etc all seem to work fine - and want to… --- ## [FMVSS Tag/label, emission label?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fmvss-tag-label-emission-label/22596)
**Author:** [@jdftv44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdftv44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2008, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fmvss-tag-label-emission-label/22596 "2008-11-27T06:05:38Z")
I'm trying to import a 2006 chevrolet express 2500 cargo van from the US to New Zealand and I've been asked to supply the info from the FMVSS label and the emission label however I can't find them. Any clue as to where … --- ## [Small car vs. suv in a crash - how does my family fare?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-vs-suv-in-a-crash-how-does-my-family-fare/20267)
**Author:** [@julebugd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julebugd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2008, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-vs-suv-in-a-crash-how-does-my-family-fare/20267 "2008-10-04T02:17:07Z")
We live in Alaska and have historically owned all or 4 wheel drives - which have been SUVs or cross overs. If I do buy a smaller car (all-wheel recommendations anyone?) what injuries will we sustain in a highway crash wi… --- ## [Accord or Altima or Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-altima-or-camry/19868)
**Author:** [@MMGCrozet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MMGCrozet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-or-altima-or-camry/19868 "2008-09-23T02:21:18Z")
I'm ready to buy a new car in the next few weeks and want to buy a reliable, reasonably priced, safe mid-sized family sedan, ideally a 2008. I'm looking at the 2008 Nissan Altima, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. Safety is … --- ## [Road emergency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-emergency/18596)
**Author:** [@VickiGene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VickiGene)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2008, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-emergency/18596 "2008-08-25T14:03:28Z")
There is a question regarding road safety that I have mixed opinions about. Now it's time to ask the experts. Traveling on a divided highway (two lanes each direction) about 8 cars behind two young men who had a ti… --- ## [Search for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-for-a-new-car/17112)
**Author:** [@joeeagle66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeeagle66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-for-a-new-car/17112 "2008-07-23T21:18:31Z")
We need a new car, one that gets terrific gas mileage, has front, side and side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and that is back friendly, ie, doesn't give my wife a muscle spasm a few seconds after she sits down. Typ… --- ## [Hybrid cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-cars/15704)
**Author:** [@dehirsch1924](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dehirsch1924)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-cars/15704 "2008-06-25T06:25:43Z")
How safe are they? I was talking to an EMT volunteer and he said that because of the high voltage present and the toxicity of the batteries, they are instructed not to cut into the body or use the jaws of life. Is this… --- ## [Extra wide rear-view mirror used by Police and trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wide-rear-view-mirror-used-by-police-and-trucks/14657)
**Author:** [@mountainwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainwalker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wide-rear-view-mirror-used-by-police-and-trucks/14657 "2008-06-01T01:19:36Z")
Saw this in Hammacher catalog but sure it can be bought for half the price from a good online automotive parts store: http://www...74978.asp# The No Blind Spot Rear View Mirror. This is the rear view mirror u… --- ## [Air bag v.s. no air bag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-v-s-no-air-bag/12589)
**Author:** [@Firoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firoza)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-v-s-no-air-bag/12589 "2008-04-08T01:13:02Z")
In case of an accident,by what percent does the safety factor go up or down if a car (Nissan 300zx , 1990 model) does not have any air bags. In this case the driver would be would be a 24 year old, young man, 6'5" tall. … --- ## [Cell phone users](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phone-users/12513)
**Author:** [@sweet\_enemy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweet_enemy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phone-users/12513 "2008-04-04T20:06:52Z")
Hello there. So I'm wondering if anyone has a good "hand signal" to use at someone driving by (or behind) while they're chatting away on their phone. They probably won't notice me because they're so distracted, but it'l… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch in F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-in-f150/10288)
**Author:** [@390bigblock-power](https://community.cartalk.com/u/390bigblock-power)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-in-f150/10288 "2008-02-06T14:06:59Z")
Does anyone know how to replace a neutral safety switch on a 1975 Ford F150 with a C6 automatic? I went in to start my truck and it will only start in neutral with the lever pushed to the left. I looked and it appears to… --- ## [1999 Ford Escort ZX2 - Thinking of Buying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-thinking-of-buying/10029)
**Author:** [@jherbst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jherbst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2008, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-thinking-of-buying/10029 "2008-01-31T18:44:11Z")
It has 83,000K Have not actually seen it yet but wanted to get feedback first if possible. Are there any spec. questions I should ask? I looked up the safety rating and the front seat got one lone star in the gov. crash … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=15) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/safety/9.md?page=17)