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DEKRA Crash Test: Below the surface – Safety Consequences of Accidents under 10 mph.

DEKRA Services Inc.

Christian Ruecker

Christian.Ruecker@dekra.com https://www.linkedin.com/christian-ruecker Follow DEKRA North America

About DEKRA

+ 5,5%

2017 2016

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2018

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Total Revenue | in Million USD

2017 3,479 2016 3,222

2018 3,662

Employees

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System Certifications p.a.

In 20 countries accredited as a Certification Authority

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Vehicle Inspections p.a.

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the global partner

for a safe world

Background

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Every five seconds a traffic accident happens in the USA which results in over 6 Million car accidents on average per year*.

Technology Process People

While embracing new technologies, we want to make the transition into the digital world a safe one.

*https://www.driverknowledge.com/car-accident-statistics/

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Set Up

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▪ Crash test with a Mercedes-Benz C200 CDI T-Model in our Crash Test Center in Neumuenster, Germany ▪ Impact against a trailer hitch mounted

• n an unbraked barrier with 2932lb

▪ Impact speed: 6.1 mph (9.9km/h)

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Crash Test

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What Happened?

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Gap Difference Between Hood & Light

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Central Deformation

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Close Up External Damage

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Partial Disassembly

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Bumper Cover Removed

Damaged Reinforcement

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Bent Reinforcement

The damaged reinforcement is shortened due to bending.

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Close Up Of Reinforcement Brackets

Right-Hand Left-Hand

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Reinforcement Removed

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Cooling System Damage

Power Steering Cooling tube deformed AC Condenser is torn and Radiator damaged from contact with Condenser

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Reinforcement & Bracket Replaced

Right-Hand

Left-Hand Deformation of 8mm to lower rail

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Overview of Damage

Repair cost calculated at a labor rate of $125.00.

Total Repair Cost: $6,881.53

→ To determine all damage to the vehicle, a complete disassembly and a 3D measurement are required.

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Conclusions

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1. The crash test shows the damage a “light collision” can cause. 2. Consumers won’t expect much damage at 6.1 mph. 3. Even a low speed impact will cause not only cosmetic but also structural damage. This could affect the Safety of the vehicle in the future.

I don’t have the perfect conclusion for you, but…

… even a trained and experienced professional will need to disassemble the vehicle to accurately judge the true damage to a vehicle AND … think about your loved ones getting into a car where the owner decided not to repair the damage because of a “minor accident”!

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Thank You!

Christian Ruecker

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