07/01/2026
🚨 Would You Survive the Same Crash in a 30-Year-Old Vehicle? 🚨
The IIHS recently put a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer through a head-to-head crash test—and the results are eye-opening. The newer Blazer's safety cage remained largely intact, while the older vehicle experienced severe occupant compartment intrusion that would likely result in life-threatening injuries.¹²
What does this mean for drivers today?
Modern vehicles are designed with advanced crash structures, airbags, sensors, and safety systems that work together to protect occupants during a collision. But those systems can only do their job when a vehicle is repaired correctly after an accident.
At Byrd's Body Shop, we believe every repair should restore your vehicle's safety—not just its appearance. That's why we follow OEM repair procedures, perform required calibrations, and focus on returning vehicles to their pre-loss condition whenever possible.
Your vehicle's biggest safety feature isn't the paint.
It's the structure and safety systems you can't see.
Watch this video and see how far vehicle safety has come in 30 years. Then ask yourself:
**If your vehicle is ever involved in a collision, do you want it repaired to manufacturer standards—or to the lowest cost?**
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This recent head-to-head crash test held to mark the 30th anniversa...
