6 airbags will increase the cost of cars? Find out how much it will cost to install an external airbag

 6 airbags will increase the cost of cars?  Find out how much it will cost to install an external airbag

Airbags mandatory in cars: The central government had announced that six airbags would be mandatory in cars. This new rule of the central government will come into effect from 1 October 2022. But now this date has been extended further. The Central Government has informed that the date for making 6 airbags mandatory in cars is being extended till October 1, 2023. That is, from October 1, 2023, it will be mandatory for all cars to have 6 airbags.

What exactly is an airbag?

Airbags work to protect the chest, face and head of passengers from severe impacts during a car accident. Simply put, airbags form a padded wall between the dashboard, steering and mirrors, reducing the risk of serious injury.

6 airbags will make the car more expensive

In June, Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava had said that 6 airbags would make even cheaper vehicles costlier. RC Bhargava had said that even if 6 airbags are installed in a small car, then its price can go up to 60 thousand rupees. But Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has given different information about the price of airbags in the Lok Sabha. Giving information about this in the Lok Sabha, Nitin Gadkari said that the cost of airbags in vehicles is only 800. But why are car makers charging Rs 15,000 on this? According to Nitin Gadkari, one airbag should cost Rs 800 and 4 airbags should cost Rs 3200. If fitted with some sensors and accessories, the price of the airbag can go up to Rs 500, he added. Accordingly, the cost of installing an airbag can go up to Rs 1300. That is, the cost of 4 airbags should be Rs 5200.

What happens when an external airbag is installed?

All car manufacturers provide airbags in cars after thorough testing. Different airbags are made for all the cars, after which the car is crash tested and only after passing it, the airbags are installed in the car. But if you have installed external airbags then you will not get the facility of crash test. There is a possibility that the airbag may not be deployed when needed. Also, it can suddenly open when not needed. Also, if you have to install external airbags, you may have to pay more. Now to save money, you can replace your car’s steering wheel and buy another airbag. Even this option is available only in certain cars. Now if you take out the cost of installing an external airbag, it will cost you the same as a new car.

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