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Old 02-24-2013, 11:18 AM   #17
volsfan0911
 
Drives: '10 GTI for now
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Location: Ellicott City, MD
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Originally Posted by Shark View Post
Just curious, with the all aluminum frame are there any issues relating impact and bending (crash test) that could render the frame useless after such an event?
Also, will the insurance companies look at this as an added cost to repair and gouge us on premiums?
Great question - wouldn't think so. Since GM claims the aluminum frame is stiffer than the steel one, shouldn't be a significant difference. Wreck it hard enough to bend either one, the car will probably be declared a loss and written off as totaled. As far as your insurance company is concerned, a total is a total. Sell if off for parts or scrap.
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