A key factor for cost of ownership is performance in low speed crash. And limiting the damage and minimising the cost of repair is essential for competitive insurance.
A reduction in the extent of damage in low speed crash and efficient methods of repair are vital if a vehicle model is going to compete and gain competitive cost of ownership. SBD’s work in low speed crash is a natural complement to its security and cost of ownership activity. Since vehicle theft has reduced in most EU countries, low speed crash has increased in importance and now plays a major role in manufacturers’ overall cost of ownership strategy.
With experienced, qualified specialists in vehicle structure design and development, SBD provide services in the following areas:
- Helping you to understand how to cost effectively position your model range with strategic planning to include competitor benchmarkingand effective target setting
- Ensure you have the optimum structure design and component layout to perform well in low speed crash
- Maximise the performance benefit of your design by careful management and supervision of crash test activity
- Effective management of the insurance process to ensure your model gains the best insurance group possiblefor repair methods and creation of repair manuals for after sales
Contact us to discuss your requirements at no obligation and receive a proposal on how SBD can help you. All information is held in confidence.
For more information on SBD's services in Low Speed Crash including strategic advice on market strategy, design support, testing and approval, please download this information bulletin.