Can Airbags Be Added to a Car?
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Airbags can indeed be added to a car. Here are some key points regarding the installation of airbags: 1. Due to safety concerns and liability issues, very few places offer this service, as installing airbags requires approval from the vehicle management office. Unauthorized installation is considered illegal modification. 2. The liability for installing airbags is not clearly defined. 3. The cost of installing airbags is relatively high and not cost-effective. 4. Therefore, adding airbags to models that already come with them is neither common nor recommended, and the decision should be based on specific circumstances.
From a technical implementation perspective, it is indeed possible to retrofit airbags into existing vehicles, but the practical difficulties are substantial. Having researched automotive modifications, I found it requires matching the original vehicle's crash sensor system and rewiring the electrical circuits. More critically, airbag placement must be precise - even a few millimeters of deviation can cause failure. I recall watching a modification shop spend three hours just installing a steering wheel airbag during my last visit. The testing phase is even more troublesome, requiring specialized equipment to simulate crash signals. The entire process typically costs over ten thousand yuan in labor and materials. Moreover, unauthorized modifications may affect vehicle inspections and lead to insurance claim rejections. Unless it's an OEM-approved upgrade service, I genuinely don't recommend attempting such modifications.
