Does the Volkswagen New Bora have an anti-collision beam?
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2013 New Bora does not have a rear anti-collision beam, while the 2012 model does. Here is more information about anti-collision beams: 1. The anti-collision beam is part of the vehicle's safety structure, located at the very front and rear of the main body structure. It is generally made of cold-rolled steel pressed into a U-shaped channel and connected to the frame longitudinal beam, although some models use fiberglass, which is not as strong as cold-rolled steel. 2. The main function of the anti-collision beam is to transmit impact force. When the front or rear of the vehicle is significantly impacted, the force first acts on the anti-collision beam, which transmits it to the connection points with the body, usually the longitudinal beams. Between the beam and the longitudinal beams, there is also a small energy-absorbing box structure. 3. In the case of a light collision, only the energy-absorbing box may be crushed, while the beam itself and the main body structure remain undamaged. In this case, only the energy-absorbing box needs to be replaced during repairs, resulting in lower repair costs. 4. In the case of a heavy collision, the impact force can be transmitted to the longitudinal beams, where the sturdy body structure takes on the impact, significantly improving the vehicle's collision safety performance.
