Air Bags Refitments

invincible7 · 10th May 2007, 13:39

want to know how much does it cost to get the airbags refit after they have executed in an accident... does this differ between manufacturers.... what abt Maruti any idea..

arunforu1 · 10th May 2007, 14:30

ASK Maruti service guys, only they can give you exact figure.

Yes it differs from mfg. to mfg & model to model

abhilashvk · 10th May 2007, 14:50

The cost is very high. You need to cahnge the dashboard. so it varys from car to car. Ave cost for Marutis is around 25K. You can claim insurance for Airbags - 100% claimable

Rtech · 10th May 2007, 15:02

Cost varies, but the cost of the actual airbag is around the same price. Here is the break up of costs involved with a Skoda Octavia.

Drivers airbag: 27,999
Pass. airbag: 53,149
Airbag module: 16,500
Upper dashboard: 45,266
Total: 1,42,917/- (all prices circa 2005)

I'm sorry to say that Insurance will only cover 50% of that cost. Crazy as it is, they say that as it is not metal, they pay only 50% of the costs!

invincible7 · 10th May 2007, 16:38

hmmmm it brings down to the conclusion that getting an airbag vehicle.. can involve costs on the greater sides.. yeah money isnt or shudnt be a concerns with respect to life and death.....

Godfather · 11th May 2007, 05:24

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Originally Posted by Rtech

I'm sorry to say that Insurance will only cover 50% of that cost. Crazy as it is, they say that as it is not metal, they pay only 50% of the costs!

Depends on how old the vehicle is.. If the vehicle is under 6 months old you can claim 100%.

Godfather

paras211 · 12th May 2007, 01:33

1.42 lakhs???
wow is there an airbag switch u can turn off i wudnt mind a small vacation in the hospital (completely covereb my mediclaim)
yea and i wont die that easy so no advice on that thank you

Godfather · 12th May 2007, 01:36

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Originally Posted by paras211

1.42 lakhs???
wow is there an airbag switch u can turn off i wudnt mind a small vacation in the hospital (completely covereb my mediclaim)
yea and i wont die that easy so no advice on that thank you

I cant believe i am reading this.. Is money so important that you start to think of all this

...God..get a grip bro... All i can tell u is
1. Dont buy a car with an airbag
2. Even if u do..drive slow.. Or maybe better... use the local Transport.

Godfather

Zappo · 12th May 2007, 02:33

Paras that was utter crap. you want to pay premium price to buy a airbag fitted car and then you want a "switch" to turn it off? Thats ridiculous. I mean, you would rather risk your life in a life-threatening scenario but not have the security of the airbag blowing up? What do you want a airbag for? Just to brag about it? Do yourself a favor bro. Do not buy a airbag fitted version. You will save yourself a packet on day one.

doctorkats · 12th May 2007, 04:24

air bags save lives.it should be made compulsory for all cars.
i hope someday the govt and car manufacturers team up to make it affordable on all cars.
that said they save lives only when the passengers are wearing their seatbelts.
@paras:i'm sure you're joking right?

BUSA · 12th May 2007, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by paras211

1.42 lakhs???
wow is there an airbag switch u can turn off i wudnt mind a small vacation in the hospital (completely covereb my mediclaim)
yea and i wont die that easy so no advice on that thank you

This is what the typical Indian mentality is all about. Sorry to say this but money cant buy happines or lives

Rtech · 12th May 2007, 12:59

I'm sure paras was joking. And in that light, I can assure you that the hospital bill will be far more expensive that the airbags! lol

On a more serious note, a serious issue is that some owners refuse to install new airbags once they have an accident. The Skoda dealer told me of many fights on this subject. The owners, on seeing the costs, simply state that they do not want airbags! The Skoda dealers are forbidden to carry out the repair work unless new airbags are installed, however there is no stopping the owner from getting a patch up job done outside.

BUSA · 12th May 2007, 13:07

@ Rtech - The airbags dont cost much, its the dashboard + Steering which doubles the cost, doesnot it?

Rtech · 12th May 2007, 13:11

Read post #4 of this thread for the break up of costs. It varies from vehicle to vehicle. Some cars, you don't need to change the dashboard, others you do. But the actual airbags themselves cost quite a packet still.

theMAG · 12th May 2007, 13:23

Thats some cost! Cars should simply come with a Kurl-On mattress in between the driver-passenger and the dash with a cutout in it for reaching the steering wheel.

10th May 2007, 13:39	#1
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	Air Bags Refitments want to know how much does it cost to get the airbags refit after they have executed in an accident... does this differ between manufacturers.... what abt Maruti any idea..
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arunforu1 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 254 Thanked: 7 Times	ASK Maruti service guys, only they can give you exact figure. Yes it differs from mfg. to mfg & model to model
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abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	The cost is very high. You need to cahnge the dashboard. so it varys from car to car. Ave cost for Marutis is around 25K. You can claim insurance for Airbags - 100% claimable
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10th May 2007, 16:38	#5
invincible7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi NCR Posts: 665 Thanked: 173 Times	hmmmm it brings down to the conclusion that getting an airbag vehicle.. can involve costs on the greater sides.. yeah money isnt or shudnt be a concerns with respect to life and death.....
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12th May 2007, 01:33	#7
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 660 Thanked: 176 Times View My Garage	1.42 lakhs??? wow is there an airbag switch u can turn off i wudnt mind a small vacation in the hospital (completely covereb my mediclaim) yea and i wont die that easy so no advice on that thank you
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10th May 2007, 15:02	#4
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Cost varies, but the cost of the actual airbag is around the same price. Here is the break up of costs involved with a Skoda Octavia. Drivers airbag: 27,999 Pass. airbag: 53,149 Airbag module: 16,500 Upper dashboard: 45,266 Total: 1,42,917/- (all prices circa 2005) I'm sorry to say that Insurance will only cover 50% of that cost. Crazy as it is, they say that as it is not metal, they pay only 50% of the costs!
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12th May 2007, 02:33	#9
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,915 Thanked: 2,746 Times	Paras that was utter crap. you want to pay premium price to buy a airbag fitted car and then you want a "switch" to turn it off? Thats ridiculous. I mean, you would rather risk your life in a life-threatening scenario but not have the security of the airbag blowing up? What do you want a airbag for? Just to brag about it? Do yourself a favor bro. Do not buy a airbag fitted version. You will save yourself a packet on day one.
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12th May 2007, 04:24	#10
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	air bags save lives.it should be made compulsory for all cars. i hope someday the govt and car manufacturers team up to make it affordable on all cars. that said they save lives only when the passengers are wearing their seatbelts. @paras:i'm sure you're joking right?
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12th May 2007, 12:59	#12
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	I'm sure paras was joking. And in that light, I can assure you that the hospital bill will be far more expensive that the airbags! lol On a more serious note, a serious issue is that some owners refuse to install new airbags once they have an accident. The Skoda dealer told me of many fights on this subject. The owners, on seeing the costs, simply state that they do not want airbags! The Skoda dealers are forbidden to carry out the repair work unless new airbags are installed, however there is no stopping the owner from getting a patch up job done outside. Last edited by Rtech : 12th May 2007 at 13:01.
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12th May 2007, 13:07	#13
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	@ Rtech - The airbags dont cost much, its the dashboard + Steering which doubles the cost, doesnot it?
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12th May 2007, 13:11	#14
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Read post #4 of this thread for the break up of costs. It varies from vehicle to vehicle. Some cars, you don't need to change the dashboard, others you do. But the actual airbags themselves cost quite a packet still.
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12th May 2007, 13:23	#15
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	Thats some cost! Cars should simply come with a Kurl-On mattress in between the driver-passenger and the dash with a cutout in it for reaching the steering wheel.
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