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Title:	Auto Safety
	It's easy to see why steel saves lives. A car's structure, the safety cage, is made from steel. Together with side-impact beams and other steel components, these elements absorb and dissipate the energy created in a crash by bending without breaking. Did you know that steel actually gets stronger as it bends? And that reduces the chance of harmful intrusion into your car's passenger compartment. It's just one way steel protects your family. Steel comprises approximately 55 percent of a car's overall weight. While the safety cage provides the base strength, other steel-made parts play an important role in your safety. No one likes a roll-over accident. That's why a steel roof protects passengers by helping the vehicle remain structurally sound if it rolls over in an accident. Buckle up with steel. In addition to a steel buckle, steel anchors seat belts to the floor of your vehicle. This helps ensure that every passenger in your car stays safely secured in his or her seat during a crash. So what helps keep your seat from moving during an accident? Steel does. Seat assemblies are kept in place because they're anchored to seat tracks that are made of steel to minimize the risk of you or your passengers being injured during a car crash. A closed-door policy. Steel door latches help keep your car's doors closed during a crash, enhancing the strength of the safety cage. A steel beam is placed inside vehicle doors to help absorb the energy of a side-impact collision. Steel bumpers also absorb energy during a crash and minimize damage during low-speed impacts. Instrument panels are made of steel and also provide you with added protection. Did you know that your car's steering column is actually made from steel? And that provides you with years of lasting, reliable service. Not only are new microalloy steel wheels are more affordable than aluminum wheels, they're also attractive, durable and recyclable. How safe is that new or used vehicle you're thinking of purchasing? Please send your answers to us....