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What happens to the airbags of cars in demolition.

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Part: Airbag

Let's satisfy our curiosity: what happens to the airbags of cars in demolition? Have we ever wondered about it? The airbags of the most popular models, which have a market, are removed and kept as spare parts. Those of cars that do not have a demand for spare parts - or for those that are damaged or in poor aesthetic condition, or for which there may already be an abundance of spare parts - are then detonated before the car is passed through the compactor. In fact, it could be very dangerous to compact a car with the airbag still present; even if not powered by the battery, it could still accidentally explode and cause serious damage.

Posted on 1 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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