Have you ever been in a fender bender? If you’ve been driving long enough, the odds are good that you've been hit while backing out of a parking space, or rear-ended after stopping or slowing too ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are a vehicle owner, chances are you might wind up getting an accidental dent or ding that you may have to cough up extra money to fix.

Since the 1970s, most vehicles have been designed to crumple under impact, absorbing as much energy as possible in an accident. The reason is safety. More force absorbed means less collateral damage ...