Testing Results

Buying a Safer Car

Crash testing and comparative safety information by model year. Lists safety features and gives crash test ratings of frontal protection of new and used cars to help consumers make purchase decisions.

Consumer Braking Information--Methodology Study

Compliance Reporting

Crash tests performed at 30 mph and other safety tests to determine if car makers have met minimum Federal requirements.

Compliance Test Procedures

These are the procedures to test whether or not vehicles and equipment meet federal requirements.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading posted 3/10/2004

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) is a tire information system designed to help buyers make relative comparisons among tires. The UTQG is not a safety rating and not a guarantee that a tire will last for a prescribed number of miles or perform in a certain way.