What difference does a 100th of a second make?

This video, produced by Honda, highlights the dangers of counterfeit parts and the risks they pose to occupant safety. However, it’s just as critical to recognise that even with genuine components, repairs to late-model vehicles must be carried out and certified correctly. Modern cars are engineered with complex crumple zones, integrated sensors, airbags, and control systems that all work together in milliseconds during a crash. Certification provides confidence that every repair not only restores the vehicle’s structure but also ensures those life-saving protection systems continue to perform exactly as designed.