Hi
I would like to share with you details of my horrific crash on December 8th 2011 in my 2004 V10 Phaeton, so you can see first hand how strong and safe the vehicle is. My car hit a very large tree head on at dual carriageway speed in Leicestershire, UK during awful weather conditions. All the emergency services were staggered that I left the scene with just a broken femur bone. The fire brigade & paramedics were particularly surprised with regards to:
1. How strong the car was, they were quite specific that had I been in most other vehicles I almost certainly would have had life threatening / fatal injuries.
2. The way the car protected me going from dual carriageway speed to zero instantly without even cracking a rib, no internal injuries, and most importantly no spinal injuries whatsoever. They were amazed at the dual seat belt tensioners, seats, and the fact the dashboard, steering wheel and everything else hadn't moved a millimetre during the accident.
I know most people here already realise the car is very safe and strong, but I didn't realise what it was capable of in a serious crash.
It goes without question that I am currently ordering my next Phaeton!
Kind regards
Oli
I would like to share with you details of my horrific crash on December 8th 2011 in my 2004 V10 Phaeton, so you can see first hand how strong and safe the vehicle is. My car hit a very large tree head on at dual carriageway speed in Leicestershire, UK during awful weather conditions. All the emergency services were staggered that I left the scene with just a broken femur bone. The fire brigade & paramedics were particularly surprised with regards to:
1. How strong the car was, they were quite specific that had I been in most other vehicles I almost certainly would have had life threatening / fatal injuries.
2. The way the car protected me going from dual carriageway speed to zero instantly without even cracking a rib, no internal injuries, and most importantly no spinal injuries whatsoever. They were amazed at the dual seat belt tensioners, seats, and the fact the dashboard, steering wheel and everything else hadn't moved a millimetre during the accident.
I know most people here already realise the car is very safe and strong, but I didn't realise what it was capable of in a serious crash.
It goes without question that I am currently ordering my next Phaeton!
Kind regards
Oli