This is definitely a stinker. Massey's full-time job is helping consumers investigate phony airbags. He said that after a car is in an accident or even totalled, crooked mechanics are stuffing steering wheels and dashboards with everthing from packing peanuts to beer cans. That's going into the mechanic's pocket, not into the safety of your car. It's virtually impossible for the average consumer to tell just by looking at a used car if it has phony airbags.
Experts recommend doing research on the Internet, and getting professional advice.
We also advise consumers to look at the safety equipment that is on the vehicle, and to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic of their choice, not the seller's choice. The Internet now offers an easy way for consumers to find out if a car's been in a major crash. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.