Specialist structures fitted to a car are always going to be a problem when you crash it into something. You can’t just take a Clio RS or an aluminum bodied supercar to the average auto repair shop, because they just can’t cope with it.
Mazda has engineered a lot of new technologies into its first vehicle since it split ways with Ford. The CX-5 features a lightweight Skyactiv-body meant to reduce fuel consumption and put less strain on other components like the brakes and tires. In addition, the Japanese automaker fitted high-tensile steel to certain areas, like the front bumper in order to make it more rigid.
These could prove quite the handful, but Mazda’s authorized repairers in the UK area ready for the car, according to an official statement.
“The key benefit for customers is the high level of confidence and reassurance in Mazda franchised aftersales service, because the foundation for SKYACTIV technology is optimising existing standard technology – internal combustion and lightweight engineering - while delivering customer savings through excellent fuel economy and low emissions, without compromising on performance. Dealers have the knowledge to service and repair cars without any heavy investment in training and equipment,” says Aftersales Director David Wilson-Green.
“Similarly, in the unfortunate event of an accident, our network of approved bodyshops is tooled up for repairing high-tensile steel featured in the body of the CX-5. Through the use of this newly developed SKYACTIV body structure and a larger proportion of high-tensile steel – the proportion has grown from 40 to 60 percent – the weight of the car is reduced by 8 percent while increasing the strength. The benefit is that lighter cars also mean less wear on brakes and tyres,” Wilson-Green adds.
These could prove quite the handful, but Mazda’s authorized repairers in the UK area ready for the car, according to an official statement.
“The key benefit for customers is the high level of confidence and reassurance in Mazda franchised aftersales service, because the foundation for SKYACTIV technology is optimising existing standard technology – internal combustion and lightweight engineering - while delivering customer savings through excellent fuel economy and low emissions, without compromising on performance. Dealers have the knowledge to service and repair cars without any heavy investment in training and equipment,” says Aftersales Director David Wilson-Green.
“Similarly, in the unfortunate event of an accident, our network of approved bodyshops is tooled up for repairing high-tensile steel featured in the body of the CX-5. Through the use of this newly developed SKYACTIV body structure and a larger proportion of high-tensile steel – the proportion has grown from 40 to 60 percent – the weight of the car is reduced by 8 percent while increasing the strength. The benefit is that lighter cars also mean less wear on brakes and tyres,” Wilson-Green adds.
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