Surrogate and Exemplar Vehicle Inspections

Surrogate and Exemplar Vehicle Inspections

SAFE Laboratories has years of experience in arranging and conducting surrogate and vehicle inspections.  Any exemplar vehicle can usually be located and provided at our inspection facility, even rare and hard to find model variations.  Surrogate occupants of various heights and weights can also be provided.  Highly experienced professionals are available to document any needed measurements including restraint geometry, head clearance, seat angles, etc.  Inspections can be documented with photography and video as required.

“Partnering with SAFE Laboratories transformed how we approach crash testing. Their expansive facility, from the crash lab to the precision machine shop, ensured our high-speed rollover tests were executed flawlessly—and safely. The team’s dedication to regulatory standards and innovative methods gave us invaluable confidence in our safety validations.”

- OEM Safety Engineer

“SAFE Laboratories delivers unmatched depth in forensic automotive analysis. Their expertise in seat back strength testing and advanced instrumentation helped us uncover critical insights in a high-stakes case. Their meticulous work not only advanced the investigation but also sharpened our preventive strategies moving forward.”

- Insurance Investigator

“As a researcher, collaborating with SAFE was a game-changer. The facility’s scope—crash facilities, extensive storage, machining capabilities—combined with their deep regulatory knowledge and technical precision, allowed us to conduct comprehensive automotive safety studies with accuracy and efficiency unmatched in the region.”

- Transportation Safety Researcher