It’s their mailbox that regularly reminds the accident researchers of Mercedes-Benz are that their job must be one of the most exciting in the automotive industry. Team Leader Heiko Bürkle has long since stopped counting the number of unsolicited job applications his unit receives. But what is it that’s so fascinating about working with bent and warped metal parts and scratched paint. And how does this work help improve the safety of vehicles with the three-pointed star? We decided to accompany our accident research colleagues for one day.