To increase the compartment area by reducing a space as much as possible that is required for a shock absorbing apparatus itself.

In this shock absorbing apparatus for automobile, an impact force deflection member 2, overhanging in the front or rear side, is made of an elastic material. Each end of this member is connected to the tip of a frame member 1 disposed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. Further, an energy absorbing means 6 is bridged to the frame member 1 near the impact force deflection member 2. When the frame member 1 is spread out by the force from the impact force deflection member 2, the energy absorbing means 6 is activated.