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Seat belts are a life-saver in most, if not all, auto-related accidents. It has saved countless lives and even reduces the severity of injuries on those caught in a car accident. According to a blog published by Youth For Road Safety, seat belts alone have saved over 200,000 lives in the US between 1975 and 2008—which is a staggering number indeed!  That said, the most common seat belt you will find today is the 3-point seat belt. It is also one of the most effective types of seat belts to keep you safe during a car crash! To understand its...

When the airbag light turns on in your dashboard, something is wrong with your car. The airbag light can become defective for many reasons, but the most common one is that the sensor is failing or tripping. Before you drive your car again, make sure you determine the problem and address it immediately.  This article will help you identify if a faulty passenger seat is a reason behind the sensor defect.   The Problem With the Passenger Seat Sensor  Most car manufacturers install a sensor at the front passenger seat called the mass sensor. This sensor helps the system detect when...

Due to the pandemic, most car owners have fewer opportunities to take their car on frequent and long drives. Every chance to leave the house needs to be short and immediate to prevent any risk of getting infected by COVID-19. Thankfully, vaccination procedures are making it safer for people to be more active on the road. However, your car may not be in the best condition to drive in after a long time of staying inactive. Besides checking your car’s oil, fuel, and air pressure levels, you also need to double-check other components. Your car’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) protects...

Driving makes getting travel more convenient. And while the chances of getting into an accident are slim, they aren’t a total zero. That is why the airbag was invented. The airbag activates when you run into a significant collision. It minimizes the impact, keeping your body safe from impact against the vehicle’s interior, such as the steering wheel. To understand what can trigger airbag deployment, you must first know how they work.   How Do Airbags Work? 1 - The Airbag Control Unit The Airbag Control Unit or ACU is the little device that controls the airbag through impact calculation and...

Airbags, as time goes on, may need to be replaced. Vehicle owners should also consider resetting faulty airbag modules to make sure their airbags will function properly. If you're interested to know more about airbags, the answers to the following FAQs can be a big help. 1. My car's airbag light is on, is there any problem? When your vehicle detects that something is wrong with your airbag module, it automatically disables the airbags, and the light will start flashing or remain on. This may indicate an issue with the airbag, computer, wiring, or airbag sensors. If the airbags are...