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Many people don’t know why their vehicle airbag warning lights suddenly illuminate. Understandably, this could be confusing. It could be that your airbag is detached or if you’re unsafe when it comes accidents. Indeed, it could be many things. The airbag in your vehicle is most likely the most critical safety element, meant to protect both you and your passengers. With that said, the light certainly signifies that there is an issue with the airbag. If your airbag warning light is on, your airbags will not deploy in the event of a collision. This means that your airbag will not...

Seat belts are installed in place to save lives. It prevents you from being thrown with excessive force in case of a car crash. However, defective seat belts can bring more harm instead of good. How Do I Know If My Seat Belt Is Damaged? There are many ways to determine if your seat belt is defective. First, inspect its state. Is it torn or damaged? Do you find frays or stains? Does it have excessive slack? You should also check if it is in good shape. If there are cracks or scratches, that is usually not a good sign. ...

Seatbelts safeguard people from injuries in the unfortunate case of an accident. During a collision, the airbag computer activates the seatbelt igniter, activating and locking the seatbelts around each person wearing the seatbelt. When a seatbelt becomes locked as a result of an accident, it must be replaced, repaired, and reset in accordance with the OEM guidelines. Before Repairs In the event of an accident, the gas charge ignites, securing the seatbelt. Once actuated, either the seatbelt retractor or the buckle pretensioner will no longer function. Before beginning the repair, all seatbelt components must be examined. All locked and deactivated...

Over the last fifty years, automotive safety standards have greatly improved, at least for new cars. But what about your classic? Many classic car owners value originality above all else. This makes them reluctant to make adjustments to preserve their car’s parts. However, it's generally wise to strike a balance between originality and safety, even if you only drive your classic car a few times per year. While keeping your car in mint condition is one priority, your protection from accidents is a greater concern. Here are the four major safety upgrades you should consider installing on your classic car:...

The federal government claims that many children's car seats are too small, contributing to child fatalities. Unfortunately,  many parents and guardians are oblivious of the dangers of not correctly buckling or unbuckling their child's harness. Consumer reports show that parents and caregivers keep strapping kids into car seats in the wrong way.  Proper harnessing is important because a tight harness protects a child and reduces the risk of a child being thrown from a car seat or hitting something else within the car. The harness evenly distributes the child's solid and boney areas like shoulders and hips. This also keeps...