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The A38 road - the longest two-digit A road in Britain, travelling 292 miles between Bodmin and Nottinghamshire - passes through Bedminster. Another key road in the area is the A370, which passes along the town's northern border and connects to the M5 motorway to the southeast. While you search for car repair prices in Bedminster, you could also compare garages in Bristol since it is less than two miles away, and there are regular train services between the two.
Urban driving in Bedminster may reduce fuel efficiency due to increased braking and accelerating, which also places greater strain on your engine. Slow-moving traffic reduces the airflow through your car's radiator, making the cooling system work harder, so you should check the coolant level regularly and top up as needed. Your brakes and suspension will also likely wear down quickly as you navigate busy roads with potholes. Since driving in Bedminster can be tough on your car, following a regular servicing schedule is even more important.
Airbag systems work thanks to onboard sensors that detect when a car has crashed. A small explosive device in the airbag module detonates, inflating the airbag, which protects the driver and passenger from impact with the front of the car.
This system has several components: the ECU, ignitor, sensors, inflator, warning lights, passenger occupancy sensors and the airbags themselves. If one or more of these develops a fault, you'll need to book a car airbag repair as soon as possible.
Learn more about how airbags work in this guide.
The most obvious sign you need an airbag ECU repair is the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light. When the airbag warning light comes on and stays on, an airbag light repair may be required, though the problem is likely related to the system rather than the light itself. In fact, the light may indicate a sensor problem, in which case you'll need to book a car airbag sensor repair.
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