
Advice: Why can I smell petrol in my car?
FixMyCar discusses why you might be able to smell petrol in your car and what you can do to fix it.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, almost 4 years ago 2 mins read
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Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, with a population of over 345,400. If you're driving, prepare for long queues because Belfast is one of the UK's top 10 most congested cities. You'll spend around 34% additional time travelling compared to what you would expect. Belfast is also one of the most car-dependent cities, with the average person making approximately 81% of all journeys by car. In 2021, the worst rush hour of the week was on Fridays between 3pm and 4pm.
Driving in cities like Belfast puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Belfast for all these crucial components.
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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