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Handsworth is just over three miles from Birmingham city centre and is served by three A roads: the A34 between Salford and Winchester, the A41 between Birkenhead and London, and the A4040 ring road. The M6 motorway is a few miles away. It's worth noting there is a Clean Air Zone in Birmingham, so you may be charged for driving in some areas. There is a West Midlands Metro stop on Booth Street.

Urban driving in Handsworth 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 Handsworth 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.