
Advice: What is Breakdown Cover and Is It Worth It?
FixMyCar discusses the ins and outs of breakdown cover.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, over 3 years ago 5 mins read
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Peterborough is 96 miles north of London, approximately a two-hour drive. The legendary car maker Rolls Royce can trace its origins back to the city because Sir Henry Royce, one of the founders, was born just five miles away. The Eye Roundabout in Peterborough is the worst in Cambridgeshire for accidents, and the A15 road is also notorious. You can expect to encounter congestion while driving in the city; in 2021, 1.08 billion vehicle miles were travelled on Peterborough's roads.
Driving in cities like Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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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