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If you want to book an airbag repair in Preston, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.

The Preston By-pass, which opened in 1958, was the first stretch of motorway in the UK. It was built to ease congestion from tourists; today, it is part of the M6, with a small section forming part of the M55. The Road Rage Index recently listed Preston as one of the worst places in England and Wales for angry drivers. The busiest rush hour of the week is on Friday between 4pm and 5pm, according to TomTom's Traffic Index.

Driving in cities like Preston 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 Preston 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.