Seat Belt Tensioners and How They Work in Your Airbag System

Familiarizing yourself with the features and functions of your car’s safety features is very important if you want to avoid concerns while on the road. There are various questions that drivers usually ask themselves, but one of the most common is: Will seat belt tensioners go off even if the…

Answers to 6 Frequently Asked Questions about Airbag Modules

The objective of an airbag is to provide a cushion for the passengers’ bodies, preventing them from colliding directly with an object inside the vehicle like the steering wheel or dashboard. Believe it or not, a seemingly insignificant element like the airbag is one of the most critical safety features…

Why Seat Belts are the Most Important Safety Feature of Every Vehicle

Modern vehicles come with advanced safety features like backup cameras, tracking devices, and tire pressure monitoring systems, but one thing remains the most important and effective in keeping people safe: the seat belt. Here are some statistics that expound on the importance of seat belts: 50 percent (17,000) of the…

Here Are 3 Reasons Your Airbag Light Might Have Switched On

Aside from the seat belt, our car’s airbags are protection mechanisms that can save lives. Even in a sudden and high-impact accident, those safety measures increase the chances that passengers emerge with only minor injuries. Their importance cannot be underestimated, which is why near every vehicle in the world is…

Should Your Airbag Module Be Reset Even without an Accident?

Even if there is no apparent deployment, airbag module checks should be performed as part of maintenance. After all, the indicator will stay on even if any other non-obvious deployment devices—such as the front and rear seat belts and headrests—have been activated.  The appearance of an airbag warning light does…