Airbags
When it comes to ensuring the safety and legality of your vehicle, the Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspection is a critical checkpoint for all Hamilton drivers. One vital component of this inspection is the airbag system — a crucial safety feature designed to protect you...
What is an airbag clock spring? An airbag clock spring, also known as a spiral cable or clock spring assembly, is an essential component of a vehicle’s safety system. It is located in the steering column behind the steering wheel. The purpose of the clock...
What is the car yaw rate sensor? Your cars yaw rate sensor is a safety component the is present in newer cars. The role of the yaw rate sensor is to detect when your car is tilting too far in one direction. When the yaw rate sensor detects that your car is tilting,...
How do the airbags work? Airbags are a safety feature that is now compulsory in vehicles. Since their introduction in the 1980s, airbags have saved thousands of lives. If the airbag sensor detects an impact, the airbags will immediately inflate, protecting the driver...
What is the Takata airbag recall? The NZ government has issued a compulsory recall that may affect up to 50,000 vehicles in New Zealand. This is due to faulty Alpha-type airbags. Airbags contain nitrate, which causes the airbag to instantly expand and inflate a large...
