Posted on 07 October 2015
It's normal for all the warning lights on your dashboard to light up when you turn over your engine. It's when one of them stays lit that you may need to visit your mechanic. That's certainly the case when the warning signal in question is for your air bags. The alert on your dash can take several forms: an icon of a person in a seat belt facing a large circle, the words "air bag" or the initials "SRS" for supplemental restraint system. Whatever it looks like, it's your cue to visit your local auto repair shop. The air bag light being on means thes ... read more
Posted on 05 October 2015
You probably don’t give a second thought to what happens when you turn the key in the ignition – unless it doesn’t work, that is. The car battery, which is responsible for providing that initial spark to start up a vehicle, is often overlooked until something goes wrong. Care for it Drivers need to put in some effort to care for their car batteries. It starts with regular monitoring and maintenance – for instance, the batteries should be periodically checked to ensure they have enough power to last through a season. Extreme ... read more