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Airbag Safety

Airbags are one of the most important safety innovations of recent decades. Normally hidden, they inflate instantly to provide crucial cushioning for vehicle occupants when a crash occurs.

Both front and side airbags substantially reduce fatality risk. Front airbags have been required in all new passenger vehicles since the 1999 model year. Side airbags aren’t specifically mandated, but nearly all manufacturers include them to meet federal side protection requirements.

Side airbags

Also known as the front-center airbag, the far-side airbag is designed to prevent front passengers from colliding with each other during side-impact crashes and to maintain occupant position in far-side or rollover crashes. General Motors was the first to introduce the front-center airbag in 2013.

Toyota has developed a similar concept aimed at rear-seat passenger protection that deploys from the rear row’s center console.

Signs You Need any Help

Common signs include reduced cooling efficiency, unusual noises from the AC system, or warm air blowing from the vents. If you notice these symptoms, it’s time to bring your car in for a professional check and gas refill to restore optimal cooling.