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The federal government places a lot of consideration into airbags when determining the safety rating of a particular vehicle. Research indicates that airbags play an import role in reducing fatalities related to car accidents and automakers are quickly starting to develop more innovative airbag designs.

As an attempt to reduce the occurrence of limb injuries that occur during accidents, automakers are starting to install knee airbags under the steering column and glove box of their vehicles. These airbags are designed to cushion the blow when the knees fly forward ruing an accident.

General Motors developed a new airbag that was introduced in some of their 2013 models. This front center airbag is positioned between the front rows seats after being deployed on the right side of the driver’s seat. It is designed to provide restrain for the driver and to keep the driver and passenger from colliding with each other during a collision.

More consideration is also being put into the safety of backseats passengers as well, which tend to be children and the elderly. Ford recently created inflatable seat belts for that purpose. Pedestrians aren’t being ignored either. Volvo developed a pedestrian airbag that deploys upon impact when a person is hit by the car.

Accidents will always happen, but through the implementation of new airbag technology, the number of accident related fatalities can be greatly reduced.

If you’ve ever wondered how exactly you car’s engine gets you from point A to point B, we came across a fantastic animated graphic that breaks down each system and function of the engine in an easy to understand and interesting way.

Whether the most you know about cars is how to put gas in the tank, or if you’ve been taking apart transmissions since you were in diapers, this graphic makes for a pretty good read and visualization.

It doesn’t take much to learn a thing or two about your car, and a little bit of automotive literacy can go a very long way, even just in terms of being able to diagnose a problem you’re car is having, and know when something needs repairs.

If there is something amiss, or you need to have your car or truck looked at by a professional, call J1 Auto in Lombard to talk with one of our trained technicians, because we’re always happy to help you get back on the road.

You can head over to his page to see the whole chart in action, and if you need any auto repairs, give us a call, or bring your car in to our shop!

When it comes to buying a new car, there’s a growing list of things to consider: engine, power windows, stereo system, navigation, interior, and the list goes on and on. You would think that color would be one of the less complicated choice, but even that isn’t as simple as it seems. The color of your car has a noticeable effect on how much you’ll be able to resell it for.

There is a lot of psychology that can go in to determining exactly what makes a color more “valuable,” but when you boil it all down, well-known car appraiser Kelly Blue Book says simply, it’s silver.

Power colors, like that classic muscle car red that turns heads on the highway, will always have a place in the hearts of certain people. However, with today’s cars the design and increased level of technology makes silver the ideal color. It’s modern, shows off those angles, and remind people of all those sleek, aluminum-bodied gadgets and smartphones.

On top of that, silver seems to do a nice job accentuating today’s more angular and modern designs.

So, if you absolutely have a have an electric blue Camry, all the power to you, but when it comes time to resell it, don’t be surprised if the guy with the silver version is getting all the offers.

There’s no accounting for taste, but if you want to make sure that everything on the inside of your car is running smoothly, then bring it by J1 Automotive in Lombard, IL! We can help with all of your auto repair needs!

J1 auto strives to offer the best auto repair services in Lombard, MI. On top of our mechanics with over 20 years of experience, we back up all of our work with a 2-year, 24,000 mile warranty.

The next time you’re in need of any kind of auto repair, stop by our coupon page to make sure you’re getting the best deal on the work. We can do just about any repair you could need. Everything from everyday maintenance to intensive work like engine rebuilding and transmission repair.

If you ever have questions about your car or what we offer, just stop by our shop or give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you out and answer any questions you have!