The ABS, or anti-lock braking system, on your car is a super important system that prevents your wheels from locking up and therefore simply skidding across the road surface. The system is especially important when braking in adverse weather conditions, i.e. when the road surface is slippery due to leaves, frost or when there are traces of oil on the road. Because of this, keeping your anti-lock braking systems properly maintained is vital.

There's a couple of components in the system that can cause problems. In many cases it will be the ABS sensors that fail, which means the system will not receive the information it requires to activate the system.

• Depending on the specific job - an ABS repair may include all or some of the following steps
• Mechanic will diagnostically inspect the ABS system.
• If necessary, the mechanic will replace the faulty ABS sensor and re-test the component.
• If the ABS module is at fault, the mechanic will advise on the best course of action in order to have it repaired.
• Mechanic will test drive and inspect the braking system.

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend an abs repair is only carried out by a professional mechanic. CarFix Garage can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

• The car's ABS warning light stays on permanently once the engine is started.
• The brakes lock up very easily when braking on slippery surfaces.
• The brakes do not respond as well as normal under hard braking

Often its ancillaries are more likely to go faulty, like the ABS sensors which can malfunction when covered in debris or grease. Of course, if the ABS warning light is on, it is important to have your car inspected as soon as possible to prevent non-working brakes.

There's a couple of components in the system that can cause problems. In many cases it will be the ABS sensors that fail, which means the system will not receive the information it requires to activate the system.

• The car's ABS warning light stays on permanently once the engine is started
• The brakes lock up very easily when braking on slippery surfaces
• The brakes do not respond as well as normal under hard braking

Since ABS sensors are located near the wheels and so close to the road surface, they are constantly exposed to the elements, such as heat, dirt and moisture making it sensitive to quicker wear and tear and damage.