Without x-ray vision, it is difficult to tell whether a dishonest body shop has tampered with the airbag. The airbag compartment is tightly sealed, and hard to get at. Buyers of used cars also have no way of knowing what is hidden in their airbag compartments. The car's history may be missing or incomplete, or may even have been altered.

Signals that may indicate airbag problems include:

Warning lights

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