×

Win your car finance with CarFinance 247


If you win, we'll pay off the finance on your car. It's that simple! Your car becomes completely yours, free and clear.

This amazing offer is open to anyone who has secured car finance with us throughout 2023, including Decemeber 2023!

This means that there's still time to enter, get your finance in December, and you're automatically in!

The lucky winner will be announced the week beginning 5th February 2024 on our instagram page.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Red Light Danger: The Most Common Red Warning Lights

Check out our guide to six of the most common red warning lights to find out exactly what they mean and what to do next

Written by James Mills
Written by James Mills
Main image

Do you ignore red warning lights? Even though they could be highlighting a serious problem with your car, not everyone can identify the most common warning lights. If you struggle to tell your check engine light from your coolant, you’re not the only one. That’s where we can help. Our guide to six of the most common red warning lights will explain what they mean and what to do next

 

Red dashboard warning lights explained

 

Airbag Warning Light

This light appears when there’s a fault with your airbags. This could mean that your airbags won’t work in a crash or that they could go off unintentionally. With life and death are at stake, you should never ignore an airbag warning light. It’s best to get the fault checked out as soon as possible.

 

Battery Warning Light

A problem with your battery means your car could grind to a halt at any moment. You might even be left with no electrical power and that means no headlights, brake lights, or hazard warning lights. If your drive belt is broken, the alternator could be prevented from charging the battery and that leaves other systems such as the engine’s water pump at risk. Head to a garage to get it checked out as soon as you can.

 

Brake System Warning Light

The last thing any driver wants to happen is a brake failure. If your car starts losing brake fluid – the substance used to operate the braking components – you could find yourself in a scary situation. This warning light can also indicate that your brake pads are worn through, making them less effective. Act quickly and always seek professional advice. 

Ready to find out more?

 

Engine Cooling Warning Light

Engines use cooling systems to prevent overheating. They use a special liquid that is cooled in the radiator. If you’re losing coolant because of a leak, the engine could overheat and stop working. Head to a garage ASAP.

 

Engine Oil Warning Light

The red engine light either means that your oil level is low and needs topping up or that the oil pump has stopped working. A lack of oil will cause the metal parts of the engine to grind against each other and eventually seize up. Stop and get it checked out immediately.

 

Power Steering Warning Light

Power steering is one of those inventions that you don’t really notice until it’s gone. Without it, your steering probably feels uncomfortably heavy. The good news is that it should be easy to repair and shouldn’t cause a lot of damage to the rest of the car if you get it looked at quickly.

Ready for a new car? Get a quote today. Rates from 6.9%. Representative APR 27.4%.

Need some help finding the perfect car?

 



Written by James Mills
James Mills

* The UK's largest online car finance broker by unique users to the website. Based on Similar Web data – 1,137,647 to CarFinance 247 vs. 753,819 for nearest competitor. January to June 2023.

CarFinance 247 is a trading name of CarFinance 247 Limited. Registered office: Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH. Registered in England. (Registration Number 06035525).

CarFinance 247 is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance distribution and credit broking (Firm Reference Number: 653019). CarFinance 247 is registered with the ICO (Registration Number Z1897658).

Finance is subject to status and is only available to UK residents aged 18 and over. Written quotations are available on request.

This site uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience. By continuing to use the site you are consenting for cookies to be used. Further information on cookies and how you can disable them is available on our cookie policy.