Simon Carter

Simon Carter is an accomplished Mechanical Engineer currently working with Autolivo in the United States. Known for his strong technical expertise, he specializes in mechanical system design, safety components, and product testing. Simon has a reputation for combining innovative thinking with practical engineering solutions, contributing to the development of high-quality automotive safety products. Throughout his career, he has focused on improving performance, reliability, and user safety in all his projects. With a solid academic background in mechanical engineering and several years of industry experience, Simon continues to play a key role in advancing engineering excellence at Autolivo.

What causes your car’s anti-lock brake system light to come on?

November 29, 2025 by Simon Carter

Your First Warning of a Compromised Safety Net Your cars anti-locking brake system ABS gives you safety. The anti-locking brake system ABS stops the wheels from locking when you brake hard. The anti-locking brake system ABS lets you steer and keep the car from sliding. When the amber ABS warning light appears on the dashboard … Read more

Should you replace the front and rear brake pads at the same time? In general, what do mechanics recommend?

December 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Simon Carter

The braking system of a vehicle uses the brake pads and the rear brake pads to slow the vehicle to an stable stop. When one set of brake pads becomes worn many people wonder if they should replace all of the brake pads at once to keep the balance. I have seen that replacing all … Read more