About DashAid
About DashAid
DashAid helps you understand the warning lights on your car dashboard and what you may need to do next.
Dashboard symbols aren't always obvious, especially when one suddenly appears while you're driving. DashAid provides clear, straightforward information about common warning lights, what they can mean and how urgently you may need to act.
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Safety
Important Safety Information
DashAid provides general information only and cannot diagnose your vehicle.
Warning lights, symbols, colours and their meanings can vary between manufacturers, models and vehicle specifications. Always check your vehicle's owner's manual and follow any instructions or messages displayed by your vehicle.
If DashAid's guidance differs from your vehicle manufacturer's instructions, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not continue driving if you believe the vehicle may be unsafe. This includes situations involving loss of braking or steering, severe loss of power, smoke, overheating, unusual noises, loss of control, or other signs of an immediate hazard.
Where appropriate, stop somewhere safe and contact a qualified vehicle technician, breakdown service or emergency service.
DashAid's CRITICAL and ACTION REQUIRED labels are intended to help explain the general urgency of a warning. They do not replace the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer.
Repairs and Diagnosis
DashAid does not provide vehicle-specific diagnosis and cannot determine the exact cause of a warning light.
The possible causes shown on warning pages are examples only. A warning may have other causes and professional diagnostic equipment or inspection may be required.
Do not attempt repairs that you are not qualified or equipped to carry out, particularly on safety-related systems such as brakes, airbags and electrical systems.
Our Information
We aim to make DashAid information clear, useful and based on reliable sources, including vehicle manufacturers and recognised motoring organisations.
Automotive systems and manufacturer guidance can change, so we cannot guarantee that information will apply to every vehicle or circumstance.
When in doubt, check your owner's manual and seek professional advice.