ABS warning light on?

ABS faults almost always come back to a single wheel-speed sensor or a wiring break around a hub. We find which one before anyone replaces anything.Is it safe to drive?Brakes still work — ABS doesn't. — With the ABS light on you have normal braking but no anti-lock, no traction control and no stability control. Drive gently and avoid emergency manoeuvres until it's fixed.Likely causes Drova will investigate

Wheel speed sensor. Most common. Live data shows which sensor isn't reporting.

Wiring break around the hub. Particularly on the front, where the loom flexes with steering. Often cheaper to repair the wire than replace the sensor.

Reluctor ring damage. Rust on the toothed ring inside a bearing can cause intermittent ABS faults — needs replacing as part of the bearing.

ABS module fault. Less common. Always confirmed last, after sensors and wiring are cleared.

What Drova does on the visit

OBD scan of the ABS module + wheel-speed live data

Per-corner sensor signal check on a road test

Visual inspection of looms and connectors at each hub

Written quote for the exact corner / part involved

PricingFrom £75. ABS diagnostic. Sensors/wiring quoted separately in writing.Frequently asked questions

Will my car fail its MOT with the ABS light on?

Yes — the ABS warning light is an MOT failure since 2012 for most cars.

Is it safe to drive with the ABS light on?

You have normal braking, but no anti-lock or stability control. Drive gently and book a visit.

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