Takata airbag crisis: coronavirus could put brakes on life-saving replacement parts

The coronavirus outbreak could put the brakes on the fitment of life-saving replacement parts for potentially deadly Takata airbags following job losses in car dealership workshops across Australia. To keep the doors open amid a sharp downturn in business, an increasing number of car servicing staff and mechanics have lost their jobs or been forced to take leave, making it harder for consumers to book in vehicles for critical repairs.