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How much should it cost to repair seat belt which is not retracting properly?
My 2019 Skoda Superb Estate failed its MoT due to a rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.12d). My son has tested it and the buckle will release, but not as easily as the others. I have...
My Hyundai Kona Electric is very difficult to fit the seatbelt into the clip on the driver's side. Would there be any problem if I bought a seat belt extender?
The seat belt in our Honda Civic feeds in too high, so that in an accident would probably strangle me as it sits round my neck. It's as low as it will go. What is the best way to make this comfortable?
The seat belt pre-tensioner warning light is stuck on. I've now taken my car back to the dealer twice, but they can't find the problem and say the car is fine to drive. Are they correct?
If a passenger in your car or vehicle says they are exempt from wearing a seat belt on medical grounds, are you as the driver entitled to see the exemption certificate? If you were involved in a serious...
Can you please tell me the law on children travelling in the backseats of a classic convertible without seat belts?
I will be taking my 1972 Volkswagen Type 181 to Spain. When I bought the car it did not have any seatbelts fitted. I knew I didn't have to fit them but, for a bit of safety, I had lap belts fitted in the...
In the service book for my 2002 Skoda Fabia, it says that at 15 years old the seatbelt tensioners and airbag modules need to be replaced. What if I don't have the work done? Also, it's done 67,000 miles...
My sister currently has a Fiat 500 and it's difficult to squeeze her three grandchildren into the back as there aren't sufficient belts. She can't find a small car that will do this. She doesn't want an...
 

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