When you look at the modern seat belts equipped in all vehicles today, it is easy to understand how they save hundreds of thousands of lives on the daily. They are made of durable material, have multiple mechanisms controlling retraction and buckling, and fit firmly against the lap and shoulder…
Ever wonder why they say “seat belts save lives”? You probably know that seat belts are important, but maybe you don’t know all the reasons why. Let me tell you some of the explanations below. First off, failing to wear a seat belt can result in getting ejected out of…
People maintain—or should I say, “maintain”—their vehicles each in their way. Some painstakingly do everything in their power to keep their car working properly, while others only perform fixes when necessary. Both types of drivers can get away with driving their car for years, but the latter will probably experience…
If you’re wondering how the seat belt tensioner works within the entire seat belt mechanism as a whole, read on. There is quite a bit to learn when it comes to this important component of a safety belt. First and foremost, the seat belt tensioner, or pre-tensioner, is also simply…
A common seat belt problem that many people face is having a seat belt that will not lock. As you can imagine, this essentially means that the entire seat belt cannot serve its purpose in protecting a driver or a passenger from his or her airbags and/or from potentially being…
Seat belts are the best safety device on vehicles today. With this in mind, it may be a good to know how seat belt buckle works as well as any issues that may arise with seat belts. Seat belts are used in all vehicles and planes to help protect an…
Even if you are not employed as a mechanic or find a special interest in automobiles, it is important to know the basics when it comes to cars. After all, you probably drive one every day. If something were to go wrong with your vehicle, you’d want to know what…
