Seat Belt Buckle Extender

[Sloucher]

Has anyone tried one of these?:

Extender

My wife has a lot of difficulty finding the seat belt buckle as she has the seat a fair way back and the buckle is then tucked away down the side of the centre console. I've just ordered one to see if it'll bring the buckle into her reach. I'll let you know if it's any good

 

[tsedge]

Has anyone tried one of these?:

Extender

My wife has a lot of difficulty finding the seat belt buckle as she has the seat a fair way back and the buckle is then tucked away down the side of the centre console. I've just ordered one to see if it'll bring the buckle into her reach. I'll let you know if it's any good

Just be careful what you buy. Her life might literally depend on the quality of it. I've posted before that there is a British Standard and this is one time when a cheap import might not be wise.

 

[Sloucher]

Just be careful what you buy. Her life might literally depend on the quality of it. I've posted before that there is a British Standard and this is one time when a cheap import might not be wise.

I'll be certainly examining it very closely before using it. I'll not be necessarily believing any claimed material and safety standards that come with it.
I'm actually ordering two, one of which is going to be thoroughly tested by an ex colleague who just so happens to be a metallurgist ??

 

[Deleted member 9909]

I used these

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/2pcs-car-safety-seat-belt-buckle-extension-universal-vehicle-extender-clip~c10822~p53360421/?variant=53360422&colour=2pcs&ag_qid=66cb4e99228ab49cdcd26d72b52f53f7&ag_idx=frontend_product_search_2000_test

 

[TheArcher]

I think you can get a seat belt puller on Amazon, and I've used seatbelt clips for years to stop the belt being too tight (but still safe).

 

[bear1]

I used these

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/2pcs-car-safety-seat-belt-buckle-extension-universal-vehicle-extender-clip~c10822~p53360421/?variant=53360422&colour=2pcs&ag_qid=66cb4e99228ab49cdcd26d72b52f53f7&ag_idx=frontend_product_search_2000_test

My only experience of onbuy is some counterfeit lightning charger leads. They refused to share my reviews stating this, despite proof, and then contested my review of them on a review website (arguing I didn't purchase anything, even though they knew full well I had).
I certainly wouldn't trust them with anything like this.

 

[Ian Key]

Hmmm. Tried to find out if seatbelt extenders were legal in the UK. All I could find was this but it doesn't reference any law.

The only time it is safe to use a seat belt extender in a car is when both of the following criteria are met:
1.The person using the extender is an obese teenager or adult whose body size is such that the seat belt can not be buckled without the use of an extender.
2. The extender is obtained directly from the vehicle manufacturer (not from Amazon, eBay, Walmart, AliExpress or other stores/websites).

Perhaps something like this would be safer
https://amzn.eu/d/g6bgT6k

 

[Sloucher]

After reading up on the law regarding seat belt extenders, especially that part that mentions they are only legal for obese passengers (my wife would not be best pleased if I showed her that part!), I've decided to bin it as soon as it arrives, as it does seem to be a grey area.
No reputable seatbelt manufacturers that I have found offer a buckle mounted extender, only lengths of belts as per this:

which isn't practical for me. My wife will just have to develop muscle memory to find the buckle each time!
@Ian Key I don't think that item would help my particular issue, as the problem is not the buckle falling down out of reach, rather that it is rather awkwardly positioned in the narrow gap between the side of the seat and the centre console when the seat is positioned far back. They'd be useful in the back though.

 

[Ian Key]

Yes it's telling when Halfords and Euro Car Parts don't sell them.

 

[charlie bravo]

Has anyone tried one of these?:

Extender

My wife has a lot of difficulty finding the seat belt buckle as she has the seat a fair way back and the buckle is then tucked away down the side of the centre console. I've just ordered one to see if it'll bring the buckle into her reach. I'll let you know if it's any good

Yes they are brilliant, got them online, made in China so fit a treat

 

[dragon2611]

Has anyone tried one of these?:

Extender

My wife has a lot of difficulty finding the seat belt buckle as she has the seat a fair way back and the buckle is then tucked away down the side of the centre console. I've just ordered one to see if it'll bring the buckle into her reach. I'll let you know if it's any good

Friend bought some cheap ones and 2 of them wouldn't even stay latched, certianlly wouldn't trust them in an accident.

 

[dale]

on the same vain .... I have a mg5 and if any "old" people are in the back they can never fasten the seatbelts as the lock which is bolted to the floor is on a webbing type material and is very difficult to hold and connect..... any one else experienced this ?
and is it possible to swap out webbing type connector for normal stiff one ( I know that doesn't sound right lol)

 

[Pob]

1.66￡ 50% OFF|23cm Universal Seat Belt Cover Car Safety Belt Extender Seat Belt Extension Plug Buckle Seatbelt Clip Auto Accessories - Seat Belt Accessories - AliExpress
I bought a couple of these off Ali express. They are very well made.

 

[Diggsy]

1.66￡ 50% OFF|23cm Universal Seat Belt Cover Car Safety Belt Extender Seat Belt Extension Plug Buckle Seatbelt Clip Auto Accessories - Seat Belt Accessories - AliExpress
I bought a couple of these off Ali express. They are very well made.

Don’t think it matters how well made they are, they will not have been properly tested and you’re taking a huge risk using them, never mind the fact that your insurer may refuse to pay out in the unfortunate event that you suffer an injury in a collision whilst using one…

 

[hardworker]

Will not give warning if belt is not being used

 

[Nikkwarn55]

I used these

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/2pcs-car-safety-seat-belt-buckle-extension-universal-vehicle-extender-clip~c10822~p53360421/?variant=53360422&colour=2pcs&ag_qid=66cb4e99228ab49cdcd26d72b52f53f7&ag_idx=frontend_product_search_2000_test

Hi, And if you plug these in, do they still let the warning light/system work, or does the warning system think there is a seat belt always plugged in ?????

 

[Deleted member 9909]

Only used on back seat of previous car and never noticed any difference tbh...

 

[Sloucher]

Hi, And if you plug these in, do they still let the warning light/system work, or does the warning system think there is a seat belt always plugged in ?????

Yes, I'd have thought they would fool the car into thinking the seatbelt was fastened.

 

[Miscreant]

Yes, I'd have thought they would fool the car into thinking the seatbelt was fastened.

I have seen them used for this purpose by people who "don't like to be restricted" by a seatbelt.

 

[Nikkwarn55]

yer i thought this would be case. there only 4/5 £ so might try a couple on the hard to reach rear seat clips. thanks...