The length outside the cassette determines which length is suitable. Measure the length up from the roll-up cassette to the shoulder mounting point and from the shoulder mounting point to the end mounting point. Without anyone sitting in the chair, the length outside the cassette is important.

With the 3 meter belt there is 60 cm of tape outside the cassette which needs to be tensioned. The measured distance must be 60 cm or longer.
With the 3.5 meter belt (XL) there is 100 cm of tape outside the cassette which needs to be tensioned. The measured distance must be 110 cm or longer.
With the 4 meter belt (XXL) there is 150 cm of strap outside the cassette which needs to be tensioned. The measured distance must be 160 cm or longer.

The 3-point belt in our range is universal, which can be mounted in most vehicles, but when the belt is connected to a (side) airbag, it unfortunately cannot be placed. Then we must refer you to the dealer. The cassette of the belt must also be placed 90 ° (ie vertically), only when it is placed vertically will the belt disengage and unwind. The 3-point belt is suitable for mounting on the door jamb, as long as the cassette is mounted vertically (90 °).

If you wish to use the belt on the rear seat, it is therefore advisable to check whether the belt cassette is placed vertically or horizontally.
This automatic 3-point seat belt can be placed on the driver's side as well as on the passenger side.

The 3-point belt is available with receiver or without receiver. https://seatbeltspecialist.com/Webwinkel-Category-16662974/3-point-car-seatbelt.html The bundles for a belt with receiver can be found below on the same page.

There is a roll-over protection on the 3-point belts. This means that it blocks when the car rolls over (or when the car is not standing upright) and that you are therefore held in your seat by the seat belt in the event of such an accident. A bullet weight in the retractor takes care of this.

- It is therefore important that you hold the reel exactly vertically (as it should be mounted in the car) because only then it unwinds.

We only supply belts and parts for belts. Assembly is best arranged locally through your own car company or carried out yourself if you are handy with this.

SOURCE: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0025798/2022-01-01#search_highlight0 dated 25.01.2022


Article 5.2.47
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Requirements Method of Approval
1. Passenger cars that were taken into use after 30 September 2000 must be fitted with of seat belts for all forward and rearward facing seats. Paragraphs 1 and 2: visual inspection. If there is no (hip) belt in the middle part of a continuous bench, this part is not regarded as a seat and no (hip) belt need be fitted. In the case of a camper van, the check is limited to the front seats and to the other seats insofar as they are fitted with seat belts.

5. The belts must be properly fastened and must not be damaged. Lint on the belt is not considered damage. In the event of corrosion, the provisions of Annex VIII, Chapter 1, Title 2, Sections 1, 2 and 3, apply.
Visual inspection, whereby any roller belt is fully extended.
6. The belts must be fitted with a properly functioning buckle and a properly functioning lock. Retractors must function in such a way that the seat belt rests after being put on. Visual control. In this case, the belt is placed in the buckle. If the belt is equipped with a retractor, the belt is put on. The blocking is checked by pulling the belt; if this is inconclusive, during a braking test on the road

.... see link above

To determine which seatbelt you need, it's important to check if your original seatbelt has any special connections, such as an electronic connection for an airbag system in the door pillar or a pattern on the cassette.

Universal 3-point seatbelt: If your seatbelt does not have any special connections, you can use our universal 3-point seatbelt. This is available in three lengths (3 meters, 3.5 meters and 4 meters). To determine the correct length, measure the distance from the cassette to the shoulder mounting point and from the shoulder mounting point to the end mounting point, without anyone sitting in the seat. Make sure that the seatbelt cassette is mounted vertically (90°).

Seatbelt webbing replacement: If your seatbelt does have a plug connection or ignition pattern on the cassette, you can use our seatbelt webbing replacement service. This is also a good option if your seat belt does not have a vertical mounting angle of 90°.

Repair: If your seatbelt has a mechanical defect, is blocked or has been activated, please contact us to discuss the possibilities for repair.

You can easily test this using a digital multimeter. Follow these steps:

Turn on your multimeter and set it to continuity mode. This is usually shown as a sound wave symbol or a diode icon.
→ If your multimeter doesn’t have this mode, use the resistance mode (marked with an Ω symbol).

Locate the two wires that come from the seatbelt buckle. These connect to the internal switch.

Make sure the belt is not inserted in the buckle. Then touch the multimeter probes to each wire or terminal.

Interpret the result:

If the multimeter beeps or shows very low resistance (e.g., < 1 Ohm) ➤ it’s a Normally Closed (NC) connection.

If it doesn’t beep or shows “OL” (Over Load) or high resistance ➤ it’s a Normally Open (NO) connection.

Optional: Insert the belt and test again to confirm the reading by checking that the result reverses.

A Normally Closed (NC) switch allows current to flow when the belt is not buckled and opens (interrupts) when the belt is used — perfect for warning systems.
A Normally Open (NO) switch is open when unbuckled and only closes when the belt is latched — often used for detection rather than alerts.

Using the wrong type may result in error messages, a permanent warning sound, or a non-functioning alert system. Testing the switch type ensures proper integration, especially with OEM safety systems.

First, check if the adjustment clip is completely free and not catching on anything. If not, please send us photos of how the belt is routed through the clip so we can assess it.
Sometimes the mechanism can also be replaced if the problem persists.

Yes, we can supply lock washers with an outer diameter of up to 19 mm, an inner diameter of 11 mm and a thickness of 2 to 3 mm.

The lengths stated with the receivers are measured from the center of the mounting eye to the top of the receiver.

It's important to first measure the buckle to determine which type of belt receiver will fit (Type A, B, C, or D). Then, it's important to know if the current belt receiver has an alarm function. If so, you'll need to order a belt receiver with an alarm function. You then have two options: NC and NO. You can easily test this with a digital multimeter. Follow these steps:

Turn on the multimeter and set it to the continuity mode. You can often recognize this by a sound symbol or a diode icon.
→ If your multimeter doesn't have a separate continuity mode, select the resistance mode (indicated by the Ω symbol).

Locate the two wires coming from the belt buckle. These are the wires that lead to the buckle's internal switch.

Make sure the belt is not in the buckle and connect the multimeter's two test leads to the metal contacts or wire ends.

Evaluate the result:

Do you hear a beep or see very low resistance (e.g. < 1 Ohm)? ➤ Then it's a Normally Closed (NC) connection.

Do you not hear a beep, or does the display show "OL" (Over Load) or a high resistance? ➤ Then it's a Normally Open (NO) connection.

Optional: Insert the belt into the buckle afterwards to reverse the result and confirm your measurement.

Then choose the correct length and shape belt receiver that is closest to your original one.

Yes, customization is possible. Please note that there will be a longer delivery time and a customization surcharge of €15.00. Custom-made products cannot be returned. Always contact us by email and clearly explain your requirements (preferably with a clear drawing).

No, universal seat belts do not have an electronic connection for an airbag system or a gas cartridge. If your original seat belts have these features, you cannot use these universal belts. You can then consider a seat belt webbing replacement service or a repair/refurbishment of your current seat belt as a more cost-effective alternative to a new original seat belt. See the following page for our options: https://gordelspecialist.nl/Gordel-maatwerk-revisie

Up to 22mm wide metal buckle is type A. Wider is Type B, C, D, E or F. Measure your current buckle and compare it with the images on the website to determine the correct type:https://seatbeltspecialist.com/otherbuckles-25mm?ProductCategory=27316169&Lng=en If in doubt, you can send an image of your metal seat belt buckle for advice.

This is due to a ball weight in the unit that blocks the belt webbing when it is no longer in the upright 90° position. This is one of the safety requirements for seat belts in Europe and ensures that if, for example, the car were to roll over, the belt would block and keep you in the seat.

The width of the seat belt webbing is 46/48 mm wide.

Yes, our universal 3-point seat belts can be mounted on both the driver's side (left) and the passenger's side (right).

Please wait until you have received a shipping label and packing slip from us before sending your order. DO NOT send the seat belt to the warehouse address in Zevenaar; it must be forwarded to the correct address, otherwise the package will take longer to arrive.

After ordering the overhaul or belt replacement service, you will receive a packing slip from us, which you must include with your package. You will also receive a shipping label with which you can submit your package to PostNL free of charge.

As soon as the package reaches our repair department, we will replace the belt webbing and submit it to PostNL again the same business day. You will receive a notification from us once your package is on its way, with a Track & Trace code so you can track your package.

The average processing time for this service is 2-3 business days.

You'll always receive it on the same business day, usually within 30 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: Order in advance to ensure it's delivered to PostNL on time for same-business-day shipment.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not ship the package without our shipping label and packing slip.

For belts from 1995 or older, a surcharge of €15.00 may apply, as it takes more time to replace the webbing on older mechanisms.

There is a 1-year warranty on performed revisions.

That's why you'll receive a packing slip from us. Please print out the packing slip and place it in the box with your belt(s). This way, we'll always know it's your belt.

Please always use the shipping label for shipping, so we can track the package in our system. If you send the package yourself, using your own track & trace code, we won't have any insight into your belt's postal journey.

You will receive a track-and-trace code from us once your package has been offered for return to PostNL, so you can track it.

Yes, a mechanical seatbelt tensioner must be set to the blocked position during transport so that the tensioner is not activated. Look for a conspicuous sticker on the mechanism.

Instructions for electronic seatbelt tensioners: Electronic seatbelt tensioners do not have a blocked position. These can be sent (if properly packed) without further action

Always order the tire replacement or reconditioning first. You'll then receive the packing slip and instructions for your visit.

Yes, that is possible for an additional charge. Please send an email about this with a desired day or part of the day you would like to visit for this. We will then check if that is possible and will confirm to you as soon as possible if this can be arranged. PLEASE NOTE: This only applies to the revision department in combination with seat belt replacement or revision. Not for newly purchased seat belts from Gordelspecialist.

Download the returns form from our website by selecting "Returns/Complaints" in the menu, or register your return online. The return form you receive or download contains the address to which you can send your return. If you return the entire order undamaged, you will receive a full refund, including shipping costs. If you return part of the order, only the purchase price of the returned products will be refunded, not the shipping costs. You are responsible for paying for the return shipping from your home address. Please return the product to us with all accessories and – if reasonably possible – in its original condition and packaging. If the product is damaged or the packaging is damaged beyond what is necessary to try it out, we may charge you for the reduction in value. Therefore, please handle the product with care and ensure it is properly packaged when returning it. After receipt and inspection, we will refund the order amount due within 14 days of registering your return, provided the product has already been returned in good order.

You have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days after receipt without giving any reason. After cancellation you have another 14 days to return your product. You will then be credited with the full order amount including shipping costs. If you return part of the order, only the purchase amount of the returned products will be reimbursed and not the shipping costs.

Provided it is in new condition and unused, we are not difficult about this. In that case, send an email to customerservice@seatbeltspecialist.com with your order number and the reason for return. They will then assess whether a return form is still being created for you.

That is annoying and we will of course solve it for you. For a defective product, you can contact customer service via email, telephone or Whatsapp. They will help you further.

Of course. You can indicate this when you register your return. You can also simply indicate that you want the purchase amount back and then you can place a new order for the other product at any time. The purchase amount will be refunded to your account as soon as possible (usually within 3-4 working days).

The costs for returning from your home address to us are for your own account. Unfortunately, we cannot offer free returns with our margins.

After you have registered your return via the return / complaints menu, you will immediately receive a form to print with the correct address and return number.

After receipt and verification, we will then refund the order amount due within 14 days after receipt of your return. Usually this is already refunded within 3 to 4 working days.

That seems unlikely to us, but when contact with our customer service does not lead to a solution, then it is also possible for consumers in the EU to register complaints via the ODR platform of the European Commission. This ODR platform can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/odr. If your complaint is not yet being dealt with elsewhere, you are free to deposit your complaint via the European Union platform.

Yes, if you include all packing slips with your return shipment, we can process your return.

Received returns are processed on Wednesdays. You will receive a confirmation of processing once we have received your package from the carrier.

Seatbelt obligation and possibly. exceptions

But how does it work if there are no seat belts in the vehicle? The year of manufacture of the vehicle is important in answering this question. Older cars sometimes have no or too few seat belts. The law makes an exception in these cases. Below is an overview of the obligation for seat belts by year of manufacture.

Year of construction before 1-1-1971: no obligation for seat belts

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Year of manufacture after 31-12-1989: a seat belt must be present on all forward-facing seats, including the rear seat. If a place does not have a seat belt, this is not a seat!

Year of construction after 1-1-1995: seat belts must be present on both forward and rear-facing seats

. Use child restraint for them. But here too the following applies: no more than one person per seat. Children under the age of 12 should never sit in the front seat without a seat belt or child restraint.

Source: https://www.anwb.nl/juridisch-advies/in-het-verkeer/verkeersreglement/belt Duty

Wearing a seat belt is crucial for safety. Research shows that 95% of traffic casualties without a seat belt sustained more severe injuries. Make sure you wear the seat belt correctly and that passengers in the back seat do so too.

You must replace a car seat belt if it shows damage that could affect its strength or operation. During an MOT inspection, a tear, fraying, defective buckle, malfunctioning locking mechanism, or a belt that does not retract smoothly will result in rejection.

After placing an order, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Orders are processed every business day (Monday through Friday) and submitted to PostNL. Orders placed before 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will be shipped the same day. Orders placed before 3:00 PM on Friday will be processed and submitted to PostNL the same day.

We ship everything with PostNL. This means that delivery is usually within 1 day within the Netherlands. Abroad varies between 2-5 business days.

Custom work must always be planned in the factory and is added to an order with multiple items. Custom work therefore has a lead time between 2 and 8 weeks. An employee can inform you about a more specific delivery time after ordering.

You will receive the digital invoice for your order in a separate email to the email address you provided when ordering. You can therefore provide two different email addresses when ordering: one for the order confirmation and track & trace information, and a separate email address for the invoice.

No, the invoice will not be sent by post.

The invoice will be automatically sent from our system as soon as your order ships. It will be sent to the email address you provided for this invoice during the ordering process. If you haven't provided a separate email address for the invoice, it will be sent to the same email address as your order confirmation.

If you select MyParcel, you can choose a delivery time or a pickup location. If you don't see these options, refreshing the page often helps, or you haven't entered your address yet. With the "Shipping" delivery method, your package will be delivered to your home the first time. With both the "MyParcel" and "Shipping" delivery methods, your package will be delivered by PostNL.

Resellers can get a discount from us. Mail your complete company details (Chamber of Commerce number, Company name, Address, Telephone number, Mail address, IBAN and VAT number) at customerservice@seatbeltspecialist.com (or via the contact form on the website). We will then create a login for you with your discount linked to it. After logging in, your net prices will immediately be visible. As your expenditure increases per year, you will receive more discount with us.

Yes, it is possible to create a B2B login. With this, you receive a 10% purchase discount on almost the entire assortment (with the exception of seatbelt webbing replacement and bolts). You can place orders with deferred invoicing, view your order history, and download your invoices.

That is also possible, via +31 (0)85-0601450. We are available by phone Tuesday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If you have a question outside of these times, please ask us by email or Whatsapp. See menu item "contact" for more information.