Dealer Photos - Seat belts

[rocky79]

Minor observation and irritation but something I notice a lot in the PH classifieds.

Why do some dealers pull the seat belts across in photos? Its not like you drive around with belts plugged in?
Stupid thing to point out, but it grinds my gears.

[Adrian E]

They don't - the MOT tester bunging a quick 12 month ticket on it for him does it to check the belts attach and they generally can't be arsed to release them again. Lazy dealer then doesn't bother either....

[uncinquesei]

Don't know about private ads but often approved used cars with us (Audi) have their photos taken after their multipoint checks which usually leave them with the seatbelts fastened as they are part of the checking process.

[Superhoop]

Or the belts are put across to shut the seat belt reminders up

[markmullen]

They look neater than just draped around.

[AHMTHSSN]

If the car is being moved around within the garage it stops the seat belt reminder beep.

[rocky79]

Aaaah, makes sense if its part of checks/mots. No longer irritated by it...

[m0isty]

It is usually mot testers that seem to do this. I've never really understood why, as checking that the buckle releases properly is part of the test. So that means that either they only half-checked the belt, or that they felt the need to plug them back in after testing them!

[muppets_mate]

markmullen said:

They look neater than just draped around.

Quite the contrary IMO! I think they look messy when fastened. I think it's because seats are scalloped and the belts don't follow the contours of the seat. I'd much rather they were left unfastened but all in matching positions. The only exception is the lap belt on the back seat that need to be tucked in to avoid looking messy.

OCD, moi?!

[NateWM]

Superhoop said:

Or the belts are put across to shut the seat belt reminders up

Seat belt reminders only "remind" you when there is weight on the seat. I thought everyone knew this?

[dazco]

NateWM said:

Seat belt reminders only "remind" you when there is weight on the seat. I thought everyone knew this?

Exactly.....................

[mcford]

Adrian E said:

They don't - the MOT tester bunging a quick 12 month ticket on it for him does it to check the belts attach and they generally can't be arsed to release them again. Lazy dealer then doesn't bother either....

A good way to demonstrate that you know nothing about MOT testing, by appearing to know everything.

Part of the seat belt check is to test if they release under load, so the tester who 'can't be arsed' is actually doing more work in fastening them after checking them.

[Adrian E]

mcford said:

A good way to demonstrate that you know nothing about MOT testing, by appearing to know everything.

Part of the seat belt check is to test if they release under load, so the tester who 'can't be arsed' is actually doing more work in fastening them after checking them.

As I said, they 'can't be arsed' to release them again so aren't carrying out the inspection properly. Have watched hundreds of MOTs and often seen the buckle fastened, quick yank to make sure it locks, then see if it reels back in by itself, then not bother releasing it.

FYI I have completed MOT testers training for HGVs and am also a trained accident investigator, so don't allow the facts to get in the way of your prejucide/opinion

No need for an apology as I'm sure one won't be forthcoming.....

[redtwin]

NateWM said:

Superhoop said:

Or the belts are put across to shut the seat belt reminders up

Seat belt reminders only "remind" you when there is weight on the seat. I thought everyone knew this?

And they will have weight on them when someone sits in the car to move it about the premises.

[mcford]

Adrian E said:

As I said, they 'can't be arsed' to release them again so aren't carrying out the inspection properly. Have watched hundreds of MOTs and often seen the buckle fastened, quick yank to make sure it locks, then see if it reels back in by itself, then not bother releasing it.

FYI I have completed MOT testers training for HGVs and am also a trained accident investigator, so don't allow the facts to get in the way of your prejucide/opinion

No need for an apology as I'm sure one won't be forthcoming.....

Your post above reads as though seatbelt webbing locking is checked on a MOT, it isn't.

[Dangerous Dan]

Doesn't having the rear seatbelts fastened help prevent heavy objects in the boot smashing through the split rear seats in the event of a collision?

[cuprabob]

redtwin said:

And they will have weight on them when someone sits in the car to move it about the premises.

Only the driver's seat belt is applicable in that case, having any other seat belts plugged in is irrelevantas they won't cancel the reminder. Driver still has to plug in their seat belt to stop reminder

[Pints]

Dangerous Dan said:

Doesn't having the rear seatbelts fastened help prevent heavy objects in the boot smashing through the split rear seats in the event of a collision?

It's recommend to do this when carrying large, heavy objects in the boot.
I don't mind them being fastened because it stops the buckles from knocking about through more enthusiastic corners.

[anonymous-user]

Oh, the humanity!

[Captain Cadillac]

I'm in the business, and one of my pet peeves at one of our stores is that the cars come out of service/detail with all the seat belts buckled. I think it looks stupid.