Where is the belt located on a car?

For most cars, the belt will be located at the front of the engine. When checking the belt, always make sure the car is switched off and cooled down. Your belt should be inspected with each oil change. Mechanics will normally check the belt to ensure no significant damage has occurred.

What do you need to know about seat belts?

Proper use of seat belts is considered one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes. It is quite disturbing that a good number of drivers and adult passengers do not buckle up on every trip, or fail to use seat belts properly.

Where is the serpentine belt located on a car?

The exact location of the serpentine belt may vary depending on the car. For most cars, the belt will be located at the front of the engine. When checking the belt, always make sure the car is switched off and cooled down. Your belt should be inspected with each oil change.

How old do you have to be to wear a seat belt?

Drivers and adult passengers (14 years up) are required by law to wear seat belts while driving or riding in a car. Adult front-seat occupants are especially required to use seatbelts in most places.

Which is the male side of the seat belt?

Most seat belts that are in passenger cars have two sections: the tongue (male) side and the buckle (female) side. The buckle side can be identified as the short part of the seat belt that mounts next to the seat shown as Item 1 in our 3-pt Seat Belt Selection Guide.

Where is the best place to replace a seat belt?

When installing your replacement seat belt it is always best to reuse the original factory mounting locations. These locations were engineered by the vehicle’s manufacturer to withstand crash forces.