“Tale of woo”. I have a 2012 Fiat Ducato MWB Minibus 22000Mls. Beautiful condition. I have had it converted to a motorhome.
I found an upholsterer of Ford Galaxy seats; I understand they are renowned for being comfortable. Looking on the website, the last sentence of the instructions for ordering are as follows,
It is the customer’s responsibility to be sure they are capable of fitting these seats before they purchase them. They gave all hole measurements, lots of other information etc.
No mention of Pretensioners, Ecru units, Seatbelts, Airbags etc. I must have totally missed the last sentence. So, I appreciate I did not take enough care before ordering. I have to say they are beautiful, very comfortable and much admired.
The issue now is that the seatbelt warning light is on, and a warning message of passenger airbag is flashing. I realise this is an MOT failure. I have been quoted £1000 by local mechanic who tells me I need a pretensioner. I understand the part will be over £500 plus 4+ hours labour.
I have read so much information that I feel I need to be very sure before moving forward. I live in the North, there seems lots of companies in the London area who deal with Seatbelts and Airbags, some of which have been helpful on the telephone. I have also been advised that the only safe way is to have Fiat seats put back in. This will be a backward step when the ones I have are so good. Plus, it will cost a lot of money.
I am a single lady intending to take a friend with me on trips, but I can only do that if I am confident, I am taking her safely. Help!!!
I found an upholsterer of Ford Galaxy seats; I understand they are renowned for being comfortable. Looking on the website, the last sentence of the instructions for ordering are as follows,
It is the customer’s responsibility to be sure they are capable of fitting these seats before they purchase them. They gave all hole measurements, lots of other information etc.
No mention of Pretensioners, Ecru units, Seatbelts, Airbags etc. I must have totally missed the last sentence. So, I appreciate I did not take enough care before ordering. I have to say they are beautiful, very comfortable and much admired.
The issue now is that the seatbelt warning light is on, and a warning message of passenger airbag is flashing. I realise this is an MOT failure. I have been quoted £1000 by local mechanic who tells me I need a pretensioner. I understand the part will be over £500 plus 4+ hours labour.
I have read so much information that I feel I need to be very sure before moving forward. I live in the North, there seems lots of companies in the London area who deal with Seatbelts and Airbags, some of which have been helpful on the telephone. I have also been advised that the only safe way is to have Fiat seats put back in. This will be a backward step when the ones I have are so good. Plus, it will cost a lot of money.
I am a single lady intending to take a friend with me on trips, but I can only do that if I am confident, I am taking her safely. Help!!!
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