RJMS

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Just interested - my drivers side seatbelt socket has just failed - i.e. I can't plug the seatbelt in - a bit of a bugger - but Subaru Assist came to the rescue (MY99 bought with Subrau warranty) and swapped with passenger side (5 minute job) - so at least I can drive the car - no front seat passengers though.

Has anyone else had this problem - I've never known it happen before - and I've had a few high mileage Alfas in my time .

Now need to get the warranty to sort it out - the catch is not listed as a seperate item , so it's going to cost someone £90.31 + VAT (at retail) for a complete seat belt assembly for an item that presumably costs less than a tenner - glad I'm won't be paying, I weonder if they'll fit a complete new seatbelt if so I'd imagine the labour costs will be astronomical

RON

It's an odd thing to happen, however, fitting an entire new seatbelt should take no more then 1/2 hr tops!!