Hi - This is my first post but I have been reading a lot since getting my first Subaru last year. I love it but it has a few issues and I have really appreciated all the expertise shared here.
My current problem - my dog partially chewed through the rear middle seat belt. My fault for leaving it down. The quote I got for replacing it was $225 for the seat belt plus one hour of labour. The mechanic said that he phoned around and could not find a used belt in our area so this price is for a new one. I'd like to spend a lot less if possible.
I've googled around but I haven't been able to find any seat belt that says it is specifically for 2010 Subaru Foresters, just a whole bunch of sites that sell generic belts. I also haven't been able to find a model number for what I need. I have never bought parts online before so I don't know the tricks.
Can anyone help point me in the right direction? Am I allowed to use a generic belt and, if so, how do I describe what I need? Am I allowed to use a used belt and, if so, how do I find one?
Edited to add: At the time of purchase, I had the belt replaced as part of the recall (so do I now only replace the belt and not the retracting mechanism if that's possible or do I have to replace the entire unit...?)
I am located in Quebec, just outside Ottawa, Ontario, Canada if it matters.
Any other advice is much appreciated! Thank you!
My current problem - my dog partially chewed through the rear middle seat belt. My fault for leaving it down. The quote I got for replacing it was $225 for the seat belt plus one hour of labour. The mechanic said that he phoned around and could not find a used belt in our area so this price is for a new one. I'd like to spend a lot less if possible.
I've googled around but I haven't been able to find any seat belt that says it is specifically for 2010 Subaru Foresters, just a whole bunch of sites that sell generic belts. I also haven't been able to find a model number for what I need. I have never bought parts online before so I don't know the tricks.
Can anyone help point me in the right direction? Am I allowed to use a generic belt and, if so, how do I describe what I need? Am I allowed to use a used belt and, if so, how do I find one?
Edited to add: At the time of purchase, I had the belt replaced as part of the recall (so do I now only replace the belt and not the retracting mechanism if that's possible or do I have to replace the entire unit...?)
I am located in Quebec, just outside Ottawa, Ontario, Canada if it matters.
Any other advice is much appreciated! Thank you!
