Help! 06 astra middle seatbelt jammed! What can I do???

[JoyceDivision]

Arghh!!! Dh is OK with minimal stuff eg changing headlights etc but works awful shifts so don't think he can sort this...

Stooopid middle seatbelt is stuck... I have about 1'' movement then it jams... I can put the seats down and can feel the seatbelt underneath and again about 1'' movement... It's the bit inside that's covered up where its jamming.

Fortunately I don't use it often but once in blue moon it is needed.... Just had to get three new three this month so this is last thing I need... Another garage bill!

This happened to me once. I think I had to turn the engine on and brake to release the automatic lock.

I could be wrong though!

Thanks... I have been gently tugging seatbelt but no luck! Will try it in morning...

Any luck?

Yes! Thanks for asking!

Nipped to the garage we use and straight away he went 'there's a quick fix that will hopefully work' dropped the seat forward... Then slammed it back... And it worked! He said they see it loads and that usually does the trick so it avoids more costs for people or cars failing more. I took some buns up to say thanks I was so relieved

So that is a useful tip I would like to pass on!

Arghb i mean cars failing m o t not more

Great service from your garage too.

Glad it's sorted. And nice to hear a not getting ripped off report from the garage!

I was going to suggest hitting it with a hammer, but slamming the seat sounds healthier for it.

I know this is an old thread but I've signed up to Mumsnet just to say thank you! I tried a bunch of things with my middle astra seatbelt that didn't work but putting the car on a level surface and tilting and slamming the seat got it working perfectly again in seconds! Very happy for the free and easy fix!! Thanks again JoyceDivision!