Do you remember a time before seatbelts?

Nils Bohlin, a Volvo engineer, invented the contemporary three-point seat belt in 1959.

Despite the fact that the concept was patented, the business opted to leave the patent open, allowing any vehicle manufacturer to use it for free. This fairly unusual choice was made in the interest of public safety, so that everyone may be safer in traffic, regardless of whether they drove a Volvo or not. This decision turned out to be extremely helpful to the entire world.

In today’s world, three-point seat belts are a legal necessity in all cars, trucks, and buses. The use of a seat belt can be the difference between life and death in an accident. According to reports, if the driver and passengers strap up, their chances of surviving a catastrophic traffic collision are doubled.

Bring your vehicle into Waterdown Collision if your seatbelt shows any signs of wear and tear. You can get the help you need and drive safely again with the help of a professional opinion.

Since 1974, it’s been our mission to provide genuine, honest, and knowledgeable PLATINUM car repair services. Contact us at (905) 689-8262 to keep you and your car safely on the road.

Adapted from: https://www.volvobuses.com/en/news/2019/jul/the-three-point-seat-belt-an-innovation-that-saved-over-1-million-lives.html