Speedometer fix? Headlight change? Cracked Windshield? Right side mirror replacement? Seatbelt installment?

SHEARLY_ERYNN

MEMBER
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
99,000 MILES

Sounds like a lot right?
Okay, so first, my speedometer. I took my car into the shop to get the fuel lines replaced, in which the speedometer worked. Got it back, and it no longer works, but everything else works properly on the dash. I was wanting to know if it could just be an unhooked cable, or blown fuse. And What the best way of fixing it was? I'm a female college student with basic knowledge of cars but I'm good with how tos. If I can do it myself and it'll be cheap and easy, I'd prefer that.

Secondly, with the make and model of my car, would it be easy (for me) to replace the headlight, and how? Where's the best (Quality and price) place to get the replacement piece, or should I just take it in to get it replaced?

Third, Windshield. I have a nice, long crack in my windshield and I'd like to get that replaced. Who's the best company to call to fix that?

Also, my right side mirror fell out of its casing one day and shattered on the ground. I'm not even remotely sure who to go to about getting that replaced. Suggestions?

Last thing. My vehicle only comes with shoulder belts and no lap belts. I'd feel a lot safer if I got them. Where should I purchase them at?

If you have any other suggestions feel free to make them.
Thank you for your time.

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

You may have a speed senosr problem or a wire was damaged when they replaced the fuellines. If that's the case the people who replaced the lines shold be liable for damaged wires and reapir it for free. The headlight may be just a bulb that twists out of the back of the headlight you may or may not have to pull other parts off to get to the headlight. Windshields alot of times are covered by insurance depending if you have comprehensive ornot and what your deductible is. The guys that replace them can usualy do it right where you are in about a half hour. Sometimes autoparts stores have replacement mirrors for your car otherwise you need to go to a junk yard to get one or a dealer. Lap belts I think may be available at auto parts stores as well, not sure on theatone.