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Best car features for back and neck sufferer?

(8 Posts)
J52 Mon 29-Jan-18 19:15:12

We were recently given a courtesy car when ours was having a minor repair.
It was a Jaguar XF, loads of special effects! But the most interesting was that the seat backs were fully adjustable to meet your particular lumbar requirements.

petra Mon 29-Jan-18 18:56:39

We have had a lot of cars. In my opinion Citroen and Mercedes seating is the best for all round support.

Morgana Sun 28-Jan-18 19:44:55

With a lower back pain, if that is the problem; you are better with a seat which is fairly upright and where the bit you sit on is flat and does not slope up or down. We had same make as you for many years and the seats were not good as there was not a ninety degree angle between seat and back. I also use a 'wedge' to sit on.

cornergran Sun 28-Jan-18 19:30:45

Yup, heated seats, even when it’s warm outside. adjustable lumbar support and a reasonably high and easy access. Check the height of the passenger seat, many cars don’t have height adjustment for the passenger, could be helpful but if the fixed seating position is OK it’s not an issue. Just try all the seats, I suggest on a ‘bad’ day and when you are tired. Good luck.

Greyduster Sun 28-Jan-18 19:14:40

We had a car which had an adjustable lumbar support in the drivers seat. Never had it in any car before or since, and I found it a considerable help when my back was playing up. Agree heated seats are great.

harrigran Sun 28-Jan-18 19:00:36

Well our car has all those features in spades but it is quite high to climb into. It is the most comfortable car I have ever been in and used to regularly drive to Belgium and the French riviera.

OldMeg Sun 28-Jan-18 16:24:48

Heated seats.

Zinfandel1 Sun 28-Jan-18 16:06:36

Any suggestions? I now find it very difficult to travel as a passenger in a regular car. Driving is a bit easier as I can anticipate braking and cornering, but even this is limited to maximum of one hour and we like to drive across Europe to visit grandchildren! We've decided to sell our Skoda Octavia, which offers very little in the way of adjustability of anything, and wondered if anybody can suggest the most useful features to look for to help overcome this challenge? And which car might be the best bet? We probably need an automatic because of my husband's foot pain too. Also, if possible, I'd like a passenger seat which can completely recline if necessary. Thank you in advance!