Driving need not be a pain in the neck

Press, 14 March 1978, Page 13

Driving need not be a pain in the neck

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If you find driving is giving you a pain in the neck, back or whatever, it could be you’re not Mr Average after all—and that’s the man your car was designed for. Happily, there are things you can do to make yourself more comfortable. Maybe the angle or height of the seat is wrong for you. Simple answers are additional squab cushions or back-rests. If you are a back sufferer some

excellent orthopaedic back-rests are available. They may prevent you having trouble in the first place. Some accessory shops or car dealers, stock seat height and rake adjusting kits. More simply, the answer may be wood blocks between the seat runners and floor pan, though you may need longer bolts. A different sized steering wheel may suit you better. Some will also give you an easier view of

fascia instruments. Some may hinder this. There may be a steering column rake adjuster accessory kit for your car, too. Pedals can sometimes be carefully bent to a more comfortable angle, but mind how you go here. Finally, simply swopping from static to intertia reel safety belts can enhance comfort—and let you tune in your favourite radio programme without doing yourself an injury.