Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Best car for passenger comfort - recommendations please!

8 replies

mrwalkensir · 18/09/2021 14:27

Hi. We're planning a long round day trip with a good-natured but elderly relative. Reckon that we're best off hiring a car so that she can be as comfortable as possible. Can anybody advise?

OP posts:
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 15:18

DBro has a mahoosive Volvo estate that feels comfy , solid and safe ( I haven't driven it , just passenger)

Please warn your passenger before you put on the heated seats so they don'y think they'd peed themselves

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 15:21

Or an MPV ( I hired an Alambra to visit DParents ) .
High up enough to make getting in/out easy . Sliding doors so easier to park .

We got 4 adults , 2 teen DC and my DMum walking frame no trouble

mrwalkensir · 18/09/2021 17:37

Ooh. Heated seats ate a good point. Will make achey joints comfier. We did used to have a Ford Galaxy so good point on the access etc with an Alhambra

OP posts:

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about this subject:

PermanentTemporary · 18/09/2021 17:40

I'd always say a Citroën. I think they still prioritise comfortable seats. I'm very spoiled after 10 years plus in them.

Foxyloxy1plus1 · 18/09/2021 18:27

An SUV. Doesn’t have to be massive. My Skoda Karoq was voted so comfortable by my neighbour with a bad back, that she bought one. Heated seats, heated steering wheel, excellent lumbar support..

rosesarered321 · 18/09/2021 18:29

A volvo, the seats are so comfortable!

Nat6999 · 18/09/2021 18:31

Hyundai Tucson, a good height for anyone with poor mobility to get in & out of, good satnav, comfortable to drive.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 18/09/2021 18:44

It really depends though what is there when you book it .
Usually you go by Group A/B/C etc and they give you what they have .

I asked for an Astra type once and got an Insignia (upgrade Grin )
I asked for a Fiesta type once and got a Toyato Aygo ! (Tiniest boot in history)

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread