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I'm a short arse and can't reach my car's pedals - what do I do????

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bobsmum · 02/08/2006 21:38

Dh in his wisdom has just bought a "practical" Citroen Berlingo at auction.

Being a 5' midget I can't reach the clutch very well. Is there something I can attach to the pedals (or my feet!?) in order to drive the bugger?

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peanutbutter · 02/08/2006 21:41

bobsmum i'm short too. when i first learnt to drive, it was in my mum's vintage Beetle and for some reason i just couldn't reach the pedals. anyhow, i just had to use thick cushions behind my back. that's the safest i reckon.

hulababy · 02/08/2006 21:42

You can have blocks made to go on the pedals. the man at BMW told us this when we went to test drive one and I found that I couldn't wuite reach the pedals (5 foot too). I didn't want to risk cushiosn, etc pushing me closer to the steering wheel and the airbag. We didn't bother with the car in the end!

Greensleeves · 02/08/2006 21:43

Hulababy, I thought you were going to say "buy a new car"

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bobsmum · 02/08/2006 21:43

Hmm - didn't have the luxury of a test drive - this was a "must have" so I'm told...mutter mutter....

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peanutbutter · 02/08/2006 21:44

hmmm, hadn't considered that aspect hulababy! I was inches away from the steering wheel when i was driving the beetle! It was aeons ago though. Perhaps then, as suggested, you should have blocks put on the pedals.

hulababy · 02/08/2006 21:45

LOL! Well, that is what I am good at!!! I daren't even add up how many new cars I have had since joining MN!!!

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bobsmum · 02/08/2006 21:46

How do I buy these granny blocks without being mortally humiliated at some souped up car shop that only sells those blue lights for under the chassis?

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Gingerbear · 02/08/2006 21:48

wear these?

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bobsmum · 02/08/2006 21:49

Tasteful bet everyone on the Style board has a pair - v boden.

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Gingerbear · 02/08/2006 21:51

they are the ones Naomi Campbell famously fell off.

Skribble · 03/08/2006 00:02

Some advice Pedal extenders

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bobsmum · 03/08/2006 11:18

Skribble - that looks good - thanks!

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