CompleteCar
Ask Us Anything

To help readers get the most out of this free service, we ask those that wish to submit a question to first register their details using the registration form.

Thank you



Previously answered questions

What car is suitable for someone getting on, with back trouble?

Looking for a car suitable for elderly person with back trouble i.e. easy to get into, with high seating, but not too high so as have to climb into?

Trevor, Kilkenny

Trevor Byrne (Kilkenny)

Jan 2014 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


What car would help my bad back?

I'm tall and have a bad back - can you suggest car types that have seat adjustment and plenty of head room to give some degree of elevation as well as support? I don't want to go over a 1,400cc engine.

Annette Tarten (Clonmel)

Sep 2013 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


I need a six-seat car with room for a wheelchair...

I'm looking to upgrade my car. I need something to hold six people comfortably and to be fuel efficient, as I do 25,000km a year. I also need it to have boot space with all seats up as I need to fit hoist and collapsible wheelchair... I won't be carrying six all the time but need it to suit and be safe... All suggestions welcome.

Sarah Doyle (Kildare)

Aug 2013 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


Will a Mazda2 be better for back problems than my SEAT?

Mt wife suffers with back problems. She is driving a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 (2007 60,000 on the clock) and complains that the driver's seat is too low and does not support her back sufficiently. I have looked at a 2012 Mazda2, price €13,750 for which the garage would want €10,000 as a trade-in deal. What is your opinion on the Mazda? On the offer? Can you suggest a better alternative vehicle?

Many thanks

Peter.

Peter Griffin (Waterford)

Aug 2013 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


How does the CLA compare to the Mercedes C-Class?

Is the new Mercedes-Benz CLA back seating smaller than in the C-Class?

Isobel Murphy (Louth)

Jul 2013 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


Help! I need to fit in three car seats...

Hi, with number three on the way I am looking for a family car with three isofix points. With our first child being five I am wondering if an isofix booster seat without sides is sufficent for her. Our other child is almost three and will be in a Maxi Cosi Ferofix seat, with the one on the way destined to be in a Brittax seat once out of his baby seat.

Breon White (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


Where can I get seat covers for my Ford S-Max?

Where can I get top quality car seat covers for my people carrier (Ford S-Max)?

Clodagh Murphy (Tralee)

Nov 2012 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


Can you recommend decent seats for my new Volkswagen Golf?

Is it possible to add an Alcantara sports seat into my new Volkswagen Golf Edition-R? If so, how much would VW charge?

Reason I'm asking is that I'm finding the "Comfort" seats quite uncomfortable and after two months on the road I still cannot find a comfortable driving position. The main issue is the side supports on the seat are too far apart. As I'm fairly thin, my back tends to move side to side a lot when turning etc. no matter what position the seat is in. It's driving me mad. My old BMW had sports seats and I never had this problem. It's detracting from what is an otherwise excellent car. I cannot find any seat cushions for my back that will help me fit more snugly. It's gotten to the point where I'm willing to shell out a few hundred if necessary to get a sports seat put in.

Any help appreciated!

Eoin S (Dublin)

Apr 2012 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


Can I get orthopaedic seats for my Yaris in Ireland?

I want to get orthopaedic seats for my 2005 Yaris, like Recaro. Is this possible in Ireland?

Brian Taft (Dublin)

Jun 2012 Filed under: seating

Read our answer...


4,888 Irish motoring queries answered to date

On CompleteCar.ie there is no such thing as a silly question. No matter how small or complicated an issue seems, we'll do our best to help. Our experts will quickly answer your queries in a friendly and jargon-free manner.

Please remember that we offer advice, not gospel. We cannot be held responsible for recalls, a second hand car's history, 'acts of God', changes in car pricing or Government policy. We are here to help and offer independent, impartial and free advice. What you do with it is entirely up to you.

By submitting a question you are agreeing to this statement. Thank you.

CompleteCar.ie aims to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented on 25 May, 2018. At no stage shall we contact you without your express permission (by entering your email address, you are consenting for us to send you emails relating directly to your question).

Your data will never be shared with a third party and it is kept in a secure database on our servers, with limited personnel access.

You have the right to have your data deleted at any time and also to get a copy of your data on file. For any related queries, please send us a message using the form on the Who we are page.