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I have problems with shoulders, upper back and need a car with very light steering. I also need high seating and a standard automatic box.

I had advice from you a year ago on this subject and bought a C-Max, however I still find this is too heavy for me even in comfort mode.

I like the Fiat Panda steering but the automatic gear box is awful. Can you suggest any car that might meet these requirements? I would prefer not to pay more than £6000.

2.The other alternative is going to a company like Steering Developments in Hemel Hempstead to lighten the steering, but this is very expensive at nearly £1000 and I do not know of their reputation.

Asked on 30 August 2011 by vicky9

Answered by Honest John
FIAT's Dualogic automated manual is about the best you can get. VW dealers can lighten the electric power steering of models fitteds with it by reprogramming via the OBDII port. But steering lighter than a Ford on the Comfort setting is dangerous.

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