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I love my 6-year-old Yaris automatic. But I need a small auto to carry my husband to hospital and a little higher seat. It must be a more comfortable ride as he has cancer is in his bones and he feels every bump in mine please can you help

Asked on 23 June 2011 by DJ, Falmouth

Answered by Honest John

I think that the Citroen C3 has the softest suspension in its class, but MUST be on no more than 15" wheels with a decent amount of rubber between the rims and the road. Some alternative small upright cars available as automatics: KIA Venga test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-venga-road.../ Hyundai ix20 review: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/hyundai/ix20-2010/ Nissan Note test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/nissan/nissan-note.../ Toyota Verso S test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-vers.../ Ford B Max review (not yet available): www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/b-max-2011/ Honda Jazz test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/honda/jazz-hybrid//

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