Uncomfortable seats. What can I do to improve?

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Uncomfortable seats. What can I do to improve?

I bought a Jaguar XF in April 2012 from Stratstones with 17k on the clock. After about 3 months I started to have severe pains in my lower back at the top of the buttocks. There appears to be a bar at the back of the seat causing the problem. I have fully adjusted the lumbar support, but the only way I can get SOME comfort is by using a bought lumbar support. Even then I am uncomfortable.

I have taken it back to Stratstones who say there is nothing wrong with the seat. I notice on the new XFs that they have made a few changes

I don't want to change the car as it is beautiful to drive. I have thought of having the seat re upholstered or just to buy some foam rubber to sit on.

Asked on 19 August 2013 by Chrisb49

Answered by Honest John

This seems to affect a very few people with Mondeos as well. But very few. Can't think of an answer except perhaps a different adjustment of the seat. The ergonomics expert Dr Mark Porter recommend a semi reclining position to spread the weight of the back into the backrest rather than concentrate it on the base of the spine, so that might solve your problem.

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