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I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a car with an electronic tailgate - which?

I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a car with an electronic tailgate. Five door, petrol, automatic. Can you advise what I should be test driving?

Asked on 28 January 2017 by Jane Marriott

Answered by Honest John
Quite a lot of cars have a feature where you kick your foot under the back and wiggle it around and the hatchback opens but we don't keep a list.
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