I own a 2007 MINI Cooper D ... but what should I buy next?

I drive a Mini Cooper D (57-plate) and suffer from lower back pain (badly). Please recommend something with the the same handling/economy/fun to include all estates/mpvs. My budget is up to £20,000 new/used.

Why are Jaguars particularly comfortable for me despite my bad back?

12 years ago I was in permanent pain whether sitting, standing or lying down. My chiropractor told me he could no longer help me after 20 years of successful treatment. The only place I could avoid pain...

Where do you keep your wallet when driving to avoid back pain?

Further to TP's wallet pains I too have found that I need to remove my wallet from my back pocket for long journeys to avoid back pains. I am intrigued by your response to back pocket wallet carrying....

Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems?

I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem and she finds the Jazz uncomfortable. We are considering...

Which cars offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer?

I had a slipped disc a few years ago, and still get backache. I find that sitting for more than about half an hour brings on back and leg pain, and driving has become a particular problem so I now take...

Are there any SUVs which offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer?

I suffer with back problems and drive a Vauxhall Agila, which is fine, as was my brother’s Zafira. However, he now drives a Skoda Yeti in which I am often a passenger and, whilst his car is generally great,...

How can car passengers combat back and hip pains on long or twisty journeys?

I very much enjoyed your recent 'Comfy Cars' article - and it prompted a query on behalf of my wife, and possibly many other passengers who suffer from back and hip pains, especially after being driven...

Buying a car for back problems

At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back problems. I have therefore, been looking at Nissan...

Comfort zone

I should be grateful for your advice in purchasing a new/nearly new car. I own a 3-door 54 plate RAV4 with 90,000 on the clock. My partner suffers with Osteo-arthritis with a particular problem at the...

Best cars for bad backs

I currently run a Honda CR-V Auto and need to change it due to having a severe back problem. The high driving position is great but makes it difficult to get in/out without aggravating the back problem...