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My wife has severe osteoporosis and is now unable to drive. To help my wife's quality of life we require a vehicle that is easy to enter and most importantly has a soft, comfortable ride to overcome this country’s rough, pothole-ridden roads. Perhaps there are ride modifications, such as air suspension, available on certain vehicles?

Asked on 19 December 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

The Suzuki Splash and bigger Nissan Note are very easy to get in and out of.
Video demonstrations at:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=368
and
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=379
To get the best ride quality you need to go for the smallest wheels and deepest profile tyres available. The current model Ford C-Max is also very easy to enter and leave. Same rules apply over wheels and tyres. The best ride I have experienced in a modern hatchback was in a new Vauxhall Astra:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=408
And in a Renault Megane:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=356

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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