Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Top Tips to Judge whether Your Auto Seats are Comfortable or not

Ever thought about ensuring that auto seats of your new vehicle is comfortable or not? Auto accessories definitely give a new look to the vehicle and are essential for every automobile. Car seats or auto seats are one of the different types of automotive accessories.

While buying a car we pay attention to a number of factors like checking steering wheel, mileage interiors, but most of us often miss on a major factor that is 'comfortable automotive seats'. Isn't it?

Comfortable car seats are very crucial for safe driving especially on a long drive. Talking about the comfort of the seats, I should mention that 'obviously its the driver's seat that ought to be comfortable.' What are the factors that determine the comfort of these auto seats or how does one judge whether the seats of the vehicle are comfortable. Read on to find out how you can check the comfort of your auto seats.

Feel the Comfort by Sitting in Ideal Driving Position - The easiest way is to sit on the driver's seat and ensure that you are in ideal sitting position. Ideal sitting position means that the seats are adjusted in such a manner that you legs are fully extended, your hands are on steering wheel and your back is in contact with the back of the seat. If you feel comfortable, then these seats are ideal choice.

Adjust the Seat According to Your Height – You can also adjust the seat to reach the brakes. Your feet should easily reach the brakes for a comfortable driving.

Get In & Out of the Car– Now, after the seat adjustment, it's time to check whether it is easy for you to get in and get out of the car. If you don't feel comfortable, look for other option for comfortable seats.

You Should Be Comfortable While Turning Around – Another way to find the right car seats is to feel the comfort by turning around while sitting in the driver's position. You often have to turn back while reversing the vehicle. The car seats that are one of the important types of auto accessories should be comfortable enough in order to allow you to do so easily.

Important & Not To Miss – You must ensure that the car seats should not be firm or stiff. You can do so by bouncing up and down on it. Obviously if the seats are stiff, they won't bounce.

Seats should be Easily Adjustable – Make sure that the car seats are adjustable up and down as well as back & forth.

Check the Back – Well, that is necessary particularly for those who often suffer from lower back pain while driving. The auto seat should have a reclining back.

Few Other Features for Comfort – while choosing ideal driving seat, you should also pay attention to adjustable lumbar support and height adjustable arm rests.

Take a Test Drive – Go for a test drive before finalizing the vehicle and ensuring that the car seats are comfortable. Feel the support the car seats give while cornering. This way you can determine the lateral support.

Try these tips to find out whether your car seat are comfortable or not. Remember, an uncomfortable car seat turn long drives into nightmares.

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