I am approximately 5ft 3" and have a fiat punto. I just cant seem to get my seat in a decent position...?

Question

I am experiencing excrutiating pains in my right knee when driving. Does anyone else have this problem and how can I position it so it doesnt hurt?

Answer 1

Is the pain whenever you drive or just in the Punto?

I think you may have confirmed what I have said for many years, I find Fiats very uncomfortable to drive due to an off-set pedal box.

Try any other car than a Fiat, you may feel the difference.

Answer 2

It's laughably known as the 'Italian driving position'.

What journalists like to say is a sporty position, everyone else thinks is just bloody awful.

I thought it was a joke the first time I drove an Alfa, but they're all really odd to sit in.

Answer 3

i havnt driven a punto but my auntie has,at 5' 2" she used to drive sat on a cushion that was on the seat but also came over the edge so she would have a little support under her knees, although, she never realy liked driving the car, now she drives a cleo and is much happier