New Vauxhall ‘reduces car insurance policyholders’ back strain’
Motor insurance policyholders may be interested to learn that a new Vauxhall model is proven to reduce back strain, according to scientific research.
The new Meriva offers health benefits to drivers with back trouble thanks to its rear-hinged back doors, dubbed by FlexDoors the firm.
Similar to those seen on a traditional black London cab, FlexDoors provide easy access to the Meriva’s rear seats, making entering and exiting the vehicle much less of a problem for the older generation and parents of small children.
A research team from Coventry University tested everyday motions of drivers and passengers, discovering that FlexDoors reduce the need to twist the back by up to 48 per cent compared with standard car doors.
Dr James Shippen, who headed the study, said: “With this research we wanted to prove that the new Meriva could actually help the physical wellbeing of drivers everywhere. The results speak for themselves.”
Earlier this week, health concerns were raised for drivers cleaning their windscreen with jets of water, after research linked the activity with up to 20 per cent of legionnaires’ disease cases in the UK.
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