My Driver’s Seat is Losing Support
Q. My 2012 Toyota Prius has 122,000 miles. Over the last couple of months, I noticed the driver seat is losing support and lumbar support is fading. It feels like I’m sitting in a hole and the driving position has become awkward feeling to me. After an hour or so of driving, my back starts to hurt. Can you please recommend any solution other than trading it in and dealing with a $4-$5000 loss? By the way considering how much I drive how long do you think the hybrid battery will last?
A. Considering the age of the car, I’m surprised the seat is that badly worn. I would contact an automotive upholstery shop and see about getting the seat rebuilt, perhaps with a more robust foam. Adding heavier foam should improve the seat’s support and make your Prius comfortable to drive again. Regarding the hybrid battery most high mileage hybrid users report the batteries last 275,000-300,000 miles
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