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so what exactly is awkward about it?

i can see how the arm rest gets in the way, but i've heard mixed responses to this.

Can someone give a proper account of their experience, as i am really interested in getting one of these for my car.

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I find it gets in the way only because | am a large person and my arms are like an ape I find with it down you have to reach over to the passgeners seat to operate the handbrake and with it up my arm still catches it so basicly I keep mine down all the time....I find it comfortable to rest on and the extra storage handy for bits and bobs

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Surely the arm 'rest' is solely for motorway journeys and the like, when the rest can be put down for comfort purposes as the handbrake is less likely to be used.During town driving etc. when the handbrake is in constant use the armrest should be raised. Right or Wrong ?
Thats providing you have purchased the hinged type of course.

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