Volvo neck cushion

daverey · Feb 18th, 2020, 11:53

All
Has anyone any experience of the official Volvo neck cushion?
Most of my driving is long motorway journeys, and whilst I find my car (V90) hugely comfortable, I wonder whether a neck cushion would improve things?

I did buy a cheap faux leather cushion from Ali Express for about £3, and no surprise its awful, plasticky and down-right uncomfortable.

I see the offish ones are £35-40, but just wondered if they are a worthwhile investment or not?

FullFat · Feb 18th, 2020, 13:38

I bought one when it was on offer and it's just not for me, I just couldn't get comfortable using it.

FullFat · Feb 18th, 2020, 13:45

Just noticed that you're in Stockport - if you ever come over Warrington way you'd be welcome to try it!

daverey · Feb 18th, 2020, 13:51

Ta. Car due in for a service in a couple of weeks - might see if they have any I can try...

The cheap n nasty one I got was awful, but can't decide whether that was the specific shape of it, or the idea of the pillow itself....

Hogster · Feb 18th, 2020, 15:21

I wondered about it, but can't help thinking it'd just make me want to fall asleep!

Paul Wildsmith · Feb 18th, 2020, 15:23

I've got both types, but just use the head rest cover (ie not the neck cushion).

https://www.swedishcaraccessories.co...low-6880-p.asp

Ringthane · Feb 18th, 2020, 15:59

I got one for my wife and she likes it. My daughter on the other hand, finds it too firm and it pushes her neck out so her head is tilted forward.

They are both about the same height, 5’8” and my opinion on it is that for someone taller it is not a good idea. I’ve tried it on a long journey and I found it to be in the wrong position, because I’m 6’1”.

As for the quality, it’s ok, but I’d try and get the price down to around £25 to make me think it was worth buying one.

Haldex · Feb 18th, 2020, 16:52

I got a pair of the pillow-type (not the cylinder one..) - it made the world of difference! I like resting my head on the head restraint while driving and the factory padding was a bit too far back + not nearly as soft as the pillow.. Expensive as $h1t though, for something that should have come as standard equipment on a luxury car..

Quacker · Feb 18th, 2020, 21:24

Couldn't get on with the headrest cover at all. It pushed my head too far forward and frequently slid off to the side of the headrest.
Passengers like the neck cushion though. Not for driver perhaps. Too easy to fall asleep. Must keep alert.

shoppy · Feb 27th, 2020, 14:13

I have both head rest cushions and the neck ones. The neck ones have changed from my old s80 ones and are no like memory foam. I hate it wife loves hers, I do like the hard rest cushions and have two wool and one leather one.

Feb 18th, 2020, 11:53	#1
daverey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:52 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Stockport	Volvo neck cushion All Has anyone any experience of the official Volvo neck cushion? Most of my driving is long motorway journeys, and whilst I find my car (V90) hugely comfortable, I wonder whether a neck cushion would improve things? I did buy a cheap faux leather cushion from Ali Express for about £3, and no surprise its awful, plasticky and down-right uncomfortable. I see the offish ones are £35-40, but just wondered if they are a worthwhile investment or not? __________________ MY19 V90 R-Design D4 [inc. Winter pack / keyless entry / reversing camera]

Feb 18th, 2020, 13:51	#4
daverey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:52 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Stockport	Ta. Car due in for a service in a couple of weeks - might see if they have any I can try... The cheap n nasty one I got was awful, but can't decide whether that was the specific shape of it, or the idea of the pillow itself.... __________________ MY19 V90 R-Design D4 [inc. Winter pack / keyless entry / reversing camera]

Feb 18th, 2020, 15:21	#5
Hogster Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:02 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Somerset	I wondered about it, but can't help thinking it'd just make me want to fall asleep! __________________ 2019 V60 D4 Momentum Pro Auto

Feb 18th, 2020, 15:23	#6
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I've got both types, but just use the head rest cover (ie not the neck cushion). https://www.swedishcaraccessories.co...low-6880-p.asp __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Feb 18th, 2020, 15:59	#7
Ringthane VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2022 21:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pinner	I got one for my wife and she likes it. My daughter on the other hand, finds it too firm and it pushes her neck out so her head is tilted forward. They are both about the same height, 5’8” and my opinion on it is that for someone taller it is not a good idea. I’ve tried it on a long journey and I found it to be in the wrong position, because I’m 6’1”. As for the quality, it’s ok, but I’d try and get the price down to around £25 to make me think it was worth buying one. __________________ XC60 D4 MY19 Inscription Pro, Crystal White, Blond Interior, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Family Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Tempa, CarPlay, HUD, Polestar. MY11 D5 AWD R Design Black Saphire "Christmas Tree"

Feb 18th, 2020, 13:38	#2
FullFat Junior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2023 01:53 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Warrington	I bought one when it was on offer and it's just not for me, I just couldn't get comfortable using it.

Feb 18th, 2020, 13:45	#3
FullFat Junior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2023 01:53 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Warrington	Just noticed that you're in Stockport - if you ever come over Warrington way you'd be welcome to try it!

Feb 18th, 2020, 16:52	#8
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	I got a pair of the pillow-type (not the cylinder one..) - it made the world of difference! I like resting my head on the head restraint while driving and the factory padding was a bit too far back + not nearly as soft as the pillow.. Expensive as $h1t though, for something that should have come as standard equipment on a luxury car.. __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

Feb 18th, 2020, 21:24	#9
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Couldn't get on with the headrest cover at all. It pushed my head too far forward and frequently slid off to the side of the headrest. Passengers like the neck cushion though. Not for driver perhaps. Too easy to fall asleep. Must keep alert. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Feb 27th, 2020, 14:13	#10
shoppy Junior Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2023 13:54 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sailsbury	I have both head rest cushions and the neck ones. The neck ones have changed from my old s80 ones and are no like memory foam. I hate it wife loves hers, I do like the hard rest cushions and have two wool and one leather one. __________________ V90 inscription Xenium pack, BLIS, B&W sound system, retractable towbar, 4 zone climate, laminated windows, mud-flaps, HUD display in electric silver.

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