Hi Mary We share first names. I noticed that your parkie is 77/12, mine is 76/11. I could almost post an identical letter to yours. We also found the swivel seats do not work in cars. We bought a van with leather seats (slides easier on them) and I do the same pivoting around, feet on ground and spead apart some, and he stands up and grabs the door. However Mel rides in the front seat which is closer to the door than the second seats. Mary CG for Mel 76/11