Getting a wheelchair into a car (view report contents)

Autochair Up & On - Not tested

A lightweight hoist which can be easily fixed and taken off the car. It does not have a rain cover so the wheelchair is exposed to the weather. Because it is open there is no container to restrict the size of the chair which can be lifted.

Price, including fitting	£1,500 (more if roof rails have to be fitted)
Maximum weight lifted (kg)	30-40, depending on chair
Maximum weight lifted (kg)	30-40, depending on chair
Clearance travelling/in use (cm)	41/92
Weight of hoist (kg)	30
How fixed to car	roof rails
Type of control:	remote handheld

How it works

The motor tilts the box on the roof and lowers its hook. You hook on the folded chair by hand and the motor winches it into the box. The chair needed steadying to stop it hitting the car when hanging and it had to be kept vertical or the wheels got caught - easier with practice. Mark 2 has a larger box; easier and you may not need to remove the footplates.

For more information contact - Autochair

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Introduction
Which type?
Wheelchair hoists

Wheelchair hoist summaries

Rooftop Hoists

Rooftop hoist summaries

Other ways of carrying a wheelchair
Racks and containers
Buying guide

Specialist trailers

Ramps
Finance
Helpful organisations
Mobility Centres
Suppliers