Getting a wheelchair into a car (view report contents)

Transferring first

Some hoists make it possible to stow a wheelchair without help after you have transferred into the car. They can be used by drivers or passengers. Most of these lifts are mounted on the car roof (see Rooftop hoists), but here are three which stow the wheelchair in the car.

Cowal Robot 200 / KC Robotstore
The EasyLoader

Cowal Robot 200/KC Robostore

This hoist lets you to transfer and puts the wheelchair in the boot. The boot opens automatically, and the hoist moves round the car to place a cradle by the front door. You put the folded wheelchair on the cradle and the hoist moves it into the car, and horizontally into the boot. The boot closes. This is reversed to unload. The hoist fits most vehicles with enough boot space. The movement is programmed to suit each vehicle.

the Cowal Robot 200

Price (including fitting)	£5,000 (standard); £5,250 (heavyweight)
Maximum weight lifted (kg)	standard 22; heavyweight 37
Distributor	Cowal Mobility Centre/ KC Mobility Services

The easyloader

This hoist lifts the folded chair into the rear seat space of the car. It’s designed for vehicles with a rear sliding door, but any four-door car can be converted – the rear door has to be modified. It can also be fitted in the boot. You place the chair on the mechanism and it pivots it into the car.the rear seats (or the larger section of a split seat) has to be removed.

easyloader

Price (including fitting)	£4,000
Maximum weight lifted (kg)	50
Distributor	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
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