People lifters
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Fitting
To fit these hoists a small mounting bracket is bolted to the car. The hoist itself then fits onto the bracket. It can be removed when not being used and while travelling, leaving just the bracket in place. If you want to sell the car you can remove the bracket, and use grommets to fill the holes. The second-hand value of the car shouldn’t be affected if you have a hoist fitted.Which cars?
Hoists can be fitted to most cars. The bigger the car, the more room there is to get into the car once the hoist is in place. MPVs (multi purpose vehicles/people carriers) and 2 door cars have more room for a hoist, but most 4-door cars can be fitted with one. What is best for you will also depend on your size and your ability to move.Passenger’s or driver’s side?
All of the hoists in this guide can be fitted to either side of the car. However they are used by drivers comparatively rarely. If you drive see section on Using the hoists , for more information. After this, check with a Mobility Centre to see if a hoist would be the best way of getting into a car for you.
Table of contents
Introduction
Hoists
How
they work
Fitting
Using
the hoists
Comfort
and dignity
Hoists
- summaries and verdicts
Lifting
seats
Wheelchair
Systems
Wheelchair
systems - summaries and verdicts
WAVs
Safety/reliability
Buying
guide
Finance
Helpful
organisations
Mobility
Centres
Suppliers
