When you start using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, there are more than a few things you need to adjust to. One of the more common struggles people are known to face, for example is where to store their mobility aids when they need to transport them in cars and vans. This is, of course, where a wheelchair hoist can come in handy.
But why might you want to install a wheelchair hoist? What does it actually do, and will it help to make things less of a hassle for you in the long run? Let’s take a quick look at why installing a wheelchair hoist for cars might just be a good option all around for you.
What Does a Wheelchair Hoist Do?
A wheelchair hoist for cars more or less does what it says in the description! These heavy lifting systems help to hoist scooters and wheelchairs, as well as other mobility aids, into the rear of vehicles for storage while on the move.
Wheelchairs can be exceptionally heavy, even when no one is using them. The toughest of wheelchair hoists for cars, for example, may be able to lift up to 200kg! That’s why – instead of risking anyone’s health or risking injury, it makes sense to fit a lifting aid for the support you require.
What are the Benefits of Wheelchair Hoists for Cars?
A wheelchair hoist is not only likely to help you get heavy chairs into your vehicle, but also remarkably easy to use at the touch of a button. Instead of having to exert unnecessary energy and risk straining anything, friends and family can now help to get your wheelchair into the car or van without the need for bending and stretching.
What’s more, when you install a wheelchair hoist for your car, you can expect a bespoke fit. This is only reasonable! Cars, vans, and wheelchairs all come in different shapes, sizes, and weights. That’s why it is always really important to make sure that you supply your hoist installer with as much information as possible before you go ahead and get started. You don’t want to end up wasting time or money!
A boot hoist for a wheelchair or scooter will help to ensure that your mobility aid carefully lifts in and compacts as much as possible without restricting the rearview mirror. It also means that you can carefully unload at the other end of your journey without potentially damaging the wheelchair, either.
Wheelchair hoists can fit snugly and securely into most cars and will therefore be of huge benefit to millions of motorists.
Finding the Right Fit
If you are worried that you may not be able to find the right wheelchair hoist for cars, don’t be concerned. Reach out to an installation expert, PB Conversions, and set up the perfect, bespoke system to help get your mobility aids in and out with ease. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and a hoist will help you get up and away safer than ever before.
To find out more about how we can help you, get in touch on 01525 850588 or head over to our contact page for more information.
Recently had my fourth vehicle adapted by Paul At Pb Conversions.always does a first class job and with first class service & always easy to deal with. Thanks for the great service Paul from you and your crew over the years.
Kiran was very helpful today explaining some of the issues I had with my hoist, and how to avoid them from happening again.
Dealt with the adaptations for my son's new motability vehicle - very friendly, efficient and helpful. Really pleased.
Very helpful and knowledgeable engineer, fast and efficient service
Thank you so much for all your advice, help and very professional job on adapting our car. Without your advice I would never have known to apply for a grant. You were excellent, thank again.
Due to my husband's condition we need a car with adaptions, we were advised by his paraplegic group to visit and this place is the best. Felt so relaxed talking about what we needed, all the staff were so friendly and so well informed, going above and beyond, especially Paul Berridge. I fully recommend this business. Honest and reliable. Thank you.
Staff are super super friendly, helpful, extremely informative and really nothing Paul & Co can’t do to any vehicle. PERFECTION is their middle name! Thank you so much for your outstanding service to me over the years and I look forward to using your company all my driving life.
Excellent work done on our car and very professional company. Great customer service and prompt response to emails.
I am very pleased with the left foot accelerator adaption. The communication with the team was excellent
Our second time of utilising PB Conversions and still as impressed with their skills and assistance! They listen to your needs, their aim is to get you mobile and ensure you are happy and safe. Fully recommend
Very happy with my Adaptations best company I have used
I recently had an under ring accelerator and hand brake fitted to my car and I am extremely pleased with it. All of the staff I spoke to were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, explaining exactly how they worked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for mobility assistance
I’ve been using PB Conversions for over 30 years and cannot fault their care and attention to detail with every adaptation I’ve needed. And if something isn’t quite right they quickly sort it. Truly professional and innovative service every time
I have used PB on 2 occasions and 2 different cars. I have found their staff efficient, caring and most pleasant to deal with. Their work on my vehicles has been completed on schedule, flawlessly, with no issues arising after 2 + years use
Very good work and customer service
As always a professional and with care job
Good and prompt adaptions fitted. Support offered and flexible. All staff were helpful and communicated
If you’re looking for 5⭐️ customer service and quality workmanship look no further. I was kept in the picture all the way through the build with photos and telephone calls. A date was set for completion and they delivered on that exact day. It was refreshing to deal with such a professional company. The personal emails from your staff made it a pleasurable experience which is hard to find these day!
Really speedy and flexible response from PBC to an emergency situation requiring hand controls being fitted to a new vehicle. I much appreciated their support
Always excellent service from PB conversions. They had fantastic knowledge of the adaption options available and whether they would fit
Friendly, first class, prompt and efficient service at a very competitive price. Would recommend the company to all.
Would you like an assessment?
If you are a disabled driver, or know a disabled driver in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Northamptonshire, please contact PB Conversions for a free no obligation quote to assess what products would benefit you.