Choosing the right boot hoist for you
If you are a wheelchair or mobility scooter user or regularly transport someone who is, you will know all too well the difficulty of lifting and storing the mobility device into your vehicle.
A boot hoist is the most popular solution as it allows for easy loading, unloading, storage and transport of your mobility scooter, powerchair or wheelchair without needing to change your vehicle.
However, it can be difficult to figure out what type of hoist is right for you, especially if you are looking to upgrade your mobility device and/or vehicle as there are hundreds of different vehicle and scooter/wheelchair combinations available!
Autochair Smart Lifter Range
Within our Smart Lifter range, we have three different hoists to lift all types of scooters and chairs including the most powerful hoist on the market capable of lifting a 200kg powerchair, so there really is no need to compromise on your requirements. The hoist you will need depends on the size and weight of your mobility device and the vehicle you are wanting to lift into.
LM Range
With a maximum lifting weight of either 40kg or 80kg, this lifter is perfect for smaller, lighter mobility vehicles such as manual wheelchairs and folding scooters including the latest electric folding scooters.
The LM Hoist can be fitted in the largest range of vehicle types and can be fitted with a folding arm meaning it is compatible with smaller vehicles such as small hatchbacks and family hatchbacks. It can also be fitted into SUV’s, MPV’s, 4x4’s, Vans and Estates.
LC Range
The Smart Lifter LC range is a compact hoist for scooters and powerchairs up to 100kg and can fit a wide range of vehicles including SUV’s, MPV’s, 4x4’s, Vans and Estates.
LP Range
The most powerful hoist in the world, the LP is suitable for all scooters and powerchairs weighing up to 200kg. This robust hoist is best suited to larger vehicles such as MPV’s, 4x4’s, Vans and Estates.
For advice on specific vehicle and scooter/chair compatibility give us a call on 0800 038 9100. We can usually confirm over the phone if your mobility scooter/chair and car combination will be compatible with one of our hoists as well as advise on vehicle and scooter options if you are looking to purchase something new.
Why choose an Autochair Hoist?
1/ Our hoists can lift your mobility device in just 60 seconds, making it the fastest hoist on the market.
2/ We are the only UK hoist manufacturer to be ISO quality accredited which ensures our hoists are both safe and easy to use.
3/ Our range is the largest to choose from – small folding hoists to large heavy duty hoists lifting up to 200kg.
4/ All of our hoists are easily removable allowing you to make full use of your boot as and when you need to.
5/ The Smart Lifter range can fit into over 480 different makes and models of vehicles.
"Without my hoist, I wouldn’t be able to go anywhere alone as I would need assistance to get my chair in and out of the car. It truly is a lifeline and I’d certainly recommend either of the hoists I’ve used to my family and friends!” – Mandy Altoft
Home Demonstrations
At Autochair we offer all our customers a free *home demonstration with one of our nationwide assessment specialists. It allows you to view the hoist in action and try it out for yourself. This gives you the opportunity to get a real feel for the product and ensures it is comfortable, easy for you to use and meets your individual mobility needs.
It’s also important for us to carry out an assessment to ensure we are recommending the correct hoist for you. Because our Smart Lifter range of car boot hoists fit over 480 different vehicles and can lift hundreds of different wheelchairs, powerchairs and scooters, it means the combinations of car, vehicle, scooter, and chair are almost endless!
Vehicle models and year of manufacture can all be slightly different too so we need to check the boot area of your own car to ensure that we have the correct measurements so that nothing would obstruct a hoist being fitted. We also need to measure your mobility device and check there is enough room for it to be lifted into the vehicle.
*Please note that during this time we can also offer remote assessments through videos and phone calls.