Mr Carver - Kent

My lungs are now breathing a sigh of relief rather than gasping for air. My only regret is that I did not get a hoist sooner.

Mike Carver of Bexleyheath in Kent uses a scooter due to breathlessness caused by emphysema but moving it in and out his car exacerbated the condition. After discovering Autochair mobility hoists he is enjoying renewed independence and easy transference.   

Mr Carver explains: "It is difficult for me to walk far without becoming breathless so I need the scooter to get around. However, I was struggling to get the scooter from the back of my car and my wife, Jill, had to help me take the scooter apart so it was more manageable.
Even so, individual components like the battery were still heavy. We then had to go through the whole process again at the other end to reassemble the scooter.

"I got in touch with Autochair and arranged a demonstration of their adaptation equipment. After settling on the Smart Lifter I was really impressed with the service we received and staff were polite and helpful throughout the whole experience.

"All the leaflets were concise, straightforward and easy to understand which we really valued when making such a big decision and which I particularly appreciated being a retired technical author!

"It was clear after the first trial run that the hoist would be the solution to lifting my scooter in and out of the car. My lungs are now breathing a sigh of relief rather than gasping for air. I’m also able to get out and about on my own while my wife is at work as I don’t need help breaking down, lifting and re-building the scooter.”

The Smart Lifter is ideal for most wheelchairs and mini scooters. It works with the touch of a button requiring no lifting or maneuvering and takes up very little space in the boot when not in use.  It is simple to install and can be easily detached when not in use or when selling your vehicle.

"I’m looking forward to many more outings thanks to the Smart Lifter. My only regret is that I did not get one sooner,” added Mr Carver.

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