Established 1980
Established 1980
BOOT HOISTS & STOWAGE
Taking your mobility equipment with you should not depend on whether you can lift it into the car by hand.
Boot hoists and stowage systems can help lift, position or store wheelchairs, mobility scooters and powerchairs, reducing the physical effort involved in loading and unloading.
The right system depends on both the equipment you use and the vehicle you drive.
LESS MANUAL LIFTING
Loading a wheelchair, mobility scooter or powerchair into a vehicle can be physically demanding, particularly when the equipment is heavy or difficult to handle.
A boot hoist can lift and position the equipment into the boot or storage area, reducing the need for manual lifting.
Other stowage systems provide different ways to transport mobility equipment where a conventional boot hoist is not the most suitable option.
Different solutions are available for different mobility devices, vehicle sizes and boot configurations.
A professional assessment is important to make sure the system is compatible with both your vehicle and mobility equipment.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
Autochair Smart Lifter LM
A powered boot hoist designed to lift and load a wheelchair or mobility device into a vehicle.
Different configurations are available to suit a range of vehicles and mobility equipment weighing up to 80kg.
Key features
Autochair Smart Lifter LC
A powered four-way boot hoist designed to lift and position wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters.
Powered movement assists with lifting, lowering and positioning the equipment within the vehicle, with configurations available for mobility devices weighing up to 100kg.
Our most popular boot hoist.
Key features
Autochair Smart Lifter LP
Designed for heavier mobility equipment, the Smart Lifter LP provides powered lifting and positioning for larger powerchairs and mobility devices weighing up to 200kg.
The appropriate configuration will depend on both the equipment being lifted and the space available within the vehicle.
Key features
Brig-Ayd 40kg Mk2
A compact boot hoist designed for lighter mobility equipment.
Its fold-flat design can make it suitable for smaller vehicles, while its lifting arm provides additional height for some combinations of taller mobility devices and smaller cars.
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BraunAbility Wheelchair Roof Box
A dedicated storage system for carrying a folding manual wheelchair on the roof of the vehicle.
This can keep both the passenger area and boot available for other uses and can be particularly useful for independent drivers who transfer into the vehicle before storing their wheelchair.
Key features
Bruno Joey Platform Lift
The Bruno Joey provides a different approach for transporting larger mobility scooters and powerchairs.
The mobility device is driven onto a platform, which then lifts it into position for travel.
This can provide an alternative where equipment is too large or tall for a conventional boot-hoist arrangement.
Key features
FIND THE RIGHT SYSTEM
Your mobility equipment
The weight, dimensions and shape of your wheelchair, scooter or powerchair will affect which lifting systems are suitable.
Some hoists are designed for lighter equipment, while others can accommodate much heavier mobility devices.
Your vehicle
Boot dimensions, available headroom and the shape of the opening all influence which systems can be installed.
A solution that works well in one vehicle may not work in another.
How you use the car
The right setup also depends on how often you load the equipment, whether you are travelling independently and how much boot or passenger space you want to retain.
That is why we assess the complete setup before recommending a system.
CHOOSING A HOIST
It can be tempting to choose a boot hoist based on lifting capacity alone.
In practice, the equipment still has to pass through the vehicle opening and fit safely within the available storage space.
We therefore consider:
Its weight, overall dimensions and lifting points.
Boot opening, internal height and available storage space.
How the equipment will be attached, operated and unloaded.
Whether additional luggage, passengers or other equipment also need to be accommodated.
The result needs to work as a complete everyday system, not simply lift the required weight.
We can assess your mobility equipment and vehicle together before recommending a hoist or stowage system.
FROM ASSESSMENT TO FITTING
01
Let us know which wheelchair, mobility scooter or powerchair you use and which vehicle you drive.
If you are considering changing either, tell us that too.
02
We look at the dimensions and weight of your mobility equipment alongside the available space and access within the vehicle.
This helps identify which systems could be suitable.
03
We can then explain the available options and provide a quote for the recommended equipment and installation.
04
Your chosen system is fitted to the vehicle and set up around the equipment it will carry.
We will explain how to operate the system safely before you begin using it.
MORE THAN BOOT HOISTS
A boot hoist is not the only way to transport mobility equipment.
Depending on your wheelchair or scooter and the vehicle you use, a roof-mounted wheelchair storage system or drive-on platform lift may provide a better solution.
If you are also considering changing your vehicle, Adapt & Drive allows the vehicle and the adaptations to be considered together from the beginning.
FREE ASSESSMENT
You do not need to know which hoist you need before contacting us.
Tell us which mobility device you use and which vehicle you drive. The Mobility in Motion team can assess the combination and explain the systems that could work for you.
There is no charge and no obligation. A member of the Mobility in Motion team will contact you to discuss your vehicle, equipment and the next step.
COMMON QUESTIONS
You do not need to choose one before the assessment.
The right system depends on the weight and dimensions of your mobility equipment, the available space within your vehicle and how the equipment needs to be loaded.
Yes, depending on the scooter and hoist.
Different systems are designed for different lifting capacities, so we need to check both the weight of the scooter and whether it can physically fit into the vehicle.
Many can.
Heavier powerchairs may require one of the higher-capacity hoists, and vehicle space becomes particularly important with larger equipment.
The products within this range cover different capacities.
For example, our range includes systems for equipment weighing up to approximately 40kg, 80kg, 100kg and 200kg.
The highest capacity is not automatically the best option. Compatibility with the vehicle and mobility equipment still needs to be assessed.
Possibly.
Compatibility depends on the vehicle, the mobility equipment and the specific hoist. We can assess your existing car before recommending a system.
Not necessarily.
The amount of remaining space depends on the mobility equipment, hoist and vehicle. Some systems are more compact than others, and alternative storage solutions may be considered where preserving boot space is particularly important.
Alternative systems may be available.
For example, a folding manual wheelchair may be suitable for roof storage, while larger scooters or powerchairs may work with a platform-lift system or a different vehicle.
Potentially, yes.
As with petrol and diesel vehicles, the individual vehicle and installation need to be assessed before compatibility is confirmed.
From compact wheelchairs to heavier scooters and powerchairs, the right lifting or stowage system can reduce the physical effort involved in travelling with your mobility equipment.
Book a free assessment and let us find the solution that works with both your equipment and your vehicle.