Standers Handybar

Reviews of Standers Handybar

1.) Help with exiting a vehicle.
Reviewed by: Old Tom Las Vegas, NV - USA
Rating:
Since having back surgery exiting a vehicle has been a problem for me. I have tried several products to aid me in this task. The problem was so bad, that I had to trade vehicles to find one that is easier on me. I now have a full size Mercury Grand Marquis, they don't come any larger than that in my price range.

Even after all that, I was still having a problem. I will note that the typical assist handle in most vehicles provides no assistance at all in exiting the vehicle. This is because they are inside the vehicle and can not be used to help exiting unless you are double jointed.

I did a lot of research and it came down to the "Handybar" or an assist strap that temporarily install through an open window and wraps around the door frame. The problem with the latter is that you need assistance to safely use it. Someone must be there to prevent the door from closing when you put weight on the strap. This more of a problem if you are parked on an up hill slope. The "Handybar" requires no assistance to use; even when parking on a hill. As long as the door detents will hold the door open, it is a one person operation.

I have only one negative which I plan to write the company about. It is my opinion that the handle design should be modified to raise the height of the handle when it is installed in the door latch. I have found that this latch is not at a uniform height in all cars. In some of the smaller vehicles I have tried it in, the handle is low enought to affect its useability. This is because of the vehicle size, the design places the door latch at a much lower height. However in my retro full size American four door sedan the product works very well indeed.

2.) A handybar that works
Reviewed by: Just Older Georgia, USA
Rating:
I needed something to assist my mother in getting out of the car. We tried a different type of bar which worked ok but occassionally slipped. I bought this one hoping that it wouldn't slip and it didn't on my Nissan Altima so it's much better than the competition for my car.


3.) Can't do without it!!
Reviewed by: Anna L.A., CA
Rating:
I bought this for my uncle and I had gotten another one for my father. It's great for those who need a little help getting out of any car. It doesn't matter what kind of car you have this will work. I would buy it again.

4.) Get out of the car with ese -- even if you have bad knees!
Reviewed by: ICU nurse since 1977
Rating:
My 82 year old mother has severe rheumatoid arthritis which has necessitated one total knee replacement. She is now needing the other one done. Because of this she has great difficulty getting in and out of any vehicle. I saw this product and the "Standers CarCaddie" and ordered both. She is now able to transfer in and out of the car much more easily. She says it is the easiest she's been able to do so in years. We liked both products so much that we ordered another of each so that we don't have to remember to move them between cars. Do remember to check to be sure your car has a "U" shaped striker plate on the door frame as that is where it fits. Luckily we haven't needed the emergency features (seatbelt cutter and window breaker), but it is nice to know they are there, too.

5.) Highly recommend this item.
Reviewed by: Gail Philadelphia, PA
Rating:
I bought this for my elderly father who broke his leg. He's been blessed to be healing nicely, and this gadget is perfect to help get him in and out of a car. It works as described and fits in exactly the right position to grab onto. Otherwise there is nowhere to hold to put weight on the arms to try to stand up.

6.) This thing gave me back my life.
Reviewed by: Katy Lake The People's Republic of New Jersey
Rating:
And you don't have to be old to use it!

I had surgery on my leg, the end result being that my leg was painful and swollen, and I had absolutely no ability to move it in any way that made walking easy. Getting in and out of a car with a nearly useless, swollen leg was impossible.

When I was released from the hospital, I somehow managed to make it in the car. But getting OUT of the car was impossible! No, I'm not fat at all, but my husband tried and tried, but I guess I was just a dead weight. He finally had to call the first aid squad to pull me out.

That was so embarrassing that I did everything possible to avoid going in the car. And then I decided to see if there was any device that could help.

The first thing I got was a swivel seat device that makes it easy to "spin" in and out of the seat. The second device was the Standers Handybar.

Between the two of these things, I'm mobile again! The bar goes into the hook thing that latches your door. It's very sturdy - nothing lightweight about it, and that means you can put your full weight on it, and it's not going to collapse.

I put it in the door latch, lean on it with one hand and use the edge of the dashboard as the other, and ta da! I'm standing on my own two feet!

You can also use the handybar to smash a window and cut a seatbelt if you find yourself in an emergency situation. I think the manufacturer tried to find other uses for it that a consumer would use to justify its purchase.

As if it needed any more uses! It does what it was made to do, and it made my freedom possible (since I've got months to go while this stupid leg heals.) All I can say is God bless them for devising it. It's the best thing to happen to me since I got out of the damned hospital!

7.) Standers Handybar - Great for Handicapped
Reviewed by: WSlomiany Michigan
Rating:
Purchased for my 90+ year old mother-in-law to get in and out of the car. Works great - better than expected. Only thing to remember is taking it out of the door notch before closing the door.

8.) Great Product
Reviewed by: RICH K PA
Rating:
This simple item was just what my elderly aunt needed to help her get out of the car. Very sturdy and easy to use.

9.) Reassuring device
Reviewed by: Janine Clay Pennsylvania, USA
Rating:
The Handybar device is reassuring to someone who needs a little support getting into and out of a vehicle independently. It inserts easily when needed and feels stable and secure to the user.

10.) A great little helper
Reviewed by: Lou Bunch Memphis, TN USA
Rating:
This product does exactly what it is intended to do -- provide a rock solid handle that someone with limited strength and mobility can use to help raise themselves from a sitting position in the car to a standing position outside the car. Obviously, one must remember to remove the handle before trying to close the door, but other than that, it's very easy to use and easy to stow away until next time.

11.) This thing is wonderful!
Reviewed by: reader Fair Oaks, CA, USA
Rating:
This little device has been an enormous help for my elderly parents. I got it several months ago and keep it in my car for when I take them to the doctor or wherever. My mother was at first reluctant, and now says she's amazed at how much easier the handybar makes getting out of a car. My father, an engineer, took to it right away. Me? I'm just relieved that getting out of a car is less of a struggle for them. Get it. You won't be disappointed.

12.) Handybar tool
Reviewed by: Raymond D. Vachon
Rating:
This is an excellent and well designed tool, for persons like myself, that need assistance with entering or exiting a vehicle. I feel more secure using this tool.

13.) Great product!
Reviewed by: Air Force Mom New Bern, NC
Rating:
I work in home health and this product has helped so many patients transfer independently. They need to scoot forward on the seat, lean forward and push up. Many people who are weak try pulling up as stated in the previous review and it's just not efficient.

14.) A helping hand
Reviewed by: Marilyn Oborny Lincoln, NE USA
Rating:
This is just the thing for my mobility-challenged mother. She really loves it. It gives her another bit of confidence.

15.) this really helped my mom get out of cars easier
Reviewed by: redheadgirl802 Illinois
Rating:
I saw this advertised and as my mother was always using the door jam for leverage to get out of the car thought it would be much better to use. It is - probably not so much with SUV's, but with regular vehicles, definitely an aid in exiting the car - gives her leverage to lift herself up.

16.) Assist device for getting into car
Reviewed by: Mossy Texas
Rating:
OK, this thing works, I thought it was a little pricy but it gives me more assistance getting my husband into the car safetly. Now if I only have enough mind left to remember to take it off before I slam the car door.
Thanks, Rita McWhorter

17.) Very clever item
Reviewed by: D. Held
Rating:
This is a very smart little item. It fit perfectly in my car door mechanism and helps my elderly mother get out of a car.

18.) Hefty and stable.
Reviewed by: Athenasculptress Mountains
Rating:
It works easily in any door frame of a car. Its hefty and stable too.

19.) Very helpful device
Reviewed by: Nana San Jose CA
Rating:
This is an excellent product for my Dad who has extreme difficulty getting in and out of a car. Because his memory is poor, we do have to be next to him when he uses it to make sure he pushes down (and not pulls up) on it. I was worried that the metal part was too short and did not have a way to 'lock' it in, but as long as I hold down on the handle part to make sure it stays in while he uses it, it works fine. I highly recommend it~

20.) GREAT HELPER - Highly Recommend
Reviewed by: Sugar Pearland,Tx USA
Rating:
My mother needed a handle to help her in getting in and out of the car - I heard about this and purchased it and my mother LOVES it, a really great help to her. She now can't do without it. Thanks from her and I!

21.) HANDYBAR IS A HANDY TOOL
Reviewed by: GREGORY B. LUNDQUIST DETROIT, MICHIGAN
Rating:
I AM A PERSON WITH MS WHO STILL DRIVES WITH A BRAKE PEDAL ASSIST DEVICE THAT ALLOWS ME TO STOP THE CAR WITH MY RIGHT HAND. GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR IS A CHALLENGE SOME DAYS WHEN THE MS FATIGUE SETS IN. THE STANDERS HANDYBAR ALLOWS ME TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR WITH RELATIVE EASE, GIVING THE ADDED ASSIST AND STABILITY I NEED TO GET MY BODY OUT OF THE CAR AND STAND UP FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DEVICE WORKS WONDERFULLY AND CAN ALSO BE USED TO BREAK THE GLASS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DURING AN EVENT WHERE THE CAR IS SUBMERGED IN WATER AND CAN ALSO BE USED TO CUT AND RELEASE YOUR SEAT BELT SHOULD THE SEAT BELT FAIL TO UNLOCK. A THREE-FOLD TOOL AND AN IMPORTANT ASSIST FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES THAT IS EASY TO USE.

22.) Great for Seniors
Reviewed by: Sky Bear Chicago
Rating:
Handy Bar is great for Seniors or anyone that needs something to lean on to get out of a car...just be careful to push down on the handy bar and not to pull up or you will lose your balance as it will come out of the "D" ring on the car. Very sturdy handle, well made. Worth every penny.

23.) The indispensable item
Reviewed by: ptmcdonald Tall Timbers, Maryland United States
Rating:
My 80 yo dad recently underwent tendon repair surgery on his knee and I bought for him a variety of items to assist him to be as independantly mobile as possible during his recovery. These ranged from the handybar to bedside and chairside grab rails to hanging straps and other things besides. They all helped in to varying degrees and in various ways, some of which he will continue with even now that he is recovered. Of all the things I got for him, the one he raves the most about is this simple little item. He says it is the one thing he found most useful to him and still does. He doesn't have enough nice things to say about it. I enthusiastically recommend it to everyone who could use a little help getting in and out of their vehicles. He has grown so attached to it that he asked me to get him an extra one just so he knows he and my mother always have one handy. I think if anyone ever tried to take theirs, they would find out just how much fight these two octogenarians still have left in 'em!

24.) EXCELLANT PRODUCT
Reviewed by: DEATH VALLEY KID
Rating:
GREAT AID FOR GETTING IN AND OUT OF A VEHICLE. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WITH PROBLEMS ENTERING OR EXITING A VEHICLE.

25.) Handybar
Reviewed by: Loves Reading Minneapolis, MN USA
Rating:
I got this product for my mom. She loves it!! It truly makes life easier for her getting in and out of the car.
Great Product!! Thanks!!

26.) Great for folks that have difficulty getting in and out of auto.
Reviewed by: Joseph P. Burns Metro, Wash., DC
Rating:
Product has been very helpful for Mom & Dad who both are elderly and have difficulty getting in and out af the car. Would recommend!

27.) Very helpful tool
Reviewed by: Jo Virginia Beach, VA
Rating:
After reading other reviews, I purchased this for a friend that has a hard time getting out of small vehicles. Wow! This small tool does a great job. There is no assembly required so it is very easy to insert/remove from the door buckle. Catching a ride with a friend, no problem. Carry it with you wherever you go.

28.) A real deal
Reviewed by: Senior Shopper Ventura, California USA
Rating:
This little item is worth it's weight in gold. I have Parkinson's disease and do longer drive. I still have to be driven so this little gem goes with me where ever I go. It avoids accidents and gets me out of a car without assistance. Also helps my ego more than anyone could know. Should $19.00 to 26.00 dollars. The cheaper one is just fine.Handybar Auto Entry / Exit Handle

29.) easy to use very helpful for elderly people
Reviewed by: T New York
Rating:
it can be used in two positions fits right inside the side of the seat for storage. Could definitely brake a window if need be. Bought it for my Mother who has troble getting in and out of the car.

30.) Portable and creative solution to mobility challenges
Reviewed by: MMS Salem, OR
Rating:
The Handybar was purchased for my mother, whom was thrilled to receive it. She uses it consistently, as it's portable enough to go with her anywhere.
As an ex-paramedic, I know that for anyone having trouble "getting around," "getting up" can be harder still. For anyone challenged with mobility issues, this durable device will help restore/maintain their ability to fuction independently. This purpose alone makes this device worth twice the purchase price. Highly recommended!

31.) What a great item!
Reviewed by: Marie Mcdonald
Rating:
I purchased this handybar to assist my mother in getting in and out of the car. She absolutely loves it and so do I! It is such a great help--well worth the money!

32.) Great for parkinsons people!
Reviewed by: Michael J. Cissell EUREKA, MO, US
Rating:
Bought one for myself after recommendation from occupational therapist. It helps me get out of the car much easier and quicker. Also got one for my father-in-law who is 82. He likes it too. Would highly recommend it to anyone who has trouble getting out of the car.

33.) Security for Mom
Reviewed by: Ann W. Wachsmann Waterloo, NE United States
Rating:
I ordered these for my mom and a friend's mom to help them get out of the car more easily. On a recent trip I watched my mom struggle to get out of the back seat of the car. I saw this online and knew it would help my mom.

34.) Great tool for getting out of the car
Reviewed by: E. Brandt Laurel MD USA
Rating:
I love the HandiBar. We got one for my 90 year old father, and he immediately was able to get out of the car more easily. It's simple to use: just tuck it into the loop on the door, use it for support getting up, then leave it by the seat after use. I just bought another one for our home, since one of us will be getting a knee replacement soon and I know we will use it. Great useful product.

35.) Great Low Tech-Assistive Technology
Reviewed by: Bells & Whistles Woodbridge, VA USA
Rating:
When I purchased this, I was thinking about the convenience for my mobility-impaired brother to get in and out of my van. However, I accidentally put two in my cart, paid for and received two. My husband's eyes lit up when he saw them and claimed the spare. Me drives a pickup truck, and people sometimes have trouble getting in and out of it because it is high off the ground. He is also very safety-conscious. He once bought everyone in the family little hammers that will break the car window in an emergency. This device is even better. It not only serves as a sturdy support device with a well-constructed grip for getting in and out of a vehicle, but also an emergency glass breaker and seat belt cutter. I plan to purchase at least one more for my vehicle and keep it in mind for gifts in the future. The price is more than reasonable.

36.) Very handy,sturdy design
Reviewed by: tony GLEN GARDNER, NJ, US
Rating:
This item works quite well provides easy support point for entering and exiting the car.

37.) Simple gadget with awesome results
Reviewed by: R. Kingdom Evans, GA, US
Rating:
My mom who is 81 gets around with no problems with the exception of getting in and out of her car. Her comment is "I'm a young gal in an old ladies body". When she got out of the car she would have to rock herself a few times because she had nothing to grab on to on her left side except the outside of the back door. I bought her one of these and it has changed her life around. She got it at Christmas and she mentioned (again) just the other day on the phone of how much she uses it and how it helps her. I highly recommend it to anyone who may have knee problems or just struggle in any way getting in and out of your car. Great device and I thank whoever came up with it.

38.) Excellent Help!
Reviewed by: Susie PA
Rating:
Purchased this for my grandma as she has difficulty getting out of her car. Previously she would lay the seat all the way down so she could push off of it to get out. Now she is able to get out much easier and is so pleased with the handy bar.

39.) I love whoever invented this
Reviewed by: M. Tassi Santee CA
Rating:
I bought one a few years ago for my father-in-law after he had a stroke. It's great because he can get himself in and out of the car without help. My brother started having problems getting in and out of my car, so I got one for him and it's made a huge difference. He can get in and out of my van without his little sister helping him. That little bit of extended independence gives every expedition a good start.

40.) Satisfied with grab bar
Reviewed by: RBB
Rating:
Does the job. It's convenient and easy to store. Works best for getting out of the car. When going into the seat the bar gets in the way and needs to be taken out during the process.

41.) Uses it everyday!
Reviewed by: ~Me'lyn~ Big House, AZ
Rating:
This is a great gadget to have around for weak leg days.
It fits beside seat and door for easy access.

42.) Fantastic idea, works perfectly
Reviewed by: SuzanneC Connecticut
Rating:
Partner has MS and has difficulty getting in and out of the car. He tried this once, announced that it was perfect, and likes it so much he even brings it along when he travels with others in THEIR cars. Seemed a little pricey to me, but he gets so much benefit from using it, I now realize it was worth it.

43.) Handy Bar
Reviewed by: Jerry Treptow THIENSVILLE, WI, US
Rating:
The purchase was what expected....new product in original retail package. Would definitely purchase again!!!!

44.) it works
Reviewed by: jnk
Rating:
It works surprisingly well in helping me get in and out of passenger seat to transfer into or out of my wheel chair. Very handy and clever.

45.) A lifesaver following knee surgery
Reviewed by: Karen Williamsburg, Vatican City State (Holy See)
Rating:
This is an amazing little device that was incredibly useful following my knee injury and subsequent surgery. It made getting in & out of car so much easier! I lent mine out and bought a second to keep on hand.

46.) it works, it's pricey
Reviewed by: C. Mundroff Ellicott City, MD
Rating:
I think $25.00 plus shipping is too much for this item.

On the other hand it has helped my mom get out of the car (she doesn't use it to get in).

On the other hand I wonder if she couldn't just as well use the handles on her walker.

On the other hand I will have it for an emergency and for when my husband or I need help getting out of the car one day when our old bones hurt.

47.) Great but pricey!
Reviewed by: Su Doku WDC, USA
Rating:
This handle works great. It is very solid, sturdy and does not scratch the door frame. After inserting it into the metal door loop, it's about 6 inches long. The diameter is about 1.25 inches wide with a non-slip coating. The underside portion that's used to cut a seatbelt is too narrow to catch even an infant's finger. I bought this handle because my grandmother (confined to a wheelchair) needs something extra to grab to get in/out of my Jeep. It helps her to stand and maintain her balance during the transition. She really, really likes it. Overall it's worth 5-stars except the price is too high. By the way, it's a handle - so it looks and works the same on both sides of the car.

48.) Good little helper
Reviewed by: gimpyirv Chandler, AZ USA
Rating:
Very sturdy product, easy to use for exiting vehicle; tends to get in the way when entering.

49.) Quality: High, Usefulness: Depends
Reviewed by: Lost in Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
Rating:
I bought Handybars for my partner, who has MS, and for my aged mother, who has a variety of health problems. One uses a large sedan and the other a minivan. The Handybar is a good, solid piece of equipment. Its usefulness, however, depends a lot on the placement of the car door loop in which it is placed. If the loop is too low, it's not much help, and that's the case with my partner. My mother has not yet used the Handybar, but I am optimistic it will be of help to her, as the loop in the minivan is higher. One point on how to use the Handybar: I mistakenly positioned it initially so it was pointed toward the front of the car. The correct position is pointing away from the car, and in that position it sits solidly in the door loop.

50.) good for some
Reviewed by: Andrea Justice
Rating:
Product is well made and worked well for an elderly aunt who needed effort in getting into a large, tall SUV. I purchased one for my mother-in-law to use as an aid to enter and exit our car. It did not work well for us because we needed something she could pull up on to help in getting out of the back seat. The Handy Bar is made for leaning on and pulling it down in order to work. In my mother-in-law's case, she pulled up on it and it did not stay in place.

51.) Stander Handy bar
Reviewed by: Mary Jo Wright Browning, MOntana United States
Rating:
I purchased this helper for my Mom I think it is a good idea but for my van is is a little to short to really help as much as we need. It dose give her a handle to help reposition herself once in the van.

52.) Not so great as I thought
Reviewed by: Funny Lady
Rating:
I opted for the Handybar with the added features of seat belt cutter and window breaker.
Thought having those attributes available in the car would be a good idea even if the grab design wasn't that great.

I drive a van and have major mobility problems due to spinal arthritis.
When I put the Handybar in the door hook on the driver's side, naturally, it was on my left. Since I am right-handed, it wasn't comfortable using my left hand for support as I pushed-off the driver's seat.

Not having tried it on the passenger side, I can't comment on its efficiency there.
Of course, if the driver is left-handed, it would be perfect.
However, I do think the length of the handle could be a little longer for better leverage.

53.) Is OK
Reviewed by: R. Boney
Rating:
While this works okay when pushing down, my 95 year old wants to pull up with it and that just doesn't work. Also, she has trouble lifting her arms and sits in the door frame a little too high for her reach when sitting in the wheelchair to try to transfer to the car.

54.) Standers Not-so-Handybar
Reviewed by: MKS
Rating:
This looks like it could be a very useful product - however.... it does not work on my older model Volvo station wagon. The door latch it inserts into is too small for the Handybar. A useless piece of junk at the moment. I will probably hold on to it on the off chance I buy a car it does fit. I just hope I can remember where I put it.

Features of Standers Handybar

Stainless steel bar with soft, non-slip hand grip slides into car door latches to provide a strong, secure assist in getting in and out of a car. Acts as a grab bar without need for costly adaptations. 13 oz. (0.3kg) and 9¼" (23cm) long. Use on nearly any car door frame.

1.) Helps you get in and out or the car safely and sec;
2.) Features a comfortable non-slip handle for grippii;
3.) Perfect for elderly or people with injuries;
4.) Bar simply inserts into the steel U-shaped slot on;
5.) Metal with safety grip; 11" x 2";

Package Height x Length x Width: 12.6 in. x 12.6 in. x 6.9 in.
Package Weight: 1 lbs.

Accessories for Standers Handybar