Standers Handybar

by Standers

Product Features

• Helps you get in and out or the car safely and sec
• Perfect for elderly or people with injuries
• Bar simply inserts into the steel U-shaped slot on

Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 13 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GUKKMW
• UPC: 696314100026
• Item model number: 3001
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,938 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #17 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Occupational & Physical Therapy Aids > Exercise Balls & Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help with exiting a vehicle., September 13, 2007

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Thomas Gettle "Old Tom" (Las Vegas, NV - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standers Handybar (Health and Beauty)

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.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A handybar that works, August 24, 2007

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Just Older (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Standers Handybar (Health and Beauty)

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.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't do without it!!, October 19, 2007

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Anna Co "Anna" (L.A., CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standers Handybar (Health and Beauty)

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.