Stander HandyBar, Portable Vehicle Support Handle with Window Breaker and Seat Belt Cutter for Adults, Seniors, and Elderly, Car Door Assist Handle with Non-Slip Grip and Emergency Safety Tools

I bought this for my mother-in-law who has some joint issues which makes it even harder to get in and out of sedans (lower cars). She was not very excited to get a "helper" gift, but she appreciated how helpful it really was. The handle is a little heavy and large for easy carrying around. (she doesn't carry a large purse) We decided the easiest thing would be to leave the handle in the car because she needs it mostly to get out of the car, not into the car. She is leaving it in her center console cubby so she has easy access to it when she exists the car and then drops it into the seat before she walks away. When she returns, she picks up the handle before she slides into the seat and puts it away in the console. It is sturdy and easy to use and provides that extra needed hand to climb out. This is a great product and I'm glad I took a chance to try it out. When she slides it into bar on the side of the vehicle, it provides a very sturdy and non moving grab bar for support. It doesn't wiggle around or feel like it could slip or break. It is easy to insert and remove. Great product. I don't know how much the "safety" features will be used. They seem fine but it isn't what we bought it for.

Worked great for me to get in and out of vehicle with a fractured hip, while going to therapy.Stander Handy bar & Portable Vehicle Support.

This funny-looking thing is a PRICELESS tool for helping people who need it, get in and out of a vehicle with an "extra hand." I read through reviews for multiple manufacturer's offerings on these "Gitter Uppers" and settled on this one after seeing multiple references to its better quality. I'm glad I did--I'm very pleased with the heft, strength, quality, & design of this handy device. I need it for my husband, who's having a bit of a challenge fitting his 6'3" frame into a tiny Fiat 500--he says he doesn't know why I didn't get a SMALLER car : ) This handle helps a LOT--you basically just slip the metal part into the door frame's metal hook (look at your car--you'll see it). The design of the metal on this one lets it fit securely in place without slipping backwards, thanks to the scalloped edging near the handle. We've found that hubby can position it either pointing FORWARD or off to the side (pointing OUTWARD). Either way works great and gives him a little something to push against when climbing out of my Clown Car. He stores it beside the seat for easy access & can easily slip it in place once the door's open. The biggest design advantage of this particular model seems to be its heavy design--the metal support inside the handle seems to run the full length of the device. When I read through other reviews, some reviewers complained that a competing (cheaper) model had a very short metal body with a plastic handle--when much pressure was put on those models, the handles broke, rendering them useless. It doesn't look or feel like that will EVER happen with this one--it's sturdy and strong & the outer covering is a comfortable, slightly soft rubberized material--it's impressed me with its function & high quality. I trust it will serve its purpose for years to come. Most highly recommended! P.S. This also has a built-in seat belt cutter (look at the photo--it's the slit where the white teardrop is) & the metal's strong enough to use as a glass breaker, if you ever need it. A+ in my book!

Due to an injury about four years ago, I began requiring assistance to get in and out of my truck, as well as any other vehicles I was riding in. I got to the point where I needed help all the time, as I was no longer able to drive and yet still needed to be able to access vehicles for rides. I was able to find an assistive car handle device online through Amazon, note the smaller red handle in the pictures, and it served its purpose for quite some time. I was able to get in and out of vehicles with greater ease, as I was given more leverage and a handhold to enter and exit. I then switched to the longer support bar in the pictures, the Stander HandyBar. I have been thrilled with this handle. Finally, I had heard of the handles now being equipped with lights, so I was eager to try one out and evaluate it against the other two I have. I have also now tried all three devices, and I will share comparisons of each and my experiences. The biggest problem I had with the smallest red one was that the handle was not molded onto the aluminum bar and 'hook'. The other issue was the length of it: it was too short and didn't provide sufficient purchase when I would lean on it or grab it. The final straw for me was when I was using it during the summer, and the heat caused the rubber grip to slide off when I went to lean on it, and I slipped and hit my head on the inside of the car door's frame. The HandyBar’s handle is long, strong, and the rubber is molded onto the aluminum handle. There is a seatbelt blade, and it is solid and fortunately, I haven't had to use it, aside from just checking the sharpness of the blade. I have dropped this handle a countless number of times, and the only sign of wear is on the aluminum 'hook' part of the handle. This handle is used all the time, by myself and now by my father. The only two things with which I have an issue with are the aluminum hook showing a lot of wear, and second, the glass breaker tip is a separate piece from the aluminum hook. The Mytium Car Door Handle is an aluminum bar that has a plastic housing at the head of the 'hook' for the batteries and the light. The instructions state that two (2) number 7's are to be used, and honestly, I had no idea which type of battery that was; they are AA's, by the way. The battery cover was easy to remove and reinstall, but it doesn't feel very secure. After using it several times this week, I must routinely push on the cover, so it doesn't fall completely out and off. The light turns on when the button is pushed, but it requires a firm push to turn it on. The handle is very comfortable in the hand, as it is an open celled foam that compresses mildly. The foam is just as wide as the palm of my hand. The end cap is where the seat belt blade is installed, and the manufacturer thought ahead to install a protective cover on the blade, just as they did, as well with the glass breaker tip. The problem with the plastic end cap is that it flexes when I use it, such that I fear that it may break during use, since it is a two-piece product held together by two small screws. On this handle, note that the tip is integral to the 'hook', and thus, there's no need to worry about it falling off. The hook and tip do not show signs of any use or wear, notwithstanding the frequency of its use this week. I liked the angle of the downward 'hook' compared to the others I have, which aside from the light, was the feature that intrigued me most. It is a very good handle that I know will continue to service me well. That is at least until I accidentally drop it, or it falls. With the amount of plastic on the handle, it will not take much for it to break, wherein it could be sharp and potentially dangerous for me, especially since I take blood thinners. Another concern I have with it falling, aside from the end cap also breaking, is the damage that may occur to the foam handle. All three handles are effective and provide much relief and assistance for me. I am frequently asked by people with whom I am driving, as well as passersbys where I got the handles and which I like the most and why. While I enjoy the new Mytium Car Door Handle, especially with the extra assistive strap handle they provided in the box, it is the most expensive handle, the HandyBar, that I prefer most because the handle is a hard rubber material that is completely cast onto the aluminum handle. Aside from the issue with the glass breaker tip that moves, and the wear seen on the ‘hook’, I feel that this assistive device will still provide the longest and most effective use.

My Mom has very bad knees and this helps to pull herself up from the car. I haven't yet used the cutter for a seatbelt but it works well on binding on packages. Love It!

Me gustó bastante, es Muy útil y práctico… mi papá tiene bastante dificultad para subirse al carro y con esta palanca le es menos complicado.

LOVE IT use it all the time . fits various cars perfectly fine for us

This was suggested to my parents by an Occupational Therapist, as my mum found it difficult to get out of my dad's car. It's well made and very sturdy and couldn't be more simple to use. The metal end just sits in the u-shaped metal ring in the card body, near the back of your seat, with the handle pointing outwards. You can then use the handle to support your weight as you get out of the car. My mum's found it a big help. There is also a small blade, tucked safely away in the handle to cut through seat belts in case of emergency and the metal end can be used to smash windows for the same reason. A very good product.

Liked it works. Clever design