Goldfern Car Exit Assist Handle
The Goldfern Car Exit Assist Handle is a compact vehicle transfer aid that creates an extra handhold beside the seat when getting into or out of a car. It inserts into a compatible exposed car-door striker when the door is open, giving the user a firmer point to push down on rather than relying only on the door, seat edge or another person.
At approximately 22.5 cm long with a 145 kg maximum user weight, it is small enough to keep in the vehicle between trips. It also incorporates an emergency glass-breaking tip and a concealed seat-belt cutter, so it can remain accessible as part of the vehicle’s emergency equipment when not being used as a transfer aid.
Who Is This Car Transfer Aid Best Suited To?
This style of handle can be useful for people who can still stand and transfer but benefit from an additional stable handhold as they rise from or lower themselves into a vehicle seat. It may suit people with reduced leg strength, stiffness, balance concerns or limited confidence during vehicle transfers.
The key consideration is vehicle compatibility. Door strikers differ in shape, orientation, position and surrounding trim. Before relying on the handle, check that it inserts fully, sits securely and gives the user a comfortable hand position without contacting or damaging the vehicle trim.
Key Features
- Temporary transfer handhold for getting into and out of a vehicle.
- Fits a compatible exposed car-door striker with no permanent installation.
- Approximately 22.5 cm overall length.
- 145 kg maximum user weight.
- Ergonomic handgrip for pushing down during a transfer.
- Built-in emergency glass-breaking tip.
- Concealed seat-belt cutter.
- Compact size for storage in the vehicle between uses.
Using the Handle Safely
Open the vehicle door fully, insert the handle into the compatible exposed striker and confirm it is seated securely before putting body weight through it. The user should have a stable foot position and transfer in a controlled movement. Remove the handle before closing the vehicle door.
This is an additional handhold rather than a lifting device. If a person needs substantial physical assistance, cannot bear weight safely, or has difficulty controlling the transfer, a different transfer solution or hands-on assistance may be more appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Car Exit Assist Handle attach to the vehicle?
It inserts into a compatible exposed car-door striker while the door is open. It does not require screws, brackets or permanent installation.
Will it fit every vehicle?
No. Door-striker shape, position and surrounding trim vary between vehicles. Check that the handle inserts fully and sits securely before use.
Who may find this type of car handle useful?
It can suit people who are still able to transfer but benefit from an extra handhold when standing from or lowering into a vehicle seat.
How long is the handle?
The overall length is approximately 22.5 cm.
What is the maximum user weight?
The maximum user weight is 145 kg.
Does it have an emergency glass breaker?
Yes. An emergency glass-breaking tip is built into the tool.
Does it include a seat-belt cutter?
Yes. A concealed seat-belt cutter is included as an emergency feature.
Should the handle remain fitted while driving?
No. Remove it from the door striker after the transfer and before closing the vehicle door.
Can it be used on either side of a vehicle?
It may be used at a compatible striker on the side that suits the transfer, provided the striker shape, position and surrounding vehicle layout allow secure use.
What should I check before each use?
Check that the handle and striker are undamaged, the tool seats securely, the surrounding trim does not interfere and the user can reach the grip comfortably.
Does the handle lift the user out of the car?
No. It provides a handhold to push against during a transfer; it does not mechanically lift the user.
Is it a replacement for assistance when a transfer is unsafe?
No. If the person cannot transfer safely with the available supports, appropriate assistance or a different transfer aid should be used.
Where should it be stored?
Keep it somewhere accessible in the vehicle, such as a secure door pocket or storage compartment, where it will not become a loose obstruction.
Is the Car Exit Assist Handle available for delivery across New Zealand?
Yes. The Goldfern Car Exit Assist Handle is available for delivery throughout New Zealand.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Vehicle transfer handhold and emergency tool |
| Overall length | Approximately 22.5 cm |
| Maximum user weight | 145 kg |
| Vehicle connection | Compatible exposed car-door striker |
| Installation | Temporary; no permanent fitting required |
| Emergency features | Glass-breaking tip and concealed seat-belt cutter |
| Storage | Compact for in-vehicle storage |
