Updated: 16 Jul 2021
Handicare stairlifts review
Learn how Handicare stairlifts, which include those branded as Companion and Minivator, and stairlifts sold by companies including Age UK and Companion, compare with those from Stannah and Acorn.
We asked people who had bought a Handicare stairlift to tell us what they thought of it, so that you can decide whether it's the right stairlift brand for you or your loved one.
The table below reveals how Handicare stairlifts scored for quality, value for money, reliability and more – as well as the average price of a Handicare stairlift.
Customers also rated the best place to buy a Handicare brand stairlift.
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| Handicare stairlifts (including Companion and Minivator) ratings | |
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| Reliability of the stairlift | |
| Usability | |
| Comfort | |
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| Quality | |
| Batteries | |
Table notes: Customer score combines overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend. Sample size – 176. Includes stairlifts from Companion and Minivator, and sold through Age UK. Survey conducted in July 2018.
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- how much Handicare stairlifts typically cost, including the average and the range of prices its customers paid
- ongoing costs and maintenance for Handicare stairlifts, such as servicing prices, repair costs and servicing contracts
- stairlift warranty information and aftercare packages
- whether it's worth haggling over the quoted price of a Handicare stairlift
- whether you're likely to get pressure-selling from companies selling Handicare