My father is very elderly, and I’ve noticed he has a hard time getting in and out of my parents’ car. I was researching mobility tools online and came across “car canes.” They are inserted into the loop striker of car doors to give a person leverage to get in and out of cars (see image). My question is if using such a device could damage the striker? I think it will help my father, but I don’t want to give him something that would damage their car. He is quite skinny/light-weight BTW. Thanks!

  • Ill_Truth5829BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve seen the foot hold version of this tested with no damage.

  • haveanairforcedayBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My concern would be that the handle is only stable when weight is put straight down. If he pulls at an angle it may move and cause him more issues

  • TeflonDonatelloBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    No. I even have one of those steps that you can stand on to reach the roof of your car. It’ll be fine.

  • Silver_Scallion_1127BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Definitely won’t damage. They even have ones you can stand on but can bend overtime. So I wouldn’t recommend standing but this should handle it fine.

  • IHatrMakingUsernamesBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Should be fine. The angle and rounded edges of the cane in that picture scream “slipping hazard” to me, though.

  • CaffeineTrippBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Hell, I’ll get one to get in and out of my project car…

  • gbgbg19OPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Thank you everyone for answering my question! I am going to do a bit more research on the various brands, and I will most likely order one to trial. For those that are wondering, my dad is mostly the passenger. Cheers!