Auto folding powerchairs unfold and fold themselves at the press of a button on the joystick, removing the lifting and bending that some users struggle with. That matters most when there's no one around to help, or when arthritis makes a manual fold painful. This collection includes the IQ-7000 Auto Fold and the IQ-9000 Auto Fold variants, both of which fold compactly enough for a standard car boot. Each chair is configured and tested in the UK before dispatch. Free UK delivery, a 30-day home trial and eligible VAT relief apply across the range.

Auto folding powerchairs use a small motor built into the frame that folds and unfolds the chair at the press of a button. The button sits on the joystick handset, so you operate it from a standing or seated position without bending. The fold itself takes around ten to fifteen seconds, after which the chair sits upright on its castors ready to be rolled or lifted. Unfolding is the same process in reverse. The mechanism is sealed and weather-resistant, and there's a manual override on the frame if the battery ever runs flat. Every auto folding chair in our UK range is tested before dispatch, and the folding mechanism is covered under warranty for the term stated on your order.

The users who gain the most from auto folding tend to share one of three situations. First, anyone with arthritis, reduced grip strength or back pain who finds manual latches painful or fiddly. Second, users who travel alone and regularly load the chair into a car boot without a partner to help. Third, carers who handle multiple lifts a day and want to spare their own back. If someone else usually does the folding, or if the chair rarely leaves the house, a manual fold model does the same job for less money. Our UK team is happy to talk through a typical day before you choose. Every auto folding powerchair includes free UK delivery, eligible VAT relief and a 30-day home trial.

Auto folding powerchairs collapse compactly enough for most UK family cars, but it's worth checking dimensions against your specific boot. A compact hatchback like a Fiesta has roughly 290 litres of boot space, which fits most folding powerchairs with the rear seats in place. A saloon like a Focus or Insignia offers a wider floor but a narrower loading aperture, so the chair's folded width matters more. Estates and SUVs rarely have fit problems. Each of our product pages lists folded length, width and height in centimetres. If you're unsure, measure your boot's internal dimensions at the narrowest point — usually the loading aperture — and compare. Our UK team is happy to check the fit against your exact make and model before you order.