VMS Careline Foldable Transit Lightweight Portable Traveling Wheelchair - TRIP

I usually don't write reviews but this is an awesome transit wheelchair.I purchased a similar one in 2008 for my parent. Have been looking for a similar one. This style is called a transit wheelchair typically used for transferring passengers to an airline seat. But it can be used for short distance transport inside airports or at home. It is not a replacement for a regular wheelchair.While all wheelchairs are imported from China, the VMS wheelchair is the best value for money. Others on Amazon are selling similar products but the cost is almost double.This wheelchair has great build quality, great price. I use a lot of other VMS products like laminators, paper stock etc. They are top notch and are working hard to maintain quality and service levels. I think it is the same company (based on branding) although I am not sure why they diversified into wheelchairs from office products.The only issue with this wheel chair is it doesn't stand on it's own in the folded condition. But this is a problem with all transit wheelchairs being made in China. The original design from 2008 was self standing when folded. But now all manufacturers have added large handles, unnecessary armrests, footrest, etc. This increases weight while decreasing usability. However, that is not VMS's fault. I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. This is a very usable, high quality product.

Wheels of the chair not rotating properly. And right hand side broken.

It helped me a lot during my mother's hospital visits. Removable handles were very useful while shifting from bed to wheelchair and then to car. It's really a notable feature at this low price. Overall it is a very good product, providing all points claimed in the specification

Excellent

Value for money

Sorry

it's back wheels are so delicate..

The wheelchair as a whole was heavy and sturdy. The seat and wheels are fine. The detachable arm rests and foot rests are very rough and hard. The foot rests were atleast able to be fitted and removed with some effort, but that would also hurt the hands of the attender. The arm rests can never be detached without harshly pushing or pulling it out of the wheelchair. You can't do that having the person seated on the wheelchair. Looks like the arm rest part was not tested at all for customer experience. The entire purpose of detachable arm rests went waste and I had to return this product.