I bought this after I had hip replacement surgery. I was unable to get in and out of the passenger seat of our minivan. I am 5’2” tall. Even with the seat being lowered as much as possible, the seat was still about 2-3 inches above my rear-end. This stool enables me to back into the seat easily without fear of falling or losing my balance. It also provides a “landing place” for getting out of the car. It is well made and does not tip at all. Until my hip completely heals, it’s nice to be able to have an easy way to get in and out of our van.