This cost more than I would have wanted to spend but I went for it and am glad I did. It is very well made, easy to push, spin, fold, and unfold. I like the bungee hooks that let you secure the basket. Also, the brake is a great feature, super handy to keep it from rolling away when you are at your car. I don't consider it to be that heavy to lift in and out of my trunk but I am relatively young and able bodied 31 yr old woman. And the handle does go back further than you may originally open it to, just keep the button depressed and pull the handle back further. Added benefit is my 4 year old is able to push this easily (although she is still just a little short too see over it completely, especially when full) and she loves to get to push it and has way more maneuverability than with a store cart. Oh and of course really enjoy the convenience of loading and unloading my groceries from store to home.

I am correcting this review from four stars up to five stars. I have used it several times now, and finally figured out that it has two handle settings! I didn't feel like it leaned back far enough to keep me from kicking the wheels while I walked, so I was walking beside the cart most of the time instead of behind it. It was still a wonderful cart worth having, but slightly annoying in crowded situations. I finally figured out that when the cart is done unfolding, it is on its tall, upright setting. You push the button again and pull back on the handle a little, and it adjusts to its "shopping cart" position that you see in all the pictures. No more kicking the wheels while walking behind it. Now I am a very, very, happy shopper.

I bought this cart because I am new at Costco, and their carts are way too high for my short frame. I will also be using it for an elderly woman I take grocery shopping because we need to get her groceries from the the car and up her driveway hill in just one trip. Lastly, I will be toting music books to and from the car into nursing homes for our choir outings. Two other "utility" carts have failed to be able to handle the terrain. This one looks like it might do!

So, I just got my new Clax Shopping cart. Easy assembly right out of the box. Just attach the wheels! Little picture card shows instructions on exactly how to do everything for everyday use. It took me longer to figure out the card than it did to assemble the thing"”about 5 or 6 minutes total!

I saw some reviews about taking the wheels on and off for every use. I do not plan to ever do that. It sits perfectly upright in a small amount of space if you just leave the wheels on. I plan to leave mine in the trunk most of the time. Then it will be there for a quick stop any time something comes up. It also fits easily between the seats if the trunk is full, but the maneuvering is a little tricky the first couple of times.

So, I took it out for a test run, and here is what I found so far.

PROS: 1. Easy Assembly. Open and up in less than five minutes out of the delivery box!

2. Easy open: Easy Close. Ten to fifteen seconds at the most! It only takes that long because lining up the basket with the base of the cart takes longer than all the rest! The mechanism seems to do all the work for you with very little effort. I do agree with another review that the button might be too hard for arthritis people, but I believe that it needs to be enough pressure that it cannot be done accidentally. I wouldn't have even noticed if it had not been mentioned. Also, the weight of the cart might also be too much for arthritis folks, too. It is only 21lbs, but the shape makes it a little awkward to lift up. It has a very sturdy metal frame. This makes me believe that it will last me for years to come.
HINT/TIP: It is easier to work with the tie-downs if you pull by the round part underneath the support instead of pulling from the top. You really don't see these from the top. At first, you have to place your thumbs on the top of the tie-down and reach underneath with your fingers until you get to the rounded edge and pull out and up. I will be adding a video later, when my son can help me with the camera.

3. Easy to steer! Wow! This thing turns on a dime and weaves in and out of "traffic" like the pro it is! It didn't "bounce" over the speed bumps in the parking lot--just glided right over. I admit that I haven't filled it up with its maximum weight capacity yet, but I have gotten it quite full. So far it is amazing to steer!

4. Seems very sturdy! Love the larger wheels that look and feel like they will last a long time. The solid frame is heavy enough to be strong and durable.

5. The braking mechanism is WONDERFUL! Wide, easy "step-on" brake holds cart very firmly while unloading, even on slightly graded parking lots. Then just lift up with your foot from underneath the brake to release. Love, love, love this brake!

CONS: 1. It seems impossible to get a second basket for the bottom! I waited four months for the extra basket option to come in before ordering the cart without it. The company has pushed that date at least three times that I can see, and they still are not available! I have purchased a fairly large grey bin for the bottom, but it doesn't fit neatly like the original does on top"”very frustrating! Of course, I realize that this might be more of a Covid supply chain issue than a company issue, but for customers it is hard to tell the difference. My bin sits nicely and does the job, but I am still waiting for a second basket that will collapse nicely like the top one does.

SUGGESTIONS: 1. When you get the spare crates in, send a notice to everyone who bought this cart so that we can order them. It would also be nice if you would give us the lower cost that we would have gotten had they been available when we bought the cart.

2. Add a little picture on your instruction card of how to get the cart into the two positions for the handle.

Conclusion:
All in all, I am very happy with the cart itself. For a little "mini" cart, it can hold quite a bit. I can get a whole case of Costco toilet paper on the bottom shelf with no trouble! Set the brake first so that it won't roll while you're sliding it on. Just try to get a regular wire cart to hold still like that!

This cart is expensive, yes, but it is made in Germany, and of the highest quality! There was nothing to put together. I took it out of the box, unfolded it, took the wheels off the bottom of the cart, clicked them in, and unfolded the basket on top. Job done! It actually folds up for storage and the wheels come off and are stored underneath the cart. They come off easily. The basket can be lower (Like a regular shopping cart) or moved higher to accommodate taller items on the bottom. It's tremendously versatile in what you can move on it! We are very pleased with this product and it was well worth the price!

I take this cart when shopping at Costco and Publix, and regularly get stopped by people asking where I got it. SOOOO handy! I fill the bin with groceries, empty it at the register and just re-pack bin while it's still on the cart. I love that the top level can fold up to place larger items on the bottom shelf. Strong enough to carry boxes of books as well. Brake helps as well. Lightweight, easy to (literally) give it a shake to open it up. This is truly one of the best purchases I've ever made. We use it ALL. THE. TIME!!

Very prompt delivery, exceptional packaging, so Easy to assemble! NO tools necessary! I've wanted this for awhile, but the price held me back. Really needed it so finally bit the bullet. Everything about it is perfect. I'm 79 & have to park a bit of a distance from my door, unloading my groceries has been a problem for awhile. This cart has made a world of difference. It is pricey, but depending on your need, it's worth it. At least it was for me, really going to make a difference when l unload groceries. LOVE everything about it
(except the price).