Abstract: Apparatus and methods for assisting a user to enter a vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a coupler for coupling to a vehicle's grab handle and a handle for a user to grasp and pull themselves up by. The handle is coupled to the coupler. The handle includes a gripping portion, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized for grasping by a user. A coupling portion is coupled to the gripping portion, wherein the coupling portion is for coupling the handle to the coupler. The coupler may include a first piece for fitting around the grab handle, where the first piece includes a bearing surface for bearing against the grab handle when being used by the user. The coupler may also include an attachment piece for attaching each end of the first piece to and for coupling to the handle.