Mobility Scooters – Buyers Check List

Mobility  Scooter Buyers Check List

“Always go to buy a Mobility Scooter with a friend or relative, never on your own”

Make sure you have the answers ready for the questions below

What are you going to use the Mobility Scooter For?

• Putting in back of car
• Local Shopping
• Long rides

How many wheels?

• 3
• 4
• 3 with stabilizers
• Double

Where are you going to keep the Mobility Scooter?

• In the house
• Under a cover
• In a shed / garage
• Is there a socket near by Yes/No

Personal

• Your weight
• Your disability

Make sure you are fully satisfied with the items below

• Assessment You should be fully assessed by the sales person, including your weight, size, disability (both physical and mental)
  
• Correct size Is the scooter the correct size for you and for the your intended use
  
• Comfortable Are you comfortable sitting and riding the scooter .. has it been adjusted for you
  
• Demonstration Have you been given a full demonstration of how to use the scooter and do you understand what you have been told
  
• Test drive You need to have a test drive to ensure you can handle the scooter and to see if you feel comfortable
  
• Questions answered Have all your questions been answered satisfactory
  
• Warranty Find out how long the warranty period is and what to do if you have a problem during the warranty period
  
•  Service / Repair Can the shop offer ongoing support for servicing and repairs
  
• Optional Extras Are there any optional extras that could make life easier for you. i.e. bag, mirrors, walking stick holders
  
• Home delivery Make sure the cost of the Mobility Scooter includes home delivery
  
• No pressure sales If you feel you are being pressurised into buying by the sales person, DO NOT BUY … leave the shop
  
• Insurance Ask for insurance details for both you and the Mobility Scooter
  
• Contact Details Insure you have full contact details of the place you buy the Mobility Scooter from
  

If you are not happy with any aspect of your sales experience …
DO NOT BUY

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