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
