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Information on buying a Mobility Scooter
Buying a Mobility Scooter Buying a Mobility Scooter can seem like a mine field, but by reading this article, all will become clear. You will find help, advice and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) answered. This article was written by a Mobility Engineer with years of experience with all types of Mobility Equipment including Mobility Scooters.
Wheelchair Hire Berkshire & Hampshire
Wheelchair Hire in Berkshire and Hampshire
My Mobility Scooter won’t go
As a Mobility Engineer I am often asked “Why won’t my Scooter move?” Surprisingly in about 80% of cases, just by talking to the owner over the phone and asking them to carry out simple checks, can rectify the problem. So if your “Mobility Scooter Won’t Go”, follow these simple checks and hopefully you will be among…
2. Is your battery charged
2. Is Your Battery Charged Check the fuel gauge to make sure the gauge is in the green or yellow. If the gauge is pointing to the red, then your battery requires charging, your scooter can sense this and will not run. Remedy If you have a scooter that comes apart (a boot scooter), then…
4. Is your Wig-Wag Clear
4. Is Your Wig Wag Clear The Wig Wag is the bar you press to go forward or reverse. It must be in the rest position before you switch on the Mobility Scooter. Remedy Remove any bags from the handle bars Ensure the Wig Wag is at the rest position ( parallel to the handlebars)…
6. Is your Battery Faulty
6. Is Your Battery Faulty If your fuel gauge is pointing to the green area; but when you move the Wig Wag (forward / reverse lever) the gauge points to the red or goes fully to the left, and then you let go of the Wig Wag and the gauge goes slowly back into the…
Cosyfeet Footwear
Caring Comes First Mobility is your largest local supplier of Cosyfeet footwear in Berkshire Cosyfeet footwear is specially designed for wide and extra wide fittings Cosyfeet footwear is probably the widest, deepest and roomiest you can buy. All our styles are made with an extra-wide fitting of EEEEE+ for women and HH+ for men. Cosyfeet…
Acorn Stairlift Wokingham Berkshire- CCF Mobility
Stairlifts Wokingham Berkshire Made in Britain, Fast Track service, Over 20 years Experience, Trading Standards Approved If you are thinking of getting a stairlift in the Wokingham Berkshire area, then look no further … CCF Mobility can arrange for a no obligation site survey and quote FastTrack® our unique, next-day installation service Installing this stairlift…
Incontinence Products – Information
Caring Comes First Mobility has a huge range of Incontinence Products in stock
Days Patterson Swift Transit Wheelchair
Days Patterson Swift Transit Wheelchair Ready when you are With an ultra lightweight aluminium frame, which easily folds and dismantles without any tools, the Swift wheelchair is perfect for occasional use. Designed for days in or out, it’s ideal for taking on trips, leaving at relatives’ homes, or even storing in the cupboard so it’s…
Days Patterson Swift SP Wheelchair
Days Patterson Swift SP Wheelchair Ready when you are With an ultra lightweight aluminium frame, which easily folds and dismantles without any tools, the Swift wheelchair is perfect for occasional use. Designed for days in or out, it’s ideal for taking on trips, leaving at relatives’ homes, or even storing in the cupboard so…
Days Patterson Escape lite Wheelchair
Days Patterson Escape lite Wheelchair Ideal for occasional use The Escape Lite’s extremely light and foldable frame has been specially designed for ease of transportation and storage, making it an ideal chair for occasional use. The Escape Lite is suitable for both indoors and outdoors, giving you flexibility wherever you go.
Q: AGM or GEL battery?
Q: AGM or GEL battery? A: An Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) is the standard Mobility Scooter battery, and is for general use. The Gelled Electrolyte (GEL) is capable of a deeper discharge and can be charged / discharged (cycled) more than a AGM battery; it is usually used by people who use their Mobility Scooter for…
Q: What is battery capacity?
Q: What is battery capacity? A: Battery capacity is the amount of charge your battery can hold. i.e. If you have a 50 amp/hour battery then when it is new, it will supply 50 amps for a period of 1 hour (100%) capacity. After some time, the capacity may drop to 75%, then the battery…
Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter?
Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter? A: NO, car batteries are designed to give a short burst of very high current, but Mobility Scooter batteries are designed to provide long periods of constant low current.
Q: Are Mobility Batteries Safe?
Q: Are Mobility Batteries Safe? A: Yes they are Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries, maintenance free and are accepted on all forms of transport including aircraft.
Q: Do I need to pass a test to ride my Mobility Scooter on the road?
Q: Do I need to pass a test to ride my Mobility Scooter on the road? A: Not at the moment, you come under a similar judgment as a bicycle.
Q: Can I drink and ride my mobility Scooter?
If you are on the road you are the same as any other road user, i.e. you can be prosecuted for drink driving.
Q: Do I need a road tax For my Mobility Scooter?
If your Mobility Scooter is a class 3 (has the capability of going over 4mph / 6kph) then yes, you need to register the scooter with the DVLA.
Q: If I ride on the road, do I need to follow the Highway Code?
If I ride on the road, do I need to follow the Highway Code?
Q: What speed will my Mobility Scooter go?
A road scooter has a switch to drop down to 4mph (6kph) for pavement use.
Note: It is against the UK law to go faster than 4mph (6kph) on pavements.
Q: Can I use my Mobility Scooter on the motorway?
NO … No … NO
VAT Exemption For Mobility Products
Who Qualifies for VAT Exemption The zero-rating of goods for disabled people depends in part upon the status of the recipient and part upon the use of the goods. The person must be chronically sick or disabled, and the goods must be used for their own domestic or personal use only. Definitions A person is…
Mobility Scooter Batteries
Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter?
A: NO, car batteries are designed to give a short burst of very high current, but Mobility Scooter batteries are designed to provide long periods of constant low current
Mobility Scooter Battery Charging
Mobility Scooter Battery Charging Q: How often do I need to charge my Mobility Scooter batteries? A: Charge it over night after each time you use the Mobility Scooter using the supplied battery charger. Or better still leave it on charge untill you use it next – Come in …. Plug in (Do NOT wait…
