When it comes to choosing the right mobility scooter there are many things you might want to consider before purchasing the mobility scooter that will help you remain confident when on the move independently.
If you think you or someone you know could benefit from a mobility aid such as a scooter but are unsure on what to consider before point of purchase, below we have given a few a different things to consider. Whether this be personally and catering towards your own individual needs or the scooter and knowing which is the perfect one for you and your lifestyle.
Maureen, our Woodseats, Sheffield, Mobility Shop Manager, has listed the following ideas to consider before purchasing a mobility scooter.
- Make sure the scooter is fit for purpose. For instance, it is no good getting a small boot scooter if you are wanting to take it off road in the parks.
- Evaluate your surroundings of the area of where you live. Weigh up what the foot paths are like and if there are many hills. Here, in Woodseats, it can be quite hilly so you might want to focus your attention more on all terrain scooters for these environments rather than a smaller scooter otherwise there may not be enough power in the motor to get up some of the steeper hill.
- Consider what sort of distance you’re wanting to get out of your scooter. Are you looking to take your scooter on a bus or public transport?
- Where are you hoping to keep your scooter when it’s not in use? Consider if there is accessibility to electric for charging the scooter.
- If you are wanting a folding scooter to put into your car, we would advise you to pop into store before your purchase to see if you are able to lift the scooter safely.
- Be sure to be aware of the legal speed for a mobility scooter both on the footpath and the roads in the UK.
These six points are recommended by our expert mobility staff to consider before that anticipated point of purchase. Weighing up the above are just a few thoughts to consider asking yourself as a starting point when choosing the right mobility scooter for you.
If you have any other enquiries, please don’t hesitate to bring your questions in store with you where our friendly mobility staff will be more than happy to help. Alternatively, if you are considering purchasing online but have some questions you would like answers to, please call our mobility team on 0800 368 9923.
