Buying a Mobility Scooter - Tips from RentMobility in Rugby

Have you seen a mobility scooter and wondered if you could benefit from having one?  I went down to RentMobility in Rugby who have a vast selection of scooters and chatted to the owner of the business, Suzanna, about how to go about buying a mobility scooter. Here are some of Suzanna's tips.


Mobility scooters are the answer for anyone who has trouble getting out and about and is restricted because they cannot walk far.  Scooters come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and it is very important to get advice from a knowledgeable retailer like Suzanna who can ensure that the scooter you choose is not just a nice colour and looks good  but actually is right for your build and weight and meets your specific useage needs.  A good retailer will ask you a lot of questions about how you intend to use the vehicle and about what you want out of it before recommending a scooter to meet your needs and will allow you to try it out first. Be very wary of just buying a scooter off the internet without actually trying it first - it could be an expensive mistake!

Most scooters are either a 4 miles per hour(mph) or a 8mph.  The smaller versions can by used on the pavement only and the larger versions can be used on the road as well.  The 8mph versions will also have a free tax disc and you can park in any disabled space or on the road.  You will need to keep a service log similar to a car and it is recommended that the scooter is serviced every six months if you use it every day.

The scooter will need to be recharged and depending on how much you use it that could be every day or once every two weeks. It's best to store the scooter in a garage or under a car port but you can also leave it outside with a specially made cover over it but the life of the scooter will be reduced.

It's very important to get some training in using the scooter  and Suzanna will show you how to start, stop, steer and park it safely.  Breakdowns are covered by Rentmobility 7 days a week and 365 days of the year so even on Christmas Day you can have an emergency service should your lovely scooter suddenly develop a fault.   I was most impressed with the customer care and the knowledgeability of Susanna and the team at RentMobility.  I would strongly advise anyone thinking of buying a scooter to visit RentMobility and talk to Suzanna.  I definitely know where I'll be purchasing my scooter when I need one!