Here’s a listing of concerns earlier than you select the mannequin of scooter you’re going to purchase. This text is predicated on being in Spain however it related wordwide.
Do I want to make use of my mobility scooter in my dwelling – indoors?
The place do I wish to journey on my mobility scooter?
Do I need a small foldable scooter mannequin that may go on quick journeys, say to one of many procuring centres right here on the Costa del Sol, Spain, maybe the native supermarkets and many others., one which I can simply put within the trunk of a automobile?
Do I wish to use my mobility scooter within the space close to my dwelling?
Do I need a 3 or 4 wheeled mannequin mobility scooters ?
Do I’ve to manoeuvre spherical tight corners in both the inside or exterior space the place I reside?
Are there any tough areas I must entry? Think about the world the place you reside; are the pavements scooter pleasant with dropped curbs; or do you must take excessive kerbs; is the terrain pleasant; is there tough floor; no pavements; is there plenty of sand or grass?
Are there many hills that you should go up frequently? What camber they’ve, are they steep? Ensure that they don’t seem to be too steep for a mobility scooter to rise up.
Think about the quantity of labor the mobility scooter has to do on hills and many others after which take into account your weight. It’s no good anticipating a small mobility scooter to have the ability to go up steep hills and carry a whole lot of weight on the identical time.
An alternative choice is that you just would possibly really want two mobility scooters, a small scooter to be used within the dwelling and journeys out within the automobile and maybe a bigger mannequin to have the ability to drive round your native space? Have you ever thought of shopping for a van or folks service to allow you to utilise a bigger mobility scooter on a regular basis?
The place are you going to cost the scooter? Your mobility scooter will want common charging so it’s essential to have entry to electrical energy.
The place can you allow the mobility scooter if you find yourself not utilizing it? Is there room in your home or condo or do you’ve got a storage or different lined constructing the place you’ll be able to depart it? If not then take into account shopping for a goal constructed cowl to maintain it dry and clear.
What kind of tyres do I would like on my mobility scooter, stable tyres or pneumatic tyres? Strong tyres don’t puncture however give a much less springy comfy journey. The broader the tyres the higher the grip and stability.
What kind of seat do I would like on my scooter? Does it swivel to make transferring on and off simpler? Does it modify for peak? Does it have ahead and backward adjustment?
What to Ask your Vendor
Ensure that your vendor affords a house evaluation service, you want them to go to to evaluate your wants and advise on the very best scooter on your surroundings the place the mobility scooter will probably be used, resembling slender doorways, too small lifts (The lifts in Spain are very small) impassable steps (it’s possible you’ll want a ramp placing in).
What’s the supply time?
Do you must pay for scooter supply?
Will the corporate assemble the mobility scooter for you?
What assure is offered? Keep in mind in Spain the regulation is that the corporate has to offer a 2 years guarantee.
What after care service is obtainable, (most corporations in Spain don’t supply any) do they service the mobility scooter throughout the guarantee?
Do they make a name out cost throughout the guarantee interval?
Make it possible for the mobility firm does have an after care service that’s native, there are some corporations who when a mobility scooter goes flawed should ship the scooter away and do not even give a alternative mobility scooter while you wait generally a number of weeks for the repairs to be accomplished.