| Electric scooters are a fairly new arrival to the market, | | | | Getting value for your money |
| and are quickly becoming the ride of choice. The first | | | | As a potential customer it is your personal responsibility |
| reason is the ultra low running cost as compared to a | | | | to obtain as much information as you can before you |
| car, and even to a gas powered scooter. Secondly -it | | | | put your money down. Avoid purchasing an electric |
| is 100% pollution free, and very easy to maneuver | | | | scooter that does not have available reviews or info |
| even in tight traffic jams. As an added bonus, many | | | | on it. Unfortunately, like in everything else, you get what |
| find that when traveling within the downtown areas, it | | | | you pay for. It is best to buy a brand name with good |
| is actually faster than driving a car! | | | | warranties from a company with a solid past and a |
| Q. How do I find the best one for me? A. Reviews, | | | | long firm future. It is possible to find a scooter that will |
| Reviews, Reviews ... | | | | run well when new, yet because of the way the unit |
| There's the manufacturer's review, and then there's | | | | draws power, if built cheaply, it can soon cause |
| the consumer reviews. The manufacturer review is | | | | damage to the battery and the motor. |
| best for learning features and benefits of each model. | | | | The good, the bad, the ugly |
| Of course each manufacturer will be biased towards | | | | To be on the safe side and ensure a long lasting |
| their own product. So we look to the end user who | | | | product, you are best to buy from a company that has |
| has purchased and is currently driving the electric | | | | been around and backs their products. This includes: |
| scooter, to find out about value for our dollar, durability, | | | | Razor Electric scooter, MSBL sports, Schwinn, and |
| ease of maintenance, and performance, - most | | | | Xtreme electric scooters who all have a larger |
| notably battery life between charges, and hill | | | | presence and are more likely to back their product |
| performance. | | | | than a no-name brand product. My best advice is find |
| If you are going to have hills to contend with, it would | | | | the oldest dealers in your city and go in to look at what |
| appear that a 500 watt model is the way to go. There | | | | they have, and find out what makes a good long |
| are more powerful models as well. Check with your | | | | lasting unit that you can count on for years to come. |
| local Highway Patrol or Department of Transportation | | | | Ask about warranties and service packages. |
| for information on local regulations before buying your | | | | Apart from these, there are many small brands of |
| scooter. Each area has limits on top speed and power | | | | electric scooters selling on the Internet. Some are very |
| ratings. | | | | inexpensive. If you are planning to buy one read |
| A customer review is the best way to quickly find out | | | | carefully the features and exactly what you get when |
| about the performance of an electric scooter that will | | | | you buy the unit. Whenever possible have a test ride |
| best suit your particular needs. When reading a review, | | | | from someone who is already using an electric |
| look for outstanding benefits and also problems the | | | | scooter, this can save you valuable time and money |
| owner may have faced. Avoiding a problematic model | | | | too. |
| or brand will save you time and money. | | | | |