| Second hand mobility scooters played an important | | | | elderly greatly appreciate the freedom that mobility |
| role in my daughter's college education. During her | | | | scooters provide. Many who have concerns about |
| freshman year she was struck with an illness that | | | | using wheelchairs have begun using mobility scooters |
| caused her to lose the use of both legs for a period of | | | | in stead of motorized wheelchairs. Sometimes mobility |
| time. Fortunately for her and us, there was a second | | | | scooters are actually prescribed by physicians for |
| hand mobility scooter available for her to use to go | | | | people with various mobility handicaps. |
| between classes. Without its availability we might have | | | | It is highly advantageous to the consumer to have a |
| been forced to get a new one at a way higher cost. | | | | prescription since most medical insurance policies will |
| Motorized mobility scooters are generally vehicles with | | | | cover the complete price of the mobility scooter. |
| a single-seat that are created to assist the mobility | | | | However, even in the absence of a prescription, they |
| handicapped. They could be electric, battery operated | | | | are VAT-exempt for people that are mobility |
| or gas-run vehicles with 3 or 4 wheels that can be | | | | challenged. |
| maneuvered with a handlebar like one found on | | | | Most mobility scooters are generally priced between |
| bicycles or by a tiller. Often they have comfortable | | | | $550 and $1,200, varying according to their included |
| cushioned seats as well as flat areas for footrests. | | | | features. Thus they are truly cheap when compared |
| Many makes of new and second hand mobility | | | | to motorized wheelchairs, and that helps explain their |
| scooters can be found on the market. Models are | | | | incredible proliferation in the market. |
| generally designed for both outdoor and indoor use. | | | | The 4 wheel models provide greater stability when |
| Many of the scooters can be completely taken apart | | | | used outdoors where the terrain may be rough or |
| and placed in storage when not needed. The chairs | | | | uneven. However, the 3 wheel versions provide a |
| are attached to swiveling rods to increase mobility on | | | | much shorter turning radius which is a great advantage |
| upscale models. Additionally, on some models, there | | | | when used indoors. As a result, handicapped people |
| might also be an option permitting the chair to recline | | | | who are active often have one of each. |
| so that it can be used for a short nap. Several added | | | | If you are in the market for a mobility scooter, consider |
| features may be offered by different makers, but one | | | | purchasing a second hand mobility scooter that is in |
| feature that is fairly universal is the carrier, generally | | | | good condition. Many people need a mobility scooter |
| mounted in front beneath the handlebar. | | | | for only a short period, for example following an |
| Of the variously powered models, the most common | | | | accident until recovery. That was the case with the |
| are the battery-operated mobility scooters. Generally, | | | | second hand mobility scooter that my daughter was |
| they have a running time of up to eight to ten hours | | | | able to acquire. Others may use one only in the last |
| provided by 2 12-volt cyclic batteries. Charging sockets | | | | year or so prior to passing on and thus the scooters |
| on each side of the base allow the rider to charge the | | | | have very little wear and tare. So before going out |
| scooter while still seated on it. The majority of mobility | | | | and purchasing a new one, take a look at what |
| scooters can travel at speeds between four to eight | | | | second hand mobility scooters are currently available |
| miles per hour and are highly flexible. | | | | on the market and save yourself some of your hard |
| People with mobility difficulties, whether disabled or | | | | earned money. |