| Second hand mobility scooters are a viable option | | | | price of the new batteries from the asking price and |
| when considering the products on the market. Most | | | | explain to the seller your concern. Most reasonable |
| scooters and power wheelchairs are well attended to | | | | people will understand this and accept your offer. If not |
| and have many more years of service available. Yes | | | | there are many other used mobility scooters or power |
| as with any used product search you may encounter | | | | wheelchairs available. |
| a worn out shell of a scooter. But with knowledge at | | | | Another area to consider is the electric motor and |
| hand simply pass that one by and move on to a | | | | brakes. Now this is not a prevailing concern just |
| quality power chair. Ask the right questions first before | | | | something to put in your questionnaire when inquiring |
| going out to make a visual inspection. | | | | about a used scooter. Generally electric motors and |
| What I mean is do a little homework! | | | | braking systems will offer a lifetime of use to the |
| Just as if you were buying a car a mobility scooter | | | | owner when properly maintained. (I have 50 year old |
| has a history. Who used the scooter and for what | | | | motors that run perfect in my shop) But by chance |
| purpose? A few simple questions can easily weed out | | | | you come across a scooter that has been in storage |
| the products to avoid. It has been a long time policy of | | | | you will want to make sure that it was stored indoors. |
| mine that if a product runs and operates effectively | | | | Why? Moisture can play havoc on the internal |
| the age is not the first concern. I will gladly purchase a | | | | electrical parts of a mobility scooter. If a power |
| vehicle that operates everyday and has a history of | | | | wheelchair or electric mobility scooter has been sitting |
| maintenance records. Likewise a power wheelchair or | | | | in an outdoor location for some time the slight |
| mobility scooter can be looked at in the same light. If | | | | condensation and moisture build up can cause parts to |
| the seller of a used scooter or power chair has a | | | | have friction that should not be there. So make sure if |
| record or history available it makes the decision | | | | this is the case to “test drive” the scooter to |
| process that much smoother. | | | | make sure there is no jerky motion in its behavior. |
| The biggest area to look into when considering a used | | | | In these frugal times getting the most for your money |
| product is the batteries. Most batteries lose their life | | | | is of concern to everyone. I believe there is a |
| simply from not being used everyday. Once a battery | | | | substantial amount of money to be saved from |
| is left unattended it begins to lose its ability to maintain | | | | purchasing a used product. There is no better way to |
| a charge. I suggest when shopping to accept the fact | | | | contribute to recycling than to continue using a product |
| that you will need to purchase new batteries. Then | | | | as it was intended. Good Luck! |
| when you are ready to make an offer deduct the | | | | |