| With the rising popularity of electric mobility scooters, | | | | such as the tiller (steering), and the motor are |
| more and more people are interested in having access | | | | functioning correctly. |
| to this convenient form of transportation. With more | | | | There are many places to find used scooters. Many |
| new models becoming available, there is also more of | | | | of the well-known mobility scooter companies now |
| a market for used or second-hand mobility scooters. If | | | | offer a full line of used and refurbished models. This |
| you are considering a scooter, you may want to take | | | | may be a good place to start, as you will be able to |
| a look at a used electric model. | | | | look at a variety of photos online to see which ones |
| Electric mobility scooters run on rechargeable batteries | | | | appeal to you. Most companies will offer a 6 or 12 |
| that can be plugged in, and with technological | | | | month warranty, and some will even throw in new |
| innovations, the battery life has been extended and | | | | batteries. |
| these scooters are often more portable and | | | | You may even be able to get a better deal by buying |
| comfortable than gas-powered scooters. Most | | | | privately, but may also incur more risk. Ebay often has |
| scooters have an average speed of 4-8 mph, | | | | some good deals on used electric scooters, and you |
| depending on the make and model. Electric scooters | | | | may also want to try out your local classifieds close to |
| tend to be more expensive than the gas-powered | | | | home, such as Craigslist. You will probably want to |
| models, with many scooters averaging $2000-$3000 | | | | insist on an inspection before you buy, as there may |
| new, depending on the features. If you are considering | | | | not be a warranty included. If you are willing to be |
| purchasing a scooter, you may want to consider the | | | | patient, and spend some time looking, you could snatch |
| used and second-hand market. | | | | up a great deal. |
| Even though the scooter is used, hopefully it will last for | | | | There are know more choices available than ever |
| several years to come, and you want to make sure its | | | | before when shopping for a used electric mobility |
| in good working order. Plan to have the scooter | | | | scooter. If you do not want, or are unable to pay full |
| inspected before you purchase. It is a good idea to | | | | price for a new scooter, its certainly possible to find a |
| make sure the scooter has new batteries, as even the | | | | reliable used one. Just make sure to do your due |
| rechargeable ones have a limited shelf-life, and this is | | | | diligence and insure the scooter is in good working |
| often the part that will need to be replaced first. In | | | | condition before you purchase it. |
| addition, you should make sure all the moving parts, | | | | |