Buyer's Advice - Define Your Requirements

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Where do I want to go?

Ask yourself the question: If I could go anywhere I wanted, any time I wanted, without having to rely on other people, where would I go?

Here are some examples of places you might like to go, and things you might like to do. You can probably think of lots more!

Visit friends and family
Nip down to the pub
Post a letter
Attend church regularly
Go to the doctors
Feed the ducks in the park
Help with charity work
Do your own shopping
Do shopping for someone else
Visit the theatre / cinema / art gallery
Go to the library
Visit the zoo
Attend a day centre
Classic car shows
Car boot sales
Play Bingo

How can I get there?

Once you’ve got a clearer picture in your mind of the places you’d like to visit, consider the terrain that you will have to cross to get there.

Are there lots of steep hills involved?
Will you have to go on the public highway at all?
Are you likely to need to go across rough terrain?
What is the nature of your mobility problem?
Can you stand?
Can you walk (if so how far)?
Do you have any other health issues you think we may need to take into consideration?
What sort of terrain will you be going over?
Are you looking to use the machine on the road, or will it be more of a 'pavement shopper'?

Will I be comfortable on it?

What is your height?
What is your weight?
Does your weight vary much?
Are you right or left handed?
When sitting, can you bend your knees without discomfort?
Do you suffer from pressure sores?

Where can I store it?

Mobility scooters must be kept in a dry environment. They do not mind getting caught in the rain, they don't mind going through puddles but on no account must they be kept in the back garden under a tarpaulin on a damp November morning. Condensation can get into the machine and short out the circuit boards. Ideally the mobility scooter will be kept in the garage, the conservatory or even indoors, in the hallway ensuring you have sufficient room to get past in an emergency. If none of the options above are suitable, we can supply you with a mobility scooter shelter.