Just like with a car; your mobility scooter will stay in good working order longer if you keep it well maintained and get it serviced regularly. Please look at your manual that comes with the scooter to find out what areas are required for maintenance and servicing.

It is wise to have your scooter serviced by a qualified engineer. Especially if it is used on the road, class 3. Once a year is usual, but your scooter’s manual will tell you how regular a proper service should be for your model.

Every scooter is different so it best important to follow the instructions in your scooter’s manual.
We provide a copy of the manual to dowload before making a purchase so you have all the information you need.

Here are some general maintenance tips for your scooter:

Weather protection

• Covers will not only protect you but also the scooter from bad weather.
• Seats sometimes have fabric covers – if so; don’t forget to keep them dry.

Cleaning

• Wash off any dirt and dust as soon as you can.
• Keep you scooter as dry as possible – this will keep rust at bay for the longest time.
• Have you added any scooter accessories that need cleaning, or can dirt or dust build up?

Battery

• Over time you will find you have to charge your battery more and more often. Your battery’s ability to hold charge will gradually decrease.
• Sometimes you need to charge your battery after every trip, sometimes when the battery indicator tells you that it is time. Your scooter manual will tell you which kind of you have.
• Always make sure you have enough battery power for your trip. Don’t forget that lights and whether you are travelling up any hills will use up battery power too.
• Mobility scooter batteries tend to last 1 or 2 years before you need to replace them. This of course will depend on how much your scooter is used.

Tyres

All tyres will wear and tear, inspect them regularly to check they are still safe.

There are 3 types of mobility scooter tyre:

Pneumatic: These are pumped up with air, and can be punctured. They offer the smoothest ride. If you travel on uneven ground – this could be a very important consideration.

If you are using pneumatic tyres, regularly inspect them for punctures and wear and tear. Punctures can sometimes be repaired without needing a whole new tyre.

Solid: These cannot be punctured, but often mean that you feel the ride is harder. E.g. you may feel more jolts as you go over stones or kerbs. This may not be the best option for you if your condition or disability would suffer if you use solid tyres.

Filled: These tyres are puncture-proof. In terms of the ride they produce they are in between pneumatic and solid. The ride will be smoother than solid and harder than pneumatic.

Ask yourself questions like:  Do you use a lightweight mobility scooter or a  heavy duty mobility scooter ?

Do you travel on the road, pavement or in shopping precincts?

Find out which tyre is most suitable for the journeys you most often do on your scooter, and which is best for the model you own.

Author: Jane