Take a scooter on an autumn outing

WITH autumn sunshine now here, thoughts turn to days out in the countryside to see the glorious colours of the changing leaves. A mobility scooter opens up such possibilities for those who have difficulties moving around. However, a standard scooter battery will typically take you about 12 miles, so you can’t stray too far without a recharge. And the weight of the scooter can make it hard to lift it into the car without strain, preventing longer trips. With mobility scooters weighing between 50kg and 200kg, lifting a heavier model might risk a back injury. And even some of those that dismantle can still be quite heavy to lift in parts. But now all that has changed, as there are versatile scooter hoists that can lift up to 200kg, yet fit perfectly inside more than 300 different makes and models of car. This kind of hoist is capable of lifting a large, sturdy scooter effortlessly into the back of a vehicle at the touch of a button, yet can be easily detached when not required to save valuable space in the car boot. All that is needed is a boot opening that gives enough room to fit your scooter inside. A mini-hoist that will lift scooters weighing less than 80kg is also available. Again, it can be detached when not in use.