Scooting in full control
AS the weather brightens, a travelfriendly mobility scooter could make all the difference, allowing you to get the most from the summer ahead. Owning a scooter that folds or dismantles into separate parts gives you a big advantage at home and away. They only need a small amount of storage space. And many allow off-board charging, so you can leave your scooter in the car boot. Look out for scooters that come with modern lithium batteries. They are so light you can lift them with one finger! When you are out and about, you don’t have to worry about hiring an unfamiliar scooter. Take your own, feel in control and enjoy independence right from the doorstep to the shops and back.
WITH a hoist fitted inside the car boot, it will be even easier to transport it around. Scooter hoists are available for more than 400 different makes and models of car. Each can be individually fitted by an expert installer at your home and, once installed, a hoist is easy to use anywhere flat and can lift up to 200kg. It is powered by a car battery, so you don’t need to carry a power pack. And if you change the car, the hoist can often be transferred to the new model.