Mobility scooter insurance may not be a legal requirement, but there’s a good reason it’s popular; Nobody likes unexpected bills, and cover against accidental damage, theft and damage has never been easier to buy. However, prices and levels of cover vary wildly between providers so it pays to shop around. We offer a fully-comprehensive policy with no hidden costs; one…
If you use a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter, are you up to speed on the rules in the Highway Code? When you are on the road you should obey the guidance and rules for other vehicles; when on the pavement you should follow the guidance and rules for pedestrians. Pavements are safer than roads and should be…
With over 350,000 mobility scooters on UK streets, there’s bound to be the odd bump and scrape. However, according to government research, over 20 per cent of mobility scooter users have experienced an accident or incident that made them feel unsafe. What should I do if I’m involved in an accident on my mobility scooter? 1. Be safe Get yourself…
Running a car is the single largest household expense (excluding mortgage repayments) for rural families, and the second largest for urban ones. As a result, transport costs have pushed over 5 million people into poverty according to research by the Social Market Foundation. The average British household spends £5,740 on driving, but only £87 on bus travel. Poorer regions are…
Mobility scooters are expensive to buy and run so being canny can save you thousands. Buying a mobility scooter on the cheap Mobility scooters come in many different shapes and sizes; Class 2 scooters are restricted to pavement use and 4 mph whereas Class 3 scooters can travel on the road at speeds of 8 mph. However, both types can…
