Powerchair breakdown
sallycatherine
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I use a powerchair for mobility including walking my dog. My concern is if the powerchair breakdowns then how can it and I be rescued if I am in the middle of a field where access is not easy…
My powerchair did breakdown once before but luckily it was close to my car and I got help. I called the insurance that provides breakdown cover and they were going to send a normal taxi which was no help. Luckily I managed to get hold of my husband and brother who sorted it all out. Has anybody else any experience like this and ideas ….
My powerchair did breakdown once before but luckily it was close to my car and I got help. I called the insurance that provides breakdown cover and they were going to send a normal taxi which was no help. Luckily I managed to get hold of my husband and brother who sorted it all out. Has anybody else any experience like this and ideas ….
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Sally
Sally
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Hello @sallycatherine
Which insurance provider are you with? I found information on Motability that you may find useful if it isn't the one you are already with.
I also found this article on 9 common power wheelchair malfunctions that may help too
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Hi, there is breakdown insurance for power chairs but read the small print very carefully as we found that we were paying well over £100 a year but it would only cover a 10 mile radius from home!! So completely useless if you want to actually go anywhere. And that was one of the big names (won't name and shame here)
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