In need of a mobility scooter but clueless as to what to look for…

Hi @Wish2001

Have you thought about a lightweight folding electric wheelchair? As from what you said about using a scooter one handed, it could be the better option. My sister actually bought one from Mobility Giant & was over the moon with both her chair & their customer service, so wholeheartedly agree with Chris75 & on Surewise too, as I'm with them, as is my sister now.

Some makes are better than others, so if you can get to a showroom to try some before buying, secondhand or from MG, then it's worth it. That goes for the scooters too, if you go that route.

It may well have been, they are very good & their price is right.

Good for you that you're mobile via Motability, that Quickie is a smasher, I think Ranaldo was getting one. My main chair is a mid wheel, a Quantum 4, I bought secondhand, not made now but is a sturdy manoeuvrable beast & (touching wood!) reliable. I use it in & out with no problem, now I have pneumatic tyres, it's a decent ride, I love it.

Sorry about that! 😆 I'll bet, think of the chair you could have then. 😉

That's the trouble, the pathways are awful & ridiculously bumpy, I don't think we can blame the chairs. I've found pneumatics to be a little better.

Love the fact the ilevel works for you, helps to give even more independence. Shame the Quickie doesn't have leg lift, I think the Quantum Stretto has it. They all have slightly different things, there must be one that actually has everything, of course, it would be the cost of a new car though. It sounds like the comfort side of it is working for you, for which I'm really pleased. Strong enough to have Gus on your lap too! 😉

It is a disaster, as the left motor has gone. I now have to stump up £416 to get it back on the road, pretty gutting.

Strange you feel the speed is slower, but bumps & the feel isn't great at any speed. It's understandable that Gus would rather go at a more sedate pace, 6mph + okay if he sees a rabbit. 😉

Mine does 4mph & Hattie, my tweenie dachshund runs faster than it & always wants to run, so 6mph would suit her. 😆

I'm glad you checked out MG & a mobility shop, especially the latter as you can get some idea of what suits you & your needs. It does mean you can look for secondhand of those that are ok. Gumtree & Freeads have them come up regularly, so worth a look. BTW, as you have a Motability car, the next you get, you could ask if you could get a grant with them for a hoist, it is means tested though, only you know if that would be good, but thought I'd mention it.

Hopefully the right priced one will turn up for you soon, so you can enjoy some freedom.