Spare parts for scooters can be very expensive and it is very easy to buy a second hand scooter that requires immediate attention. People usually sell there scooter after they have not used it for a while and realised it is of no further use to them. All mobility scooters are thoroughly inspected and serviced before being offered for sale by Weston and Worle Mobility.

Batteries

When a scooter has been stood for a while the batteries tend to sulphate very quickly. Due to the nature of these batteries, if they have been stood they are usually damaged beyond repair. Mobility scooters and power chairs are all battery powered so if you do buy a second hand one make sure the batteries have been charged regularly (every time the scooter has been used) or at least once a week if the scooter has been out of use. Depending on the size of batteries needed the cost can be between £80 and £400. 

Electronic Mag Brakes

The breaking system on all scooters and power chairs are controlled by the electronic controller and there is two common faults that go wrong with them if the machine has not been stored or used correctly. The brake can seize up due to damp or wet storage conditions. The average price of a Mag Break is £100 and that’s before someone has diagnosed the fault and charged you for the fitting of it.