buyers guide to used mobility scooters

buyers guide to used mobility scooters
Tips on How to Buy

[@iftikhkhan253]

In Norway disabled people don't buy scooter self, the state buy for us. No maintenance expenditure for us, all service done by state, battery change, new tires and puncture repairing.. each disables can have two scooters, one for airplane and for winter for sonw. Are we healty guys

[@jlastre]

You’re a good son. Thanks for the video. I recently was diagnosed with a degenerative disease so was looking into what was out there.

[@shopandmath]

Thank you for the nice comment and thank you for taking time to comment is much appreciated and I hope things work out for you Wish you all the best Ray

[@rickainsley6895]

Thanks Ray, I know it was a while ago, and I’m in England UK, but I found this really useful. Thank you 😊

[@shopandmath]

Thank you for the nice comment and thank you for taking the time to comment. It is much appreciated.

[@BrianGoodman-qy5gn]

4 wheel scooters are more stable but have larger turning radius.

[@carolrobinson8400]

Do you refurbish mobile scooters for seniors to be abĺe to buy, she said hopefully.

[@shopandmath]

I do this as a hobby, and also for my father, who needs a Schooter

[@johnrandle8365]

Another thing is it a Chinese knockoff built quality is important where and what you buy avoid Chinese?

[@DoodlestoPoodles]

Do you sell them ?I am saving for the Baja wrangler 2 I have a severe Neurological condition and live in rural virginia looking for a unit that can handle off-road terrain It would change my quality of life to be able to access most of my property

[@shopandmath]

sorry, I don’t sell I just wanted to make some videos to help other people make decisions on buying I’ve bought multiple for my father and unfortunately my wife is in a situation where she may require one as well I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching. Ray

[@6636860]

Amazing end results this thing looks fantastic now! Great job man! Keep up the great repair videos! Thank you!

[@rogertyler3237]

Most Of Those Prided Have The Same Charger XLR Connecter.

[@badger7015]

excellent video with a lot of great info. for folks that are not familiar with mobility carts. i just bought a used drive, ZooMe-R that is just like new. it was bought online so no nearby dealer near me and in looking at the mfg. they said that Drive no longer makes these mobility carts. will there be a problem if i need service in the future with finding parts and or service? i am handicapped with only partial use of my hands which prevents me from doing any repairs myself, so i really appreciate videos like this one.

[@shopandmath]

The truth, which is kind of good and bad all of the service people that I know in my area will only service mobility scooters with the exact replacement part that means they need your serial number manufacturer to be able to order the part. If they no longer manufacture the part or the part is not available, they will want to sell you a new machine. The good part is. If you can find someone who is skillful, most parts are interchangeable with some slight modifications, my suggestion. Is to invest some time now find someone who knows that type of machine. and have him service it at least once a year that way when something breaks you will have a go to person that you can trust. I hope this helps all the best Ray.

[@badger7015]

@@shopandmath thanks. i am 77 years of age and all of my life, my father taught me exactly what you have stated. always have a go to person who you can turn to with faith that they know what they are doing and will not screw you with just wanting to make a quick buck, in the event something goes wrong. this has helped me all of my life. i am searching as we speak to find the type of service person you describe. your video showed me that you are this type of technician. wished i lived near you. keep making your videos. i learned a lot just watching this one and it taught me a lot. thanks again. do you have a phone number i could call you if i need to reach out to someone? if not, i understand. dale.

[@rogertyler3237]

I Learned My Lesson Buying From E zwheels & I'll Never Buy Anything From Again. I Had A Pride Ledgend & All I Did To It Is Swap Out The Incodecent Bulbs For Led's & IReplaced The Headlights.

[@robertwilken9542]

Can you do a video of the Walmart Segmart scooter? I like the price, but I worry about the quality of it.

[@mariacarrera8282]

Where can we get information on a older model scooter, or a place near by me in Southern California

[@garygullikson6349]

Do an online search, there is a Pride dealer in the Irvine area.

[@scootercowboy]

Solid advice

[@shopandmath]

Thank you for the nice comment and thank you for taking time to comment. It is much appreciated.

[@nelysilva5833]

Thank you Ray, I learned so much from your excellent video.👍 God bless you🙏

[@raysfix]

Thanks for your nice comment and taking the time to comment have a nice day thank you

[@SuzannesVault]

Very informative video review. What do you think about EW-72. Found one locally, not driven much, been stored in garage. They are replacing faulty throttle and said if batteries end up not being good, they will replace them also.

[@raysfix]

Is this the right scooter for you ? 3 wheel scooters are only for people that are fully functional They are more likely to tip and are usually faster the ew-72 is a 3 and 10 mph Keep in mind that the smaller wheels will give a harder ride Is this scooter listed for sale on the internet ? if so send me the link Thank you for the comment and don’t forget to subscribe Ray

[@SuzannesVault]

@@raysfix The eWheels EW-72 is 4 wheels, up to 15mph, pneumatic tires 14" and 16". It is a local person so no link to any ad. Thank you for the offer to check it out though. I will check out all details as you showed with your excellent video. I rode motorcycles for decades so this seems like a good fit...will see if mechanicals also make the grade.

[@raysfix]

@@SuzannesVault Sorry about that Suzanne I typed in EW 32 instead of 72 I was looking at a totally different unit

[@SuzannesVault]

@@raysfix No problem.

[@6636860]

Quick question did you use ArmourAll on it to make it nice and shiny and super brand new clean looking?

[@gavinelliot3564]

Any scooter.check front wheel bearings.rusted out 12mths wrangler pissed of.need bearing caps

[@teresavaldezformyscooterto4449]

222 B22a MO

[@mariacarrera8282]

How do I repair speed control unit

[@BrianGoodman-qy5gn]

Legend is 3 wheel. I have one.

[@mariacarrera8282]

My controller box got wet , what will happen to my scooter

[@shopandmath]

Did it get wet while you were driving? If the machine is under power, or basically, electricity flowing through the circuitboard, and the circuitboard gets wet, it is possible to create a short circuit and blow or destroyed part of that board Another thing that also happens is it gets damp over a long period of time and the wires for the capacitor rust and then after period of time they won’t work anymore If you’re driving and you go through a deep puddle and the scooter stops, the batteries are not under water Stop get off the unit, put it in neutral and pull it out of the puddle. Do not turn it on again until everything is 100% dry almost like putting a cell phone fell in water into rice to absorb all of the moisture out of the actual phone. Water is the enemy of electronics and everything on that unit is electrical. There isn’t a good quality made Scooter on the market. Some of them have splash covers and that’s about it I seen you at when you look underneath the electronics are 100% exposed. The unit is dry 100% turn the unit back on most likely it will still run. If it doesn’t run check the fuses and also check terminals for corrosion.

[@alicerodriguez2608]

Maybe you’re an answer to my prayers I have two scooters ones the three will go go cart and the other one is an electric wheelchair. Need help

[@peggyloubowles708]

Thanks for the tips 🎉❤🎉

[@shopandmath]

You’re welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated. Ray

[@robbaumgartner154]

This is an awesome video

[@robertphillips3893]

Hi Ray. First time viewer. Where do you order your parts from? I know you had some for this repair. But if you have to order them.

[@shopandmath]

You can do a general search on the Internet one of the places that I found I can get tires and other small things from what is monster scooter But that depends on the country that you’re in

[@robertphillips3893]

@@shopandmath I am in Canada. Shipping from the US can be a killer.

[@shopandmath]

@@robertphillips3893 Shipping from the US can be quite expensive There are a couple of tricks around shipping and paying duty and brokerage fees but you need to have friends That can help you out My father has a bit of an issue and is extremely hard on his scooter so therefore breakage is fairly common He has major breakdowns approximately once or twice a year and this is his only motive personal transportation so I have two scooters for him and also one that I salvage parts off of Come spring time I will be replacing both sets of batteries I normally get my batteries from interstate but if anyone knows of a better deal I’m all ears I’m in the Kitchener Waterloo area in Ontario Placement of both sets I’m budgeting around $1700

[@chrischevalier1515]

How can I get one but my insurance won't cover and my left ankle hurts too much and my doctor says no Pressure on in it and I don't have Any money to pay .

[@sirroy1319]

Great in depth review!

[@raysfix]

thank you Ray

[@rendaowe]

Thanks man, great video.

[@shopandmath]

Thanks for the nice comment and thank you for taking the time to comment it’s much appreciated Ray

[@petermartin9102]

does a used mobility scooter have to pay vat

[@raysfix]

sorry Peter I am in Canada and we pay tax on new and used if you get it from a shop ray

[@rickainsley6895]

Is this available forUK mobility scooters?

[@raysfix]

Most of this is just general advice good for all types of scooters

[@mikestowe6136]

there worse then a car expect half of what you paid after even 6 months use

[@shopandmath]

I agree with you, but I would say it’s only worth half the value after the first two minutes of writing on it Thank you for taking the time to comment. It is much appreciated.

[@mikestowe6136]

@@shopandmath i just bought a 2023 pride victory lx sport guy bought 3 months ago used it less then a few hrs charged it up one time i paid 1300 for a 2750 buck scooter

[@jerrynewberry2823]

Terrible at math. I got a three wheel companion. $150, two hundred for batteries. Perfect for me.

[@joycelinbell969]

Buick Verano 2012

[@kerinaranjan159]

How much price tell me

[@wilmababygirl5629]

I like your video but I m buying the liberty trike brand new I don’t like use stuff REAL TALK 2021👍🏿👍🏿

[@shopandmath]

Thank you for the positive comment Ray

[@chrischevalier1515]

People keeps getting them and I have seen too much people having them makes me upset because my insurance refuses to cover it like others gets them .

[@shantabrown7373]

Is u can walk hang it up,I had to buy mines

[@nordinrahmat9066]

Please show the price in MYR....

[@bobfin4291]

Your voice over in alot of vid to to low

[@shopandmath]

Yes, Bob The Voice sometimes are a little bit strained need to upgrade the software for making the videos

[@marcelinotorres9032]

Por favor hagan videos en español

[@davidmerlino2193]

I got a new one

[@susancoyle5501]

Sorry, I can' hear you

[@shopandmath]

Thank you

[@austinhodges4060]

Battery’s got any thing to say about that

[@austinhodges4060]

Why ain’t you answing my question

[@raysfix]

@@austinhodges4060 If you’re buying a used scooter only assume that the batteries need to be replaced And factor that into the cost of the scooter There are multiple different styles of batteries Obviously the more expensive the battery better they will be in terms of lasting longer or getting more kilometres per charge Always buy the largest battery that will fit in your scooter Most of the scooters I buy require 2 100 amp hour batteries I generally pick the batteries up from interstate I’ve tried other batteries and battery manufacturers I also find the batteries last approximately two years and then need to be replaced but you must also keep in mind that the scooters are used from sun up to sundown every single day for approximately nine months of the year I hope this helps Ray

[@raysfix]

@@austinhodges4060 You get what you pay for