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With so many models available, finding the right mobility scooter can be difficult. Use our comparison tool and let us help you find the right mobility scooter for your needs and personal requirements.
Scooter types
Some scooters have three wheels, others four or five. Essentially, the more wheels a scooter has, the more stable it is.
Three-wheeled scooters are nimbler and easier to move around. They have more space for the driver's legs and are normally shorter in length from front to back.
Four-wheeled scooters are more stable and excel over longer distances, especially because they have larger motors.
Five-wheeled scooters are only available from one manufacturer - Quingo - and they combine both agility and stability. Five-wheeled scooters are perfect for uneven road conditions, country lanes and rough surfaces, as well as towns & cities.
Folding scooters, sometimes known as portable scooters, can be folded or easily disassembled to fit inside a car boot. They can then be taken out to be used at your leisure.
The right scooter choice
Choosing the right scooter is essential. According to the Department of Transport, a Class 2 scooter can only be used on a pavement at a maximum speed limit of 4 mph.
A Class 3 scooter can travel on the road at 8mph but must still limit itself to 4mph on a pavement.
Legislation on mobility scooters is under review and an all-party committee of MPs will report back to Westminster in 2010 to give much needed guidance on mobility scooters - including driver training, insurance and speed limits.
Currently, a Class 3 mobility scooter does not require a driving license but this might change in the near future.
Key tip: check your chosen scooter manufacturer offers driver training and works to the existing Department of Transport Code of Practice on 8mph scooters.
Use our mobility comparison site to find the scooter best suited for you.