Types of Mobility Scooters
Here are some key points you should consider when choosing the right mobility scooter. Visit our showrooms to discuss your needs with our friendly staff for personalised advice and product recommendations.
- Size, storage and transport
- Speed and distance
- Comfort
- Price and availability
- Suitability
- Colour, style, and accessories
Portable Scooter
Folding Scooter
Pavement Scooter
Road Scooter
Portable Scooters
Portable scooters are smaller, lighter scooters which can be disassembled quickly. Choosing one with a lithium battery can also extend the travel range as well as making it easy to store and carry.
Portable scooter features:
- Disassembled light weight parts
- Lithium battery option
- Small size for indoor use and storage
Folding Scooters
Similar to portable scooters, folding scooters are designed for easy storage and transport. These scooters can be folded manually or automatically by remote control.
Folding scooter features:
- Automatic folding with remote control
- Small storage space required (e.g. cupboard under stairs)
- Can be wheeled around like a suitcase when folded
Pavement Scooters
Pavement scooters are perfect for indoor and outdoor use to visit your local shops, parks and get around for everyday tasks. These scooters normally feature improved suspension, larger seats, and an armrest for a more comfortable ride.
Pavement scooter features:
- Solid pneumatic tyres or air tyres
- Greater range than smaller scooters
- Available in 4mp or 8mph models
Road Scooters
Road scooters are more cost-effective to run compared to a car. These scooters are more robust and offer a longer driving range up to 35 miles.
Road scooter features:
- Travel up to 8mph with no road tax to pay
- Longer driving range
- Improved driving performance over terrain
- Better suspension for a smoother ride
Testimonials
"New stairlift installed today by Scott the young man was polite and very efficient he explained fully how to use new lift I thank all staff at snowdrop Olivia and Suzanne who I spoke to on the phone were very reassuring and helpful "
-Wyn Marshall
"The crutches I have been given are so much more comfortable than the ones provided by the NHS. By having the cushion ferrells I no longer have shoulder or back pain. The moulded soft handles are so much better for my hands as I have OA in them also. I have also been informed that I walk better with them. "
-Maggie West, Haverfordwest
"I have found the sticks to cushion the walk on tarmac, they are comfortable to hold and, because they have straps I can hang them from my wrists to enable me to look at things whilst out shopping. My posture is more even and my shoulders ache less. My step total for last week was improved - 33,219, we were in London and walked a lot - the new sticks definitely helped"
-Cath Morgan, Haverfordwest
"I bought my rollator from Snowdrop years ago and had great service choosing the best model for me, and the product is still doing well around 4 years on. When my electric wheelchair broke (due to a cable getting caught and damaged), the engineer, Ben, came to my home and repaired it within an hour, and the charge was very reasonable. I could not recommend them enough."
-Aimee Grant
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