Get The Best Price Buying or Selling a Used Mobility Scooter or Power Wheelchair

How to get the best price selling your mobility scooter or power wheelchair


It depends on the health of batteries, and the scooter or power chairs condition.

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If the scooter or power chair is in good condition, then used mobility devices are normally selling for approximately 50% of the original cost.

How and where can I sell or donate my power wheelchair or mobility scooter?


Most people try to sell their pre-owned electric wheelchair or mobility scooter by listing it on sites like Craigs List, eBay (take many good pictures) or they donate it to a veterans group or hospital.

Try visiting the buy & sell wheelchairs & scooters website ...

Things to consider when buying a scooter or power chair:


1 - Check the batteries by at least taking it for a ride (2 miles or more), and keep an eye on the meter. The meter should only drop about 20% for typical devices.

Never buy a scooter or wheelchair with dead batteries.

More help on how to check wheelchair or scooter batteries & charger (click here)

2 - Electric Motors: By taking the device on at least a 2 mile ride you will also be testing the motors. Bad motors may heat up and trip the breaker, and will drain the batteries fast.

3 - Warranty: Check to see if there is still an active warranty (device may have also have an extended warranty).

4 - How old are the batteries? Smaller 12 Volt 12 Amp batteries last a year to 2 years. Larger batteries can last up to 4 years. Manufacturer battery warranties are normally 6 months.

More mobility scooter and electric wheelchair inspection information below ...

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Mobility Scooter and Electric wheelchair Inspection

Inspection times can be daily, weekly, monthly by the user and yearly for important components of the mobility scooter or electric wheelchair at a service shop.

Battery

Inspect battery terminals every few months for signs of corrosion. Only remove corrosion only after the battery is disconnected. You can use mixture of baking soda and water (dry off when done) or a wire brush. You should also check the cables.

Wheels

Wheels should not be vibrating or wobbling while the device is moving at normal speeds. With the scooter or wheelchair in neutral, check the wheels by lifting the device and spin the wheels to make sure they have no drag and do not wobble.

Wheels and Tires

Examine treads on a monthly basis. The should not be worn down to less than 1/32 inch. If so, look at replacing the tires. Check inflatable tires pressure weekly (normally 30-35 PSI, check owner’s manual). No need to check flat free tires. Check tire damage like objects in the tires, discoloration, punctures or cracks daily.

Other Components

Check all levers and cable to make sure they are all secure and adjusted. Check manual for any required lubricants for throttle and brake cables. Be sure nuts and bolts for the device are tight and secure. Check all the fuses on the device. Replace the fuses with the right amperage (check manual).

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