Where to Find Replacement Mobility Scooter Batteries
There are plenty of things that can go wrong with a used mobility scooter, and needing a new battery is one of them. Just like a car or truck, motor scooters need their batteries replaced. But finding the mobility scooter batteries just right for your particular scooter can present a challenge. Here are three main places to check out.
From Your Scooter Manufacturer
This may seem like obvious advice, but many people do not buy their scooters directly from the manufacturer. Senior citizens especially go through medical supply stores or specialty shops in order to get a scooter. But these shops often do not sell replacement parts, just the scooter itself.
New types of electric mobility scooter batteries are coming out all of the time, so new models may not be listed on the scooter’s original instructor’s manual. Some batteries may also no longer be made since the manual was published. Calling or emailing the manufacturer should get you an up to date list and contacts with battery merchants.
Vehicle Battery Specialists
Unless you are very lucky to have a battery dealer nearby, most batteries have to be shipped by mail. There are many online dealers of batteries for all types of vehicles, including all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Since these websites do not have the expenses of bricks and mortar stores, they often have low prices or free shipping.
Advocacy Groups
Senior citizens or people with disabilities that rely on scooters often get ignored by the medical industry. Requests to health insurance companies about finding scooter equipment may go unanswered. But advocacy groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) can help not only find batteries and other parts for you, but also hold online forums so that you can network with other scooter owners and compare what brands and shops are best.
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