Mobility Scooter broke can I get a crisis loan?

easy

Look Un17ed, you need to get more than one quote for what you need, and you need to stay away from the big companies and guys that think they can rip off disabled folk.

Obviously I don't know where in Dorset you live, but a quick google search for "mobility Scooter repairs" threw up a number of results. This one looks good - http://bournemouthmobilityrepairs.co.uk/ - if you are in the area he covers . In your shoes I would give him a ring, and see what he might charge for what you need.

You DO need to take responsibility for this. It's no good getting a single quote then coming on here and complaining/hand-wringing about it being expensive.

Get at least 3 quotes from local suppliers for what you need. Ask each one whether that is their best price. Check whether paying a little more gets you a better service (as with the guy above, who will come and do the job at your home), choose someone to do it - or save up until you can afford to, then get it done. It's just the same as anyone has to do if they need car repairs etc.

ETA : I'll say it for you, Richie your offer to go and sort Un17ed's scooter for him/her was very generous, thank you.

UN17ED

easy wrote: »

Look Un17ed, you need to get more than one quote for what you need, and you need to stay away from the big companies and guys that think they can rip off disabled folk.

Obviously I don't know where in Dorset you live, but a quick google search for "mobility Scooter repairs" threw up a number of results. This one looks good - http://bournemouthmobilityrepairs.co.uk/ - if you are in the area he covers . In your shoes I would give him a ring, and see what he might charge for what you need.

You DO need to take responsibility for this. It's no good getting a single quote then coming on here and complaining/hand-wringing about it being expensive.

Get at least 3 quotes from local suppliers for what you need. Ask each one whether that is their best price. Check whether paying a little more gets you a better service (as with the guy above, who will come and do the job at your home), choose someone to do it - or save up until you can afford to, then get it done. It's just the same as anyone has to do if they need car repairs etc.

ETA : I'll say it for you, Richie your offer to go and sort Un17ed's scooter for him/her was very generous, thank you.

I came on here for advice as my scooter is faulty and I rely on it to get around.
There are 3 mobility scooter services where I live and all 3 are within a few pounds the same expensive prices and on the money I have cannot afford to pay in one go hence I asked if I could get crisis loan or similar.

I am taking responsibility for this problem and and not sure where I am complaining/hand ringing, just asking for a bit of advice which is what I thought this forum was about.

And if as I think you are hinting at, that I didn't thank Richie then you are wrong as I did.

I fail to see how your post has helped except for making an assumption that I am after somehting for nothing.

The scooter is a neccessary thing for me and it is a huge hassle to not have it which is again the reason why I came on here for advice.

sunnyone

UN17ED wrote: »

I take it on neither one of them, I wouldn't attempt to try and get my scooter on a bus or train.

I never go on trains and only use buses if I absolutely need to.

They allow that beast on buses when you absolutely need to use them?

dori2o

UNI7ED,

I don't believe we have ever crossed paths on here before, but from reading the thread I can see both sides of the argument here.

IMO you should definately be allowed a Crisis Loan for help in repairing your scoter, but as with most things, you should get more than 1 quote, and IMO Ebay isn't the most reliable for estimating the true costs of repairing such an item.

I have been lucky in that the Charity for Civil Servants (which offers help to existing and former civil servants) has provided me with a scooter and so I have not had to suffer the cost of buying one, I am however responsible for its servicing and maintenence costs.

I don't know what condition you have that affects your mobility, but have you contacted any charities which deal with your condition to see if they can help?

As has been mentioned above stay away from the big companies.
My FIL approached a local hospice asking for information on companies they used for mobility problems and found a few local mobility/disability shops who helped him with replacement batteries and solid tyres etc for his scooter.

UN17ED

dori2o wrote: »

UNI7ED,

I don't believe we have ever crossed paths on here before, but from reading the thread I can see both sides of the argument here.

IMO you should definately be allowed a Crisis Loan for help in repairing your scoter, but as with most things, you should get more than 1 quote, and IMO Ebay isn't the most reliable for estimating the true costs of repairing such an item.

I have been lucky in that the Charity for Civil Servants (which offers help to existing and former civil servants) has provided me with a scooter and so I have not had to suffer the cost of buying one, I am however responsible for its servicing and maintenence costs.

I don't know what condition you have that affects your mobility, but have you contacted any charities which deal with your condition to see if they can help?

As has been mentioned above stay away from the big companies.
My FIL approached a local hospice asking for information on companies they used for mobility problems and found a few local mobility/disability shops who helped him with replacement batteries and solid tyres etc for his scooter.

Unfortunately there is only the 3 place which I have quotes from are the only mobility shops near me so I haven't really go much choice.

I did't think about trying local charities so thanks for that idea, I'll look in local phone directory and online.

I will try to see if I can get a crisis loan as well.

Thanks for your help.