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Mobility Scooter Delivery – What to look out for

One of the most common questions of potential customers is mobility scooter delivery. Many future owners, when browsing the internet look out for secure deals, that won’t add to them any additional costs. No one wants to experience unpleasant surprises after all. How does Velobike handle it? Learn in this post.

From experience with our customers we understand one thing very clearly. Many of them are people who have some years of life experience and would wish for online purchases to be as simple as possible.

As mobility scooter distributors in the UK and a big portion of Europe, we always strive for transparency. Because of that, our customers can easily view our offer and get all the information. If need arises, we clarify any questions by our chat, email and phone. Those of you, who already have made a purchase know well enough, that often it is our customer support which makes the first contact. We believe this is exactly what all customers would like, and it is a badge of high quality for us.

Hidden costs – what to look out for?

Many companies out there, who deal with online sales, sometimes don’t provide all the necessary details. One of the questions about mobility scooter delivery might be related to the shipping price. Did you know that often such costs can reach up to one-fifth of the price of an actual product?

We believe such a situation would result only in customer disappointment and thus, this does not happen when purchasing from us.

Another most crucial information would be VAT Relief, in case of mobility scooter delivery. From our broad experience, many customers can claim this. Any company that deals with customers who can do so, should provide extensive information on the topic.

Last thing, which are worth mentioning here are warranty and returns policy. Always check it, because some items in case of certain products cannot be fixed on warranty. A good example would be lightbulbs or brake pads in pads. Unless it is a mechanical error from day one or broke down in a week from delivery, all parts which deteriorate over time are not eligible for warranty. This is determined by Trade Law.

How Velobike handles mobility scooter delivery?

At Velobike when we perform mobility scooter delivery, we always make sure to have all information in the open. On our website, information about warranty, return policy and even VAT relief are easily accessible to all of our customers.

In numerous places, like the main velobike website, we inform the customers that our mainland deliveries are free in the United Kingdom as well as the European Union countries.

Some customers, who live on islands might worry about additional costs. In our FAQ section, we explain that the cost of the ferry has been unfortunately covered by customers. That is because we would have to pay for a very heavy truck to cross the water twice to deliver the scooter.

Does it mean it is impossible to get one of Veleco scooters to an island? Not at all. We work with our customers and often arrange with them delivery to the nearest port, to avoid additional ferry costs. This way, the customers often arrange local transportation, which will bring them their new scooter over the water. Since our scooters are charged and ready to drive at delivery, it is never a problem to ride them back home.

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Top 5 things to know about mobility scooters

Just for all the happy owners out there, we have decided to write a short guide with the top 5 things to know about mobility scooters. Taking into account the most commonly asked questions, we are going to share knowledge about Veleco vehicles. Continue reading and you’ll gain lots of useful information. Continue reading Top 5 things to know about mobility scooters

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Halloween Photo Contest Results

We are pleased to announce the winners of our Halloween Photo Contest! First of all though, let us thank all participants for their unique and surprising photos, some of them scary, some of them funny! Our team has worked hard to browse through over a hundred pictures and believe us, this was no easy task when so much effort has been put into it.

This has been a fun event, which shows that even during difficult times and lockdowns, we can all still have great fun. If you have missed this Photo Contest, don’t worry, in the future we might have even more contests similar to this one and not only on Halloween!

Now let’s go to the best part, where we congratulate our champions:

1’st place:

Melanie Boyle

2’nd place:

Timothy Young
Leonor Pichon
Beatrice Taylor

3’rd place:

Kaiden Jordan
Jay Ramsay
Alisha Walsh
Conor Burns
Carter Doyle

Again we congratulate all champions and those who took part in the Halloween Photo Contest. Our greatest hope is that they will enjoy their well deserved prizes!

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Prizes for Halloween Costume Photo Contest

Just for you, we are making a special contest where we give out awesome prizes for Halloween costume photos! Great prizes await and every entry wins. How to participate? It’s easy, read this post to learn how to do it!

Glad to see you are still reading about our prizes for Halloween costumes photo contest. This year has started out scaring the whole world. 31’st is our chance to become scary ourselves though!

The world might be a bit upside down now, but we can still have lots of fun. This is why at Velobike we are organizing an online event for everyone who wants to feel the Halloween spirit. For us an awesome Halloween is a sign of hope and this is exactly what we deal in at Velobike, giving hope to others, be it with our scooters or just some bit of nice fun activity.

Don’t wait, don your costume and enter the contest, claim a prize and make it the best Halloween year ever!

Awesome! How do participate in Prizes for Halloween Costume Contest?

By going to our contest page! All you have to do is to upload a photo of yourself in a contest for Halloween costumes while dressed for the event. You need to provide your name and email as well, so that we can email you any prize that you might win.

Sorry, participating is already over, see you next event!

What are the prizes?

  • 1’st place – 150 Pounds coupon which can be used when buying one of our scooters + 1 year extended warranty coupon for it.
  • 2’nd place (3x) – Coupon for one year extended warranty for scooter
  • 3’rd place (5x)– 40 Pounds coupon which can be used when buying one of our scooters
  • Participation prize – 20 Pounds coupon which can be used when buying one of our scooters

What are the rules?

We keep the rules as simple as possible just for you. Anyone can participate in our Prizes for Halloween Costume Photo Contest as there are no age restrictions. Simply dress up, take a photo of yourself and send it to us via the entry form.

The photos can be sent till 31’st October 2020, 00:00 (GMT+1) United Kingdom time, any entries that are sent after that time won’t be counted as valid.

After 31’st October, we will start picking up the winners and in the next few days, we will notify all participants. The winning photos will be posted on our Blog page, and we will be sending out unique coupon codes to all participants.

You can check all terms and conditions on the competition by following this link:

Terms and conditions of Halloween Contest

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Mobility scooter – freedom of movement

For owners of mobility scooter, freedom of movement is the main factor why they use them. In recent years, the popularity of those vehicles grew significantly. Nowadays it is very common to encounter people on them, walking dogs, making groceries in supermarkets and much more. But what truly makes them so special?

With prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of pounds, mobility scooters are one of the most reliable ways to move about. People who felt confined to their homes can now come out, safely driving on either pavement on the road of their towns. Thanks to them, visiting favourite spots is possible again.

If you think that disability or old age make you unable to enjoy life to its fullest, you might be pleasantly surprised. Did you know that some use their mobility scooters to go fishing or even farm? On YouTube, you might find some interesting vlogs promoting outdoor activities, like “Grow Your Own Life”.

No need for a taxi or public transport if you have mobility scooter

This year, many of us try to limit contact with others as much as possible. However, humans are social creatures, and we just cannot skip on visiting family members. The usual way to travel, for people with limited mobility, was often to take a taxi or bus. That however is now something often avoided.

There is no need to seclude yourself in your home. With mobility scooter freedom of movement, paying for taxi or usage of local bus can be skipped altogether. Using them, you will find that they are a much more economic, and eco-friendly way to travel.

Class 3 – safety on the pavements and roads

All mobility scooters are made with elderly and disabled in mind. They are the main users of those vehicles, and it is only obvious that comfort and safety are top priorities. Our manufacturer Veleco knows it from years of experience, and they always strive to achieve the best result. Mobility scooter freedom is the main goal to achieve when manufacturing a reliable vehicle of this kind.

Did you know that you can and should also insure your vehicle? We recommend reading our previous post about that, as it has more useful info.

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DRACO release – new product available

We are all pleased to say that DRACO release is happening today! That’s right, from now on, you might buy a new product from our online store, full of the newest technological systems. At Velobike, we hope this product is exactly something you would love to own!

DRACO release date is a bit of a surprise, we know, but we wanted it that way. Because of that we hope that anyone who waited expectantly on this new product from us will be pleasantly surprised.

If you want to buy it now, follow this link DRACO, but we advise you to read on as this post holds unique information as well! Something you might enjoy learning about.

First lucky 10 purchases with additional seat belts!

We had mentioned it in our earlier posts on our blog, and we shall say it again! If you buy DRACO as one of the first ten customers, you will receive from us a free seat belt! This small gift is something we wish to thank you with, for waiting on this product and purchasing it as the first customers.

Don’t worry if you miss out on this special offer, as in the future we will definitely have more to come, just for you.

But Velobike, will there be more to come?

Oh, definitely we don’t plan to stop at DRACO release! Our shop grows all the time, and we will definitely have new special offers. At Velobike we are never idle so more products and unique deals will happen in the future. After all, a Black Friday is not so far off.

Check with us daily and tell your friends if they need a reliable mobility scooter, as our products are top of the line. Remember, that if you have ever ANY questions, we will at once come with our professional help. For you, dear customers, we go to any lengths to make you happy and content when dealing with our company or products!

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What is mobility scooter insurance?

While at Velobike we do not deal with mobility scooter insurance, we often encounter questions regarding it. This is why just for you, our dear readers, we have decided to cover this topic. We hope that by doing so, we might offer advice in the right direction.

Without a doubt, for you or someone close to you, a mobility scooter is more than a vehicle. It is a means of freedom, which brings back full mobility. From talking with many customers and readers, such as yourself through the years, there is no doubt that our vehicles encounter all sorts of situations.

Being more expensive and useful than bicycles, it is always a great idea to take care of your mobility scooter. It is used daily, so every time you get on, it would put your mind at ease knowing the vehicle is protected.

Do you need insurance?

At Velobike we offer a one-year warranty and Extended 3-Year Warranty however such things never cover all bases. Theft, Vandalism & Accidental Damage are just some things that users of mobility scooters have to look out for.

Remember, insurance in case of mobility scooters is always optional. While not required though, we highly would recommend getting one. As an example, if for some reason your mobility scooter stops in the middle of the ride, an insurance company is able to dispatch the driver to get you and the scooter. As you can see, if you own a Class-2 or Class-3 mobility scooter, you can insure it for many events.

Where to get mobility scooter insurance?

While we don’t work directly with companies which offer insurances, they aren’t hard to find. When browsing the internet, it is easy to encounter many insurers which offer such services. Examples of such are: Surewise, Blue Badge or Fish Insurance.

How to get the best deal? The only way is to check various offers, but if it were up to us, we would look at customer opinions first. Google reviews or Trust pilot ones are great sources of information. Speaking of which, have you left a review for us? 😉  You can do so under products in our site, our trust pilot or even google review!

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Do it yourself – Take care of your scooter

It has been a while, but do you know how to take care of your scooter? In this blog post we want to focus on simple day to day maintenance checks, which can be done every so often to ensure that your mobility scooter will run as smoothly as possible.

It is very common that proper usage of the vehicle means you should also take care of your scooter. By doing so, you make sure that the machine will perform to its full capacity and extend it’s longevity.

There are numerous ways of proper care and in this short post we have selected the most important and vital ones. They might seem simple enough, but believe us, it’s those small things that are quickly forgotten.

Don’t let nature claim your vehicle

Humanity vs Nature is an ongoing conflict since many years ago. It’s certainly not the first time you have encountered overgrowth or rust which happened due to humidity. The best way to take care of your scooter is to always keep it safe and warm.

You just wouldn’t believe us, how many times we see scooters being left without proper rain cover under heavy rain. Of course rain can always catch up with you as you ride. What to do then? Simply use cloth to get rid of excess water and let the remaining one dry up, before using the vehicle.

Did you know that humidity is often the main cause of squeaking wheels? That is because brake pads become inflated. However, it isn’t anything to worry about, they will return to normal by riding the scooter.

Proper conservation is the key

If you are interested in daily day-to-day conservation, here’s what we recommend at Velobike.

First are the tyres, the most vital part. If you ride daily, they do get used up, so it is always a good idea to check on the pressure. If you lack the proper tools, that can be done at every gas station that you pass!

Speaking of tyres, a good tool to use would be K2 tire-doctor. Not only can it replenish missing air, in case of puncture, it can also fix that up for you. K2 is a product we are familiar with and use them to keep the scooters in pristine, shiny condition, so we really recommend giving those a go!

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Model ZT63 – Luxurious disability scooter

It seems our previous showcase was liked by many which is why we are writing a new one about our most luxurious disability scooter, featuring mobility scooters for sale. Favoured by many, ZT63 is an electric mobility scooter which instead of the regular look, charms with beautiful vespa style. What can you expect of this model?

If you are wondering which model to buy, then our vespa style luxurious disability scooter is the way to go. Not only it will provide you with this serious, elegant look while riding, it will definitely turn around many heads.

Being one of our long time bestsellers, this model is prized with high carry capacity and great suspension system. Riding it is a very smooth and pleasant experience and due to its weight, it offers high stability on uneven terrain.

Vintage look is just one the outside, it has a brand new heart

ZT63, like many of our mobility scooters for sale, comes equipped only with the brand-new technology. One of the features, highly favoured by all customers is a full electronic display. Even when it is dark, the aesthetic display panel is very easy to read.

Did you know this one scooter comes with a remote and pre-installed alarm system? Both easy to use and highly appreciated by our customers, those options surely will come in handy.

Speaking of handy, ZT63 is equipped with a USB port, which allows you to easily charge up your phone. This is definitely one of the top favourites, as we all know how nowadays we all strive to have contact with our close friends and family.

Timeless and luxurious disability scooter

Apart from technological features, it also comes with many others. As a luxurious disability scooter, ZT63 also has a shopping bag hook and cup holder. Both might seem like small additions, but their value to our customers often makes a big difference.

Model ZT63 comes also with two storages, the basket in the back or the spacious boot under the seat, both of which are secured by key and lock. And what do you think? Does this model have everything that you’d like from the scooter? If there is any way you can think of how to improve it, do tell us, we always welcome all the feedback we can get!

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Mobility scooter tyres – Solid or Air?

One of the key components of every mobility scooter are tyres, solid or air ones. Today in our blog we will discern differences between those two options. This should provide a handy guide for all customers, who wonder which kind of tyres are the best ones.

Making a decision to buy a mobility scooter, the choice between air and solid tyres should mostly depend on your intended use and you as the user. Most brands support only one type of tyres, but at Velobike we do sell both: air and solid tyres.

Air tyres that come as a standard with our mobility scooters or solid tyres upgrade both can fit Veleco mobility scooter models (and other similar vehicles) without trouble. The question is, which set would suit your needs?

Which type of tyres are best for mobility scooters? 

Unfortunately the choice isn’t easy to make, as there are numerous aspects which you should first take into account:

The quality of the ride – In case of pneumatic tyres, which offer much better shock absorption, air tyres ensure smoother ride. On bumpy roads, solid tyres can make your ride less comfortable.

Durability – There is no doubt that solid tyres seem to be more durable than air ones, because lesser external variables can affect them. They cannot be under or over inflated and the risk of puncture is minimalized.

Combined weight of scooter and its user – In case of heavy scooter combined with the weight of the user, solid tyres longevity might be vastly shortened due to weight impact. Were you to drive on uneven roads, there would be no amortization for the impact unlike in case of air tyres.

Terrain which the user travels on – As can be deduced from earlier points, terrain is often the major factor which influences the longevity of tyres. A gravel surface where there might be glass would definitely make solid tyres better suited for the job. In case of other terrain types though, air tyres would be a much better choice for you.

Price – Air tyres are definitely cheaper and in case of their malfunction, it is much easier to fix them. On the other hand, sometimes a single visit to a  voulcanizer may cost you more than a set of solid tyres for mobility scooter. So it is definitely something worth considering.

What are the consequences of picking the wrong type of tyre?

Imagine a situation, in which you pick solid tyres, deciding they will serve you longer. If the road was bumpy and uneven, the ride would not be smooth for you. At first tremors like that might be something acceptable for you, however, it could cause more problems later on!

While it might not be visible to naked eye, all the electronic cables, lightbulbs, battery and other mechanical parts would be forced to withstand continuous shock. This might cause cables to shift, sometimes unplug from important places or even damage electronics. The end result would be the vehicle shutting down in the middle of travel. Not only that, your own body might also be enduring similar strain on the way, and as mobility scooter providers who want our users to stay safe, we would never accept that.

4 questions worth asking yourself before choosing the type of tyres

If you are thinking about which type of tyres will be the best for you, ask yourself: How are you going to use your mobility scooter? How often? What kind of surfaces will you predominantly encounter? And is the long lifespan of the tyres a priority for you, or not? Answering these questions will help you make the right choice.

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