If you have a mobility scooter, you know how important it is for both your freedom and independence. With the right care, mobility scooters can give you years of invaluable independence. But after a while, you might be looking to upgrade your current scooter or simply fancy a new scooter to show off!
Selling your mobility scooter is a great way to make back a bit of money to help towards a new scooter, or just for a few extra quid in your pocket!
If you are looking to sell your mobility scooter then you might be wondering what are the steps for selling it. There are a few things to consider, so we’ve put together this handy guide to help out.
Tips on selling your mobility scooter
Here are some main top tips you should consider before you sell your mobility scooter:
Give it a clean and service
Give your scooter a nice clean to ensure it looks as good as new! You should also give it a bit of a service as well, so check the tyres, battery, lights and brakes. You could take it to a specialist mobility scooter repair shop and they could do it for you.
We have another handy blog on mobility scooter care tips.
Take clear photos
If you are selling online, take lots of clear photos of the scooter from all angles including details such as the battery and other hardware.
If there are some scuffs or damage, be clear in the description and show them in the photos so the potential buyer is aware of them.
Get all paperwork ready
Get any paperwork such as warranties and service records ready as the new owner might want to see these and will need them for when they buy it from you.
Be safe
If you are selling your mobility scooter online, don’t give anyone your personal details until you have agreed on the sale with someone. And when you have arranged for them to visit, make sure someone is with you.
Where to sell a mobility scooter
There are plenty of places where you can sell your mobility scooter, here are a few suggestions:
Facebook marketplace: You can put your scooter on Facebook marketplace. This is a good option for local buyers/sellers but be prepared to get a lot of messages!
Ebay
Ebay is another handy online marketplace. You can auction your scooter or put it on for a buy-it-now price.
Specialist retailers
Some handy online retailers can buy your mobility scooter from you, such as Sunshine Scooters or Aspire2.co.uk.
Mobility shops
If you don’t like the idea of selling it online, then you can approach any local mobility retailers you have in your area. They would be happy to take a look at your scooter and might be easier to negotiate a price with someone face-to-face!
Donate
If you aren’t too worried about the money, you could donate your mobility scooter. You could donate it to a local charity, your council or donate to someone directly.
How much is my mobility scooter worth?
Getting a rough idea of how much your scooter is worth is a great place to start if you are deciding on a selling price. Do some research online for the make and model of your mobility scooter to see how much it retails for or how much others are selling theirs for.
You can compare prices and the condition of your scooter with others on the market. Does yours have less wear and tear? Are all the features working? Determining the condition of your scooter compared to others will help you get an idea of how much it is worth.
There is also a handy calculator tool on aspire2.co.uk to help you get an idea of its worth. Just fill in all the details and you’ll be given a quote.
Selling a mobility scooter key takeaways
So, you’ve decided you want to go ahead with selling your mobility scooter. Let’s break down the key takeaways from this blog:
- Research how much your scooter is worth
- Give it a clean and service
- Get the necessary paperwork ready
- Decide how where you would like to sell it
- Be safe
Follow these easy steps and you’ll be in a good position to sell your mobility scooter no matter how you decide to sell it.
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