A mobility scooter
can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying
one is crucial.
When making
a purchase, you need to know that the product is suitable for all your needs,
and that the company is a qualified and experienced supplier. You need to know
that they will look after you and your scooter, now and in the future. Buying a
second hand scooter or wheelchair can be as difficult as buying a second hand
car. But you can reduce the risks by buying from a British Healthcare TradesAssociation (BHTA) specialist. As a
member of the BHTA, TGA Mobility is signed up to standards that go beyond our
legal obligations in terms of the service we offer.
BHTA
represents companies who make or sell products that help people live more
independently and, as an inaugural member of Trading Standards Institute’s
(TSI) new Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, was one of the first associations
supporting a new UK-wide scheme to strengthen industry self-regulation.
TGA is based in Sudbury, Suffolk and has been
a respected designer, manufacturer and provider of mobility products for 25
years with a specialty in scooters. TGA is renowned for its high quality,
diverse range that includes the Breeze that is a national favourite, the
ever-popular Eclipse car boot scooter through to the funky cutting edge Vita
and market-leading wheelchair Powerpack. As a family-run business, TGA is
dedicated to quality, innovation and service with all of its products
undergoing rigorous testing before delivery ensuring peace of mind and trouble
free ownership.
If you buy
from TGA Mobility as a BHTA mobility specialist, we will:
· check that your second hand scooter
is safe and road worthy, and offer a proper guarantee.
· help you to assess its suitability
for your needs.
· offer all the services of training
and backup that you would receive if you had bought new.
· charge a fair price.
The BHTA
has produced a simple guide, “Get wise to buying a mobility vehicle”, which is
available free to download from www.bhta.net/home/get-wise.htm or by contacting BHTA on 020 7702 2141.
Points to
consider include:
· is it comfortable?
· can I get on and off easily?
· will it be suitable for all types of
ground I anticipate using it over?
· do I need it to be able to climb
kerbs?
· does it give me the mileage range I
need, not just at home, but when I want to visit friends or make a trip?
Consumers
can look for the TSI Approved Code logo, or find a member of an approved code
in their area by searching a dedicated database at www.tradingstandards.gov.uk.
Under the
scheme, which replaces the Office of Fair Trading scheme, businesses are
required to offer enhanced consumer protection, including offering ombudsman or
arbitration to resolve disputes, protecting customer deposits and respecting
consumers in their own home.
TGA Mobility T: 01787 882244 E:sales@tgamobility.co.uk www.tgamobility.co.uk
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