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Medical Scooters Savings Tips for Power Chair Discounts

The power wheelchair market offers medical scooters for those in need of improved mobility. Slow outdated wheelchairs don't give individuals the kind of freedom of mobility they want. Medical scooters are more expensive than some other power chairs, but they offer a lot more features and benefits.

Medical scooters are available with two different types of motors. There are electric or gasoline powered ones.

Electric Scooters

By far the most often seen is the electric scooter. People like the convenience of charging it while it's not in use and not worrying with the maintenance of a fuel run motor. The costs associated with an electric charge are hardly noticeable as compared to the expense of gasoline and there are also no fumes involved.

Gas Powered Medical Scooters

For situations when a person is away from electrical power, the gasoline motor is more dependable. A gasoline powered motor will operate at a constant speed as long as there is gas in the tank. As the battery charge in an electric motor drains,the scooter will slow down and the power will fade.

FD - Front-wheel Drive

For moderate duty and basic use inside buildings, the FD type may be suitable for some people. These medical scooters are limited in that they can usually only carry up to 250 pounds, which may not be suitable for some individuals. Young or small individuals might get great use from the front-wheel drive scooters.

RD - Rear-wheel Drive

The rear drive scooters use larger mechanisms and can carry up to 350 pounds on the standard models. However, heavy-duty models are available that will carry 500 pound passengers. These are constructed for indoor or outdoor use and can travel long distances. They are generally faster than front drive scooters. A medical brace might need to be worn if faster speeds are used.

Choosing the Right Wheels

When you have all the information necessary, you should compare features and the desired application needed for a scooter. Making the right decision on a power scooter is important the first time around because of the cost involved and the fact that they last for many years. Be sure to get the opinion of the person who will use the scooter before you buy anything.

Making the Scooter Affordable

If you have a discount medical card, you can save on the purchase of your scooter. This type of savings often makes power chairs attainable for those who might otherwise be unable to afford them. You may also have many other items such as a medical brace or essential medical supplies that you need. The discount card usually provides benefits for those items as well.

A discount medical card prevents you from paying more than necessary for many of the medical products you buy. When shopping for medical scooters, make sure to get all the savings possible. Also check the warranty provided with the chair, what is covered under the warranty plan, and where service is performed if needed.

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Scooter Pick'r Up'r Scooter Lifting Device $24.99 The Scooter Pick’r Up’r is a simple device making it much easier and safer to manually load or unload an electric scooter.  This unique tool will fit the anti-tip wheels of most scooters.  Our mission is to improve mobility for the scooter owner when an electric lift or ramp is unavailable.  To be used when no lift or ramp is available Easily installed on all scooters No tools required Affordable for all scooter owners Easy for two people to safely load the scooter without damaging the carriage. Device can remain on the scooter when the scooter is not in use. Home Medical Supplies & Equipment , Scooters , Scooter Accessories , Scooter Accessories

Drive Medical Scooter Basket-Rear For Dive Power Scooters $98.99 FEATURES Easy to install 11.75" x 16.75" x 11.25" For use with all Drive and most manufacturers scooters. Warranty: 1 year Home Medical Supplies & Equipment , Scooters , Scooter Accessories , Accessories

Drive Medical Bobcat 3-Wheel Mobility Scooter $899.99 FEATURES: For indoor and outdoor use Allows for 32.2” turning radius Convenient, compact 4 piece design makes tool free assembly and disassembly easy Easy to remove batteries Protected thumb style throttle Comfortable height adjustable seat with flip back, adjustable with arms Comes with anti-tippers Top speed 4 mph and a cruising range of 7.5 miles Flat free tires Comes with large carry basket Easy to adjust tiller Comes with 2, 12Ah batteries Weight capacity: 250 lbs Product can be returned within 30 days of purchase. Product must be returned in original packaging. Drive Peace of Mind Plan Features A single phone number for troubleshooting, replacement parts or repairs available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. Professional troubleshooting and service by highly trained industry professionals with years of product experience No out-of-pocket expense for repairs or replacements - your only costs occur should you need to ship the product to us Using the Plan To use the Plan, follow these simple steps: Have the model, serial number, date of purchase and the name of the Retailer (Walgreens.com) ready If you choose to call: Have the product nearby so that troubleshooting can begin promptly Call (866) 621-4933 to reach a Peace of Mind Service Technician directly Tell the service technician that the product is protected under the Peace of Mind Protection Plan You can go to drivemedical.com (https://drivemedical.com/catalog/pom/), look for the link to the Online Form and complete. Or, if you prefer email, you can email peaceofmind@drivemedical.com When speaking to the service technician, they will evaluate the situation with the product and take necessary steps to remedy the problem.Often, our trained technical service representatives can diagnose the problem over the phone. If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the service technician will explain the quickest, most efficient solution for getting the product running again. These solutions may include, but are not limited to, shipment of an easy-to-install replacement part, service by an authorized service technician or service at our facility. * Damage resulting from neglect, misuse, and failure to follow manufacturers instructions or normal wear and tear (tires, fabric/upholstery, bearings, ABS plastic shrouds, footrests, fuses, bulbs, bumpers, aesthetics, etc.) are excluded from coverage. Coverage also excludes battery or charger installation or maintenance service. Industry Leading Warranty We offer a limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser for the frame on your Drive and ActiveCare Mobility scooter. We also include a fourteen (14) month limited warranty for the drive train components (transaxle, motor, wiring harness, and brake) and six (6) months warranty on the battery. This warranty does not extend to purchasers of used equipment. The limited warranty does not cover labor charges. Home Medical Supplies & Equipment , Scooters , Mobility Scooters ,

Drive Medical S38651 Bobcat 4 Wheel Compact Scooter Blue $1047.21 The Bobcat 4 Wheel Compact Scooter in Blue by Drive Medical is ideal for indoor and outdoor use and is lightweight and easy to operate. It has a 35.4 turning radius with a top speed of 4 mph. and a cruising range of 7.5 miles. It comes in a convenient compact 4 piece design allows for easy tool free assembly and disassembly. The comfortable height adjustable seat comes with flip back adjustable arms and antitippes to ensure users comfort and safety. The large carry basket provides a safe storage space for personal items and the tiller folds down for easy storage. Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.

Drive Medical S38600 Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Scooter Red $975.6 The Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Scooter by Drive Medical is ideal for indoor and outdoor use and is lightweight and easy to operate. It has a 32.2 turning radius with a top speed of 4 mph. and a cruising range of 7.5 miles. It comes in a convenient compact 4 piece design allows for easy tool free assembly and disassembly. The comfortable height adjustable seat comes with flip back adjustable arms and antitippes to ensure users comfort and safety. The large carry basket provides a safe storage space for personal items and the tiller folds down for easy storage. Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.

Drive Medical S38650 Bobcat 4 Wheel Compact Scooter Red $1047.21 The Bobcat 4 Wheel Compact Scooter in Red by Drive Medical is ideal for indoor and outdoor use and is lightweight and easy to operate. It has a 35.4 turning radius with a top speed of 4 mph. and a cruising range of 7.5 miles. It comes in a convenient compact 4 piece design allows for easy tool free assembly and disassembly. The comfortable height adjustable seat comes with flip back adjustable arms and antitippes to ensure users comfort and safety. The large carry basket provides a safe storage space for personal items and the tiller folds down for easy storage. Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.

Heartway Medical Products PF6 Mirage Power Scooter Red $3697.29 Mediumsized scooter. Color: Red. Delicately designed to offer unlimited angle adjustments on account of the unique tiller ram mechanism. Material: Steel Vinyl ABS Plastic Foam Rubber Silicone Aluminum. Maximum Speed: 4.5 mph. Turning Radius: 41.8 . Drive Wheels: 10 x 3.3 . Battery Range: 18.7 miles. Charger Type: 5Amp off board. Dimensions: 38.5 H x 24 W x 48 D.

Heartway Medical Products PF2 Bolero Power Scooter Red $3946.02 Mediumsized scooter. Color: Red. Great in shape and easy to drive. Material: Steel Vinyl ABS Plastic Foam Rubber Silicone Aluminum. Maximum Speed: 4.5 mph. Turning Radius: 43.3 . Drive Wheels: 10 x 3.4 . Battery Range: 18.7 miles. Charger Type: 5Amp off board. Dimensions: 34 H x 23.6 W x 51.5 D.

Devil Scooter $10 Devil Scooter

The Scooter Experience $10.99 The Scooter Experience

Heartway Medical Products PT3 Nomad 3 Power Scooter Red $2706.95 Electric scooter with three wheels. Folding seat. 450 W motor/transaxle. 285 lbs load capacity. Overall Length: 43.3 . Overall Width: 23.2 . Safe Climbing Angle 12o. Tire (Front): 2.80 / 2.50 ( 9 ) PU Foom Fillled. Tire (Rear): 10 x 3.3 PU Foom Filled. Max. Speed: 10 KPH (6.3 MPH). Range: 28 Km (17.5 miles). Transaxle With Mechanistic FreeWheel device. Controller Dynamic RHINO 110 Amp. FullAuto Magnetic Disc Safety Brake. Adjustable Driving Handle Driving Position and Angle are Adjustable. Turning Radius: 40.6 . Ground Clearance: 3 . Color: Red.

Drive Medical SF8010 Oxygen Cyldinder Caddy for Scooter $89.54 Easy to install. Can accommodate D and E size cylinders. For use with all Drive electric scooters and Sunfire Plus power wheelchair base manufacturers scooters. Color: Black.

Shoprider Parti 4 Wheel Personal Mobility Scooter $999.99 The Parti portable scooter is paving the way in dependable, fun mobility-a perfect solution for today's active lifestyle. The Parti scooter is equipped with easy-to-change VELCRO® brand color panels, so you can change the color of your scooter everyday! LET THE PARTI SCOOTER DO THE WALKING FOR YOU! Manufactured by the most reliable scooter brand on the market, the Parti scooter offers many innovative features designed to be user-friendly and fun to drive. An exceptional design created with the user in mind, the Parti scooter breaks down in seconds into 5 lightweight pieces using cable-less technology (no messy wire connectors). The simple quick-release battery-pack allows you to recharge the batteries without the scooter. Take the Parti scooter shopping, camping, to an amusement park with the family, or use around the house, this scooter drives effortlessly and stably turns in tight areas. The lightweight Parti scooter fits easily in most car trunks and easily assembles in seconds without tools. Features include batteries, puncture proof tires, set of three color panels (Red, Blue, and Champagne), front shopping basket, height-adjustable seat, adjustable handlebars, forward and reverse, horn, and 250 lb weight capacity. Quick and easy color-changeable panels for a different color every day Only 95 pounds total weight - heaviest piece is 33 pounds Quick-release battery pack for easy recharging Assembles in less than 30 seconds without tools, an industry first! Puncture proof tires, no flat tires Fits in most car trunks One year limited warranty Specifications Maximum Weight Capacity : 250 lbs Maximum Speed : 4 MPH Range Per Charge : Up to 8 Miles Total Weight of the Unit : 94 lbs Weight of Heaviest Part : 33 lbs Overall Dimensions ( LxWxH ) : 44' x 22" x 33" Turning Radius : 37" Rear Anti-Tipeprs Automatic Electromagnetic Braking System Home Medical Supplies & Equipment , Scooters , Mobility Scooters , Scooters

Heartway Medical Products PF3 Nomad 4 Power Scooter Red $2835.71 Four wheel electric scooter. Standard sized ergonomic seat with flipup armrests. Compact 22 Ah batteries. 250 lbs load capacity. Overall Length: 45.3 . Overall Width: 23.2 . Safe Climbing Angle 12o. Tire (Front): 2.80 / 2.50 (9 ) PU Foom Filled. Tire (Rear): 10 x3.3 PU Foom Filled. Max. Speed 10 KPH (6.3 MPH). Range: 28 Km (17.5 miles). Battery Gel LeadAcid 12V 22Ah x 2Pcs 6.3Kgs(13.9 lbs) /Pc. Charger 4A Off Board. Controller Dynamic RHINO 110Amp. Brake FullAuto Magnetic Disc Safety Brake. Driving Handle Driving Position and Angle are Adjustable. Turning Radius: 40.6 . Color: Red.

Drive Medical S45002GT Daytona Gt 4Wheel Scooter Blue1 Case $2208.7 Daytona 4 GT 4 Wheel Standard Size Scooter (Has replaced the Daytona 4 S45002). For indoor and outdoor use. Ability to assemble/disassemble into 5 pieces. Contoured swivel seat is height and back adjustable features flip back height and width adjustable arms. Assembles and disassembles into 5 easy parts. Top speed 5 mph. Cruising range of 20 miles with U1 batteries (20 AMP batteries and U1 battery compatible). Comes standard with anti tippers. Comes with dual headlights and a tail light. New FingerPull throttle. Flat free tires. Large carry basket. Easy to adjust tiller. Has been tested and surpassed the Ansi Resna testing requirement. 70 amp Drive CTE Electronics. Comes with batteries. Color: Blue.

Scooter $29.8 Growing up in the Bronx in the 1960s, Scooter Riley finds himself caught in the middle between his NYPD cop father and his ex-firefighter grandfather as he discovers that baseball holds the key to shaping his life and helping him deal with the defining moments of growing up. By the author of Tietam Brown. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.

Scooter Girl $39.99 Scooter Girl - Giclee Print

Scooter Love $19.99 Scooter Love - Premium Poster

Siblings with Scooter $24.99 Siblings with Scooter - Photographic Print

Paris Scooter $32.99 Paris Scooter - Art Print

New Scooter $24.99 New Scooter - Photographic Print

Scooter Race $24.99 Scooter Race - Photographic Print

Parked Scooter $24.99 Parked Scooter - Photographic Print

Scooter Detail $19.99 Scooter Detail - Photographic Print

Drive Daytona GT 4 Wheel Scooter, Red $1219 Features of the Drive Daytona GT 4 Wheel Scooter: This 4 Wheel Standard Size Daytona 4 GT Scooter in Red by Drive Medical provides users with indoor and outdoor, independent mobility. This Scooter has the ability to assemble and disassemble into 5, easy to store and transport, pieces. The comfortable, contoured, swivel seat, and the flip back arms, are both height and width adjustable to accommodate most sizes. For added user safety, this Scooter comes complete with a headlight and tail light and convenient, flat-free tires. The Daytona 4 GT Scooter has been tested and surpassed the ANSI RESNA testing requirement, providing our consumers with added security. Top speed 5 mph. Cruising range of 20 miles w/U1 batteries (20 AMP batteries and U1 battery compatible). Comes standard with anti tippers. New “Finger-Pull” throttle. Large carry basket. Easy to adjust tiller. 70 amp Drive CTE Electronics. Comes with batteries. Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 1 Year on Electronic Controller and Drive Train Components, 6 Months on Battery Product Specifications: Seat Dimensions: 17"D x 17.5"W. Seat to floor deck height: 17" - 20". Safe climbing angle: 8 degrees. Ground clearance: 3". Gross Weight (with/without battery): 136/106 lbs Tire Size: 10" Max Speed: 5 mph Travel Range: 15 miles Turning radius: 64"

Drive Daytona GT 4 Wheel Scooter, Blue $1219 Features of the Drive Daytona GT 4 Wheel Scooter: This 4 Wheel Standard Size Daytona 4 GT Scooter in Blue by Drive Medical provides users with indoor and outdoor, independent mobility. This Scooter has the ability to assemble and disassemble into 5, easy to store and transport, pieces. The comfortable, contoured, swivel seat, and the flip back arms, are both height and width adjustable to accommodate most sizes. For added user safety, this Scooter comes complete with a headlight and tail light and convenient, flat-free tires. The Daytona 4 GT Scooter has been tested and surpassed the ANSI RESNA testing requirement, providing our consumers with added security. Top speed 5 mph. Cruising range of 20 miles w/U1 batteries (20 AMP batteries and U1 battery compatible). Comes standard with anti tippers. New “Finger-Pull” throttle. Large carry basket. Easy to adjust tiller. 70 amp Drive CTE Electronics. Comes with batteries. Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 1 Year on Electronic Controller and Drive Train Components, 6 Months on Battery Product Specifications: Seat Dimension: 17"D x 17.5"W. Seat to floor deck height: 17" - 20". Safe climbing angle: 8 degrees. Ground clearance: 3". Gross Weight (with/without battery): 136/106 lbs Tire Size: 10" Max Speed: 5 mph Travel Range: 15 miles Turning Radius: 64"

Drive Medical STDS1094 Single Fold Suitcase Style Wheelchair Scooter Ramps with Carry Bag Gun Metal $179.08 Designed to transition wheelchair or scooter from one surface height to another. Durable lightweight construction. Comes with carry bag. Perforated slots keep water from collecting on ramp. Variety of sizes to meet many elevation changes. Weight Capacity: 600 lbs. Size: 3 x 30 Size: 3 x 30 Weight Capacity: 600lbsLimited Lifetime Warranty

Scooter Couple $3.49 Scooter Couple Vinyl Sticker man and woman on blue scooter as seen above

Evil Scooter $3.49 Evil Scooter Vinyl Sticker devil girl on black scooter.

Scooter Pop $21.99 Lobo Scooter Pop - Art Print

Heartway Medical Products S9 Venus Power Scooter Silver $6183.48 IMC Heartway Venus features an informative digital control panel and welldesigned independent front and rear suspension system that provides comfort for the rider in all demanding places. Front Basket. Adjustable Tiller. Captain s Seat with Adjustable Armrests. Directions Indicators and Parking Light. Color: Silver. Maximum Speed: 6 MPH. Turning Radius: 38.5 . Ground Clearance: 3.9 . Range of Travel: 18 miles per charge. Overall Length: 50 . Overall Width: 26 . Std. Seat Width: 18 . Std. Seat Depth: 18 . Front Wheels: 11 x 4 . Rear Wheels: 11 x 4 . Breaks Down Into: 2 pieces.

Heartway Medical Products S8 Aviator Power Scooter Black $7403.92 IMC Heartway Aviator features a doublewishbone suspension sytem. This system is proven to cope with various terrains and promise a comfortable ride. The Aviator is also equipped with a state of the art and easy to use digital control panel. Captain s Chair with Adjustable Armrests. Direction Indicators and Parking Light. Adjustable Tiller. Color: Black. Maximum Speed: 8 MPH. Turning Radius: 45.6 . Ground Clearance: 4.7 . Range of Travel: 21 miles per charge. Overall Length: 62 . Overall Width: 27.5 . Std. Seat Width: 20 . Std. Seat Depth: 19 . Front Wheels: 13 x 4 . Rear Wheels: 13 x 4 .

Heartway Medical Products S12 Vita Power Scooter Orange $8631.53 IMC Heartway Vita features a fully informative display that keeps the user informed of the time temperature speed and trip distance. The Vita is equipped with DoubleA arm suspensions in the front and a single post shock absorber in the rear. LEDonly Lighting Package. Four Pole 700W Motor. Dynamic Rhino 110 amp Controller. Color: Orange . Maximum Speed: 8 MPH. Turning Radius: 50 . Ground Clearance: 3 . Range of Travel: 22 miles per charge. Overall Length: 55 . Overall Width: 27.5 . Std. Seat Width: 20 . Std. Seat Depth: 18 . Front Wheels: 13 x 4 . Rear Wheels: 13 x 5 .

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