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Battery Installation Wheelchairs and scooters typically require two batteries with 24-volt series connection. Never mix and match different battery manufacturers or technologies, or use batteries that do not have similar date codes. Never mix Gel batteries and AGM batteries. Always fully charge batteries prior to use Follow installation and start-up instructions provided by the mobility […]
Read our Get The Very Best Out Of Your Mobility Batteries! guide
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STOP! Five signs your mobility batteries may need replacing…. Your machine doesn’t travel as far as it used to. It has started to become sluggish. The machine stops or cuts out. The battery lights drop faster, or never reaches full even after charging. When charging, the charger doesn’t recognise the batteries. Remember: always take […]
Read our Batteries Need Replacing? guide
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Castor wheels are the swivel wheels on manual and powered wheelchairs. They are available in various different sizes and styles. In a lot of instances the dimensions of the castor wheel are written on the side wall of the tyre. If there are no markings on the tyre the castor will have to be measured […]
Read our Castor Wheel Guide guide
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Puncture Proof Tyres from Mobility Pitstop. These tyres are completely solid, and therefore cannot be punctured or burst. Mobility Pitstop now offer solid puncture proof tyres which are manufactured using improved polyurethane processes which are much lighter and provide a much softer ride than traditional rubber based infill processes. In fact the ride quality is […]
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Pneumatic Tyre Fitting Always work in a clean environment where possible. Before fitting check that the tyre is the correct size for the rim and there are no obvious signs of damage or manufacturing defect. If using a new inner tube (advisable) check that it is the correct size for the tyre you are fitting […]
Read our Tyre Fitting guide
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Choosing a Ramp The first thing to decide when choosing a ramp is what you require the ramp for. Is it to load a scooter/power chair into a vehicle or gain access to a building. Each scenario is listed in detail below. Loading Ramps There are different options of ramps for loading 3 or 4 […]
Read our Mobility Ramp Guide guide
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Lower Your Mobility Running Cost with Mobility Pitstop.Com Mobility Pitstop specialises in the supply of Spare Parts for all your mobility vehicle needs, from Batteries and Tyres to transaxles and Motors. We pride ourselves on expert knowledge and express delivery plus, of course, great prices that won’t be beaten. Mobility Pitstop aims to provide great […]
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All the products in our comfort category have their own individual features. The information below provides a summary of these features. Neo G Neo G are medical product innovators of ‘Class 1 Medical Devices’, supplying medical professionals, therapists and sport markets worldwide with creative orthopaedic solutions. All Neo G products are manufactured in ISO, CE […]
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Check your tyres regularly. Before you set out, it’s important to check your tyres for signs of wear & tear. This is especially important in winter months when conditions can make surfaces slippery. If your scooter has pneumatic tyres, these should be correctly inflated and the pressures checked on a monthly basis. If your scooter has […]
Read our Winter Care Checklist guide
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Recycling your old electricals is easy! Recycle your electrical and electronic devices free at your local recycling centre. To find your nearest centre, visit the Recycle More website and type in your postcode. Under the Waste Battery Regulations, Mobility Pitstop are now offering a take back scheme for all portable waste batteries. You can return […]
Read our Battery Recycling guide
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Mobility Battery Finder Deciding which battery you want may seem complicated at first as not all mobility scooter batteries are the same. There are two different types: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries (also referred to as Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries) and GEL Mobility Batteries, AND they can come in different sizes. A few simple […]
Read our A Guide to Buying Mobility Scooter Batteries guide
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Choosing the Right Scooter for You Anyone struggling to carry out their daily routine due to limited mobility can benefit from a scooter, whether it is to move around their property and garden, visit the local shops, visit friends or explore places further afield independently. Mobility scooters are easy to use, economical to run and […]
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