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Quingo’s Top Tips for Driving Your Mobility Scooter

Sometimes it’s great to go back to basics to make sure that you’re having the best possible experience on your mobility scooter. Quingo Scooters are always encouraging users to be safe and comfortable when driving their mobility scooters, so we’ve put together some top tips to prepare you for your best journey yet!

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  • Before driving your mobility scooter, it’s important to get as comfortable as possible. Remember to always place your feet on the footplates.
  • Now you can switch on your mobility scooter. This is the point where you should check to see if the battery level indicator is in the green area. If not, make sure to charge your scooter. We’ve put together a useful guide to charging your mobility scooter on the blog previously.
  • Pull in your right hand accelerator lever slowly to enable your scooter to move off. The more you pull the lever, the faster your scooter will go. As you get more accustomed to the lever’s functionality, you can increase the speed.
  • To brake, release the lever. If you become unsure or if you feel unsafe then release the lever.
  • When turning, slow down and look in the direction you wish to travel. If you come up to a blind corner you should sound your horn.
  • If you’re taking any medication at all, it’s very important that you check with your doctor that you’re ability to drive your mobility scooter won’t be affected.
  • When it’s time to get off your mobility scooter, make sure that you’ve stopped safely on a flat area. Remember to turn off the ignition and remove the key before you get off.
  • For more information to help you have the best experience possible from your Quingo, be sure to have a read of your handbook and service manual.
  • It’s always a good idea to have a read of the Highway Code regarding mobility scooters, to learn more about the rules that govern driving mobility scooters both on the road and on the pavements. You can find this at uk.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Days Out, News, Public Transport, Quingo Scooters

Uber Offer uberASSIST – Improving Accessibility

Here at Quingo Scooters we’re passionate about finding new tools and discovering how they can make travelling with your mobility scooter that little bit easier.

Back in October last year, the increasingly popular taxi company Uber launched a new feature to their London services. uberASSIST is a ‘transport option to provide additional assistance for disabled riders and others with access needs, including those who may just feel more comfortable with an extra hand when getting from A to B at the tap of a button.’

Getting around the city can be a struggle for anyone, so it’s great to know that at the tap of an app you can relax knowing that your every need is being taken care of whilst travelling around the city.

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Uber created the service as they weren’t impressed with the accessibility of London’s transport network. Only 24% of London’s underground stations have step free access, and new research suggests that those who are disabled use taxis and other private hire vehicle services more than those who are not disabled.

Uber have worked with Transport for All to develop uberASSIST, making sure that it offers the same convenience, reliability and safety features of standard Uber journeys – all at affordable prices.

Uber reassure that you will have complete ease of communication, driven by a driver that has completed a disability equality course delivered by Transport for All and Inclusion London. Uber’s vehicles can accommodate most folding mobility scooters, and are hoping to add fully accessible mobility scooter vehicles to their service this year.

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How to request uberASSIST

If you live in London, and would like to try the uberASSIST service next time you require a taxi, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Uber app and create your account
  2. Add the codeASSISTUK into PROMOTIONS
  3. Move the icon on the slider to ASSIST
  4. Set your location and request your ride

Affordable accessibility

Robin Hindle Fisher, Chair of the Extra Costs Commission, said of the service: “Life costs more if you are disabled. Research shows that this adds up to an average of £550 per month. I was pleased to chair the Extra Costs Commission which set out to identify ways to drive these costs down. We heard time and time again from disabled people that they are paying far too much for private hire vehicles and taxis.

“That’s why we are pleased that Uber have taken on this challenge by launching uberASSIST to better train their drivers, increase the accessibility of their vehicles, and drive down these extra costs disabled people face.”

Share your experience with Quingo!

If you’ve tried the uberASSIST service with your Quingo, we’d be delighted to hear about your experience. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooters range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Accessories, News, Quingo Scooters

Brand New, Safe & Affordable 5 Wheel Mobility for 2016!

Quingo Scooters are all about safe, comfortable, freedom combined with first class service, support and aftercare. It is this unique combination of innovative products and service that makes our customers’ journey such an enjoyable and rewarding one. It is also why our customer feedback from both our internal surveys and independent user feedback has been consistently rated at 100% for products and 99% for service for the last 12 months.

Providing value has always been at the centre of everything we do and to that end we have been working hard on a brand new way to offer safer mobility and even more value.

The Quingo team are delighted to announce a new fully inclusive contract hire scheme for 2016! It means that you can now enjoy all the stability, agility and comfort advantages of a Quingo 5 wheel mobility vehicle including all servicing and maintenance, insurance cover, roadside recovery cover, all call outs and repairs and all consumables from just £22 per week with fixed payments that never increase.

What does the new 2016 contract hire scheme include?

  • A brand new Quingo
  • Full Scooter Insurance
  • Roadside Recovery
  • Servicing & Maintenance
  • Call-outs & Repairs
  • Tyre & Battery Cover
  • All Consumables
  • 3 Year Warranty
  • Safety Assessment
  • Delivery & Tuition
  • Fixed payments
  • No increases

All this is available from just £22 per week (subject to terms and conditions). The cost is fixed for the term and will never increase – making planning your finances manageable and eliminates any unforeseen expenditure.

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Making sure your Quingo is right for you

We have a team of friendly Quingo mobility advisers who will guide you through all the benefits of 5 wheels and help you select the correct model for your specific needs.

Safety first

Before you enjoy the benefits of Quingo we want to make sure that you are safe and able to do so. That’s why every customer is guided through our ‘Blue Diamond Driver Check’ – a free safety assessment that promotes safe, comfortable and confident scooter use – essential to your peace of mind. Once completed successfully, your ‘Blue Diamond’ badge can be displayed on your Quingo to demonstrate that you are safe to those around you.

In line with the Department for Transport guidelines, we believe that trying Quingo for yourself, on your own familiar roads and pavements not only ensures your safety but also identifies precisely which model is right for you and your surroundings

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A plan that’s right for you

 As well as our new contract hire offering, we can also offer a range of ‘Easy Payment Plans’ including interest free credit and remember that all Quingo Scooters come with an industry leading 3-year warranty.

For full details on our new contract hire scheme or any of our other ‘Easy Payment Plans’ please call 0800 731 3376

 

Terms & Conditions

All Quingo Mobility Scooters are available on the Contract Hire Plan provided and managed by First Senior Finance Ltd. All Insurance products are provided by First Senior Insurance Services Ltd. Both companies are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Contract Hire Plan provides a brand new Quingo Scooter and includes Maintenance/Insurance/Consumables/Roadside Recovery subject to T&C’s, full details available on request.

You will not own the scooter at the end of the plan. Example given is for the Quingo Air 2 on the Contract Hire Plan at £22 a week over 156 weeks with an initial advance payment of £250. All Contract Hire Plans offered are subject to status. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Ltd (AMC). AMC is an appointed representative of First Senior and is a Company Incorporated and Registered in England and Wales, Company number 3449882, whose registered office is Sovereign Court 230, Upper Fifth Street, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 2HR.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. For more information on the Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Quingo Scooters

Five tips for reversing on your Quingo

With the introduction of new optional reversing cameras on the Vitess 2 and the Toura 2 , Quingo thought some advice for those who reverse the traditional way was timely. Reversing is something you will encounter at some point when driving your Quingo, whether you’re reversing out of the drive or manoeuvring out from the garage. Continue reading Five tips for reversing on your Quingo →

Wellbeing

Useful tips for driving your Quingo scooter

Today, the Quingo team wants to give you a few points to bear in mind when driving your scooter, which will help you have the best possible experience, whilst retaining maximum levels of security and comfort.

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The Quingo team share some useful tips on driving your Quingo

 

What you need to know before driving your Quingo

Before purchasing your Quingo, an advisor will have talked you through everything you need to know to ensure you have the safest and most enjoyable experience.

Here’s an outline of some of the key points to consider:

  1. Before driving your Quingo, make sure you get comfortable. Remember – you should always place your feet on the footplates.
  2. At this point, you can switch your Quingo on and check to see if the battery level indicator is in the green area. If not, you should charge your Quingo. We’ve written a useful guide to charging your Quingo’s batteries on this blog.
  3. Pull in your right hand accelerator lever slowly for your vehicle to move off. The more you pull the lever, the faster your Quingo will go. As you get more accustomed to the lever’s functionality, you can increase the speed.
  4. To brake, release the lever. If you become unsure or if you feel unsafe then release the lever.
  5. When turning, slow down and look in the direction you wish to travel. If you come up to a blind corner you should sound your horn.
  6. If you’re taking any new medication it’s very important that you check with your doctor or physician that your ability to drive your Quingo won’t be affected.
  7. To get off your Quingo, make sure that you’ve stopped safely on a flat area. Remember to turn off the ignition and remove the key before getting off.

Maximum safety and comfort on your travels

We want you to have as safe and enjoyable experience as possible on your journeys; following these points will help you get the most out your Quingo 5 wheel scooter. This information can also be found in your Quingo’s handbook & service manual.

To read the Highway Code regarding mobility scooters you can visit gov.uk to find out more about the rules governing driving mobility scooters both on the road and on pavements.