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No DLA? No Problem – Quingo Offers Flexible Scooter Hire Services

Quingo Scooters understands that some users depend on Disability Living Allowance (DLA), to finance their mobility scooters. But the government is moving from DLA to a new system and this could deprive up to 700 people per week of their Motability vehicles. If you’re one of these people, don’t worry, as Quingo Scooters provides a range of flexible scooter hire services for you to take advantage of.

Exploring options

DLA is being replaced with Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This comes with an allowance for enhanced mobility. Due to strict criteria, you may not qualify for this allowance under the new system, even if you depend on a mobility scooter to get around. However, we are pleased to offer alternative solutions if you are affected by this.

Quingo offer flexible finance options on all of our scooters, which will allow you to own your mobility scooter. However, we also understand that not everyone wishes to buy their scooter. This is why we offer our easy term contract hire on all models. This is a more flexible option than Motability, available on a 2 or 3 year term. Most importantly, our contract hire scheme does not require you to be receiving high level DLA or the PIP enhanced mobility payments.

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Easy term contract hire

Coupled with a higher level of insurance, our easy term contract hire option is more flexible than Motability.

When you opt for contract hire, you can have your Quingo Scooter with just one simple monthly payment, allowing you to use your mobility vehicle without worrying about the cost. With contract hire, you’ll also receive the following benefits, ensuring you get real value for money with Quingo Scooters:

  • Fixed monthly cost: You will benefit from a fixed, low monthly rental fee that won’t rise in your hire period, making it easy for you to factor mobility into your budget long-term.
  • Demonstrations services: Before hiring a Quingo Scooter, you can ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable mobility advisors to give you a full demonstration and assessment, for free, in your home. 
  • Training programme: During your demonstration, you’ll be offered the chance to take our Blue Diamond training programme, to learn how to use a mobility scooter safely. We would advise you to take advantage of this training programme, but you won’t be required to.
  • Full customisation: After you’ve selected your model, a completely qualified Quingo engineer will deliver it straight to your door. The engineer will customise the model according to your exact specifications, so you can be as comfortable a possible when using a Quingo Scooter.
  • Maintenance services: You can ask Quingo to conduct any necessary services, maintenance or repairs on your scooter. We will include call outs in your hire contract and we will even supply you with speedy roadside scooter recovery services, every day of the year.
  • Comprehensive insurance: If your Quingo Scooter gets damaged for any reason, you can benefit from a comprehensive insurance package, when you hire one of our models. This includes fire & flood damage cover, accidental damage cover and theft cover for loss or damage. We also include tyre and battery cover, for up to two Quingo Scooters with our easy term contract hire.

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Value for money

With so many benefits, you can get real value for money when renting a Quingo Scooter on an easy term contract hire basis. Our prices start from as little as £22 per week, allowing you to get around on a safe, stable, quality Scooter without stretching your budget too thin, even if you won’t receive the enhanced mobility component in the government’s new PIP programme.

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.

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Quingo Scooters partner with Maggie’s Culture Crawl Oxford to Raise £24,000

Here at Quingo Scooters we’re always eager to support charities and good causes where we can. So, back in September we were over the moon to be able to loan two Quingo Mobility Scooters for use in the Maggie’s Culture Crawl Oxford walk.

Quingo Scooters partner with Maggie’s Culture Crawl Oxford to Raise £24,000

Maggie’s

Maggie’s is a charity which offers support to those affected by cancer and their families. It has Cancer Support Specialists, Benefits Advisors, Therapists and Psychologists on hand to give a range of specialised support. Maggie’s also have centres up and down the country, and provide a much needed welcoming and calm space.

Maggie’s Culture Crawls are a yearly initiative to raise vital money that helps to keep the centres running. They’re part night walk, part cultural adventure. They’re also great fun, taking you to different locations where you can discover some unique and fantastic sights, whilst you savour some delicious food as well.  Along the way, there is also access provided to some amazing buildings in each city. With walks in major cities such as London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Oxford, Newcastle, Manchester and Swansea, you’re sure to find one near you! You can register your interest for next year’s walks here.

Maggie’s Culture Crawl Oxford

On September 23rd Maggie’s Culture Crawl came to Oxford, and was made accessible for all with the help of Quingo Scooters.

The event saw 140 people walking 8 miles across the city, stopping at special venues along the way such as The Story Museum, Magdalen College, Oxford Castle Unlocked and contemporary art gallery OVADA. The group were then entertained by local group Mim’s Belly Dancers, Wolvercote Morris Men and Short Drag Roger ‘pirate’ singers. Refreshments were also kindly provided by the likes of Simply Food to Go, Tesco and Horsebox Coffee Co.

Commenting on the Crawl, one member of the group said “It was enormously enjoyable for us all. Sea shanties on the river, belly dancers in the museum, Morris dancers in the prison, ghosts, super snacks and a very interesting walk!”

Quingo Scooters partner with Maggie’s Culture Crawl Oxford to Raise £24,000

Astounding Success

The Crawl was a magnificent success, raising £24,000 for Maggie’s Oxford centre.

Claire Marriott, Centre Head of Maggie’s Oxford, said: “As a charity, Maggie’s Oxford relies on donations to continue to develop our unique, high quality programme of support for people with cancer and their families and friends. We’re so grateful to everyone who supported the walk, but especially those who took part and got sponsored by friends and family. £24,000 will go a long way in providing the support people need to find their way through cancer.”

The centre has been providing support for those affected by cancer across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire for nearly two years. If you’d like to know more information about Maggie’s Oxford and what support they could offer you, head to its website or give the team a call on  01865 751882.

About Quingo Scooters

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.

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Quingo Scooters User Mari Akhurst Takes Para Dressage Medal!

Last month, Great Britain’s up-and-coming Para Dressage riders travelled to the West Midlands for the Summer Festival of Para Dressage. One of these riders was Mari Akhurst – a Quingo Air user.

Quingo donated the Air scooter to Mari to support her amazing ambitions of being a Para Dressage rider. Mari was recently in touch to tell us all about how the summer festival went.

Dressage developments

This year saw the second ever running of this increasingly popular festival. It’s unique in the fact that it provides a platform for riders to compete, whilst offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great introduction for anyone starting their Para Dressage journey.

However, this year saw an exciting development – the introduction of the Bronze Intro Championship for those participants who have not competed at a BD Para Equestrian Championship in the last 5 years. This welcomes rookies to the sport, as well as being open to riders from The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) groups too. It’s definitely an opportunity for Para Riders to get out there and be seen, as well as broadening their competitive horizons.

“Dream come true!”

22 year old Mari Akhurst competed in the Para Equestrian Silver Championships, taking the Grade Ia Silver and was awarded 73.55%. She was riding Glesni Owen’s 17 year-old son of Welt Hit II, Sky O’Hara.

Mari was absolutely over the moon, and she expressed her joy on her Facebook page. “Sky warmed up brilliantly and just did the best test ever! I was so proud of him. He helped me out enormously and showed what a great team we make! I finished the test on such a high, we couldn’t have done any more, either of us!”

Mari also expressed how relieved she was that the two had improved drastically: “The whole picture was so much of an improvement especially the contact that we have always struggled with. When I found out we had won I was on cloud ten and so was Sky! Then to find out we had won by over 5% and had over 76% from one judge (the C judge), was the icing on the cake! Out last ever Silver Championships too, and we went out with a bang. Another dream come true!”

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.

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We’ll see you at the Mobility Roadshow 2016!

Quingo Scooters are happy to announce that we will once again be at the Mobility Roadshow this year, where you’ll be able to discover first hand the winning stability, agility and comfort of our mobility scooters.

The Mobility Roadshow is an event specifically for people seeking to regain or maintain independent mobility, and provides a place where you can get all the product and service information you need under one roof.  The Mobility Roadshow has been showcasing mobility innovation for over 30 years. You’ll find a wealth of information on accessible vehicles, adapted driving controls, mobility scooters, ramps, wheelchairs, hoists and so much more.

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This year for the first time ever at the Mobility Roadshow, you’ll be able to test-drive the latest 5 wheel Quingo models. Quingo are pleased to be offering this as we know what a difference is makes to get up close and personal with the mobility scooters and to get a good feel for them.

The entire Quingo range will be there, as well as the very latest accessories, including the all new Q-Cam Rear View Camera and Display. We’re excited to share with you how committed we are to the safety and wellbeing of our customers, as we showcase our innovative approach to mobility scooter design.

Quingo are the only 5 wheel mobility scooter range in the world. Our ground-breaking design allows users to safely perform manoeuvres not possible on a standard mobility scooter. We’re constantly investing in the research and development of our scooters, always seeking to enhance the user’s experience even more. That’s why we’re thrilled to be bringing our 6 model range to the show for you to experience and try out at your own leisure.

This great event is completely free admission and will be held at the famous Silverstone Race Circuit, Northampton. You can find us in Hall 3 on stand 83-84 at the Mobility Roadshow from 26th-28th May, we’ll see you there!

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.

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Disabled Access Day is on the Way!

Next month sees the return of Disabled Access Day; Quingo Scooters explains what it’s all about and what you can do to in order to take part in this incredible day on March 12.

The first ever Disabled Access Day took place last year on January 17th. It was a hugely successful with 11 countries and 261 venues taking part. The day enjoyed massive media exposure and was a great success in spreading the word! This success was thanks to all those people who took part and who helped spread the word and encouraged venues, organisations and charities in their area to get involved.
This year the hope is even more of you will get involved and the day will continue to grow year in year out as organisations see greater interest.

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What is it?

Disabled Access Day came about after Paul Ralph, a power chair user and Euan’s Guide supporter, went to a ‘try it out day’ at his local bus company:

“Prior to this, I had not used the bus network in my hometown because I was unsure how the ramp operated, how ticketing worked and if my power chair would fit.  I attended a demonstration organised by the local bus company with the opportunity to explore a stationary bus. Extra staff were on hand to explain the process of getting on and off safely. There was ample time to become more familiar with the layout of the bus and with what you need to know as a wheelchair using passenger. I’m now a frequent bus user.

Chatting with friends, I thought how great it would be if there were similar initiatives, including some more informal events, happening across the country on one specific day. The idea of encouraging disabled people to also try something new that day appeared and out of it came the idea of Disabled Access Day.”

How can I take part?

It’s super simple. Just visit any participating venue that you may never have been to before.

You can find places that are taking part near you by clicking here.

Just enter the name of your town or post code and the nearest attractions to you will be listed.

Whether that’s a café, a museum, an art gallery or even a football stadium – somewhere you may have though was inaccessible to you in the past the choice is entirely yours!

Many attractions across the country are holding accessible guided tours in the hope of showing you just how easy it is to get about and explore what they have to offer, in the hope that you’ll visit again in the future!

There are also promotions from some of the biggest brands on the actual day itself, including offers from Café Nero, Barclays and Strada. So make sure you go and grab your complimentary hot drink from your nearest Café Nero on the 12th March! These chains are nationwide, but you can check on the website for your nearest branch and to find out what activities are going on nearer the time.

Where is it?

Everywhere! Events are being held up and down the country and various places. So no matter where you are, you can get involved! There are already nearly 100 venues taking part in Disabled Access Day 2016, and you can find out about the nearest places getting involved near you here. From arts centres and theatres to shopping centres and coffee shops – there’s loads of different things going on!

Who is it for?               

Disabled Access Day is for all disabled people, their families & friends and their carers.

If you’re getting involved this year, we’d love to hear about it! Use our contact form to show us any snaps of your day or to share your Disabled Access Day story.

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.