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Holidays, Quingo Scooters, Tips and Advice, Wellbeing

How to Stay Safe in the Summer

Here at Quingo Scooters we love it when summer is in full swing and we get to explore the great outdoors on our mobility scooter, having fantastic days out with our friends and family.

The sun does great things for our mood and our spirits, however there are just a few precautions to take when you’re spending time in it. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are just a few of the problems you may encounter if the right measures are not taken, but we’ve put together some advice to make sure you can enjoy the sun without a care in the world.

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Drink plenty

Dehydration can become a problem in the sun, especially in later life, as body water content decreases as people get older. Some medications can also make you more susceptible to dehydration. If you stick to a few simple rules however, this can be avoided very easily.

Keeping water bottles and/or a water cooler available throughout the day wherever you are should be simple enough. Instead of waiting until you’re thirsty, have small drinks at regular intervals – you may already be dehydrated and not know it yet. If you struggle to drink water on its own you could try something such as cordial, however be sure to stay away from sugary or caffeinated drinks as these are a  diuretic and encourage dehydration. If you do take medication for any conditions, try to drink 8oz of fluid every time you take your tablets.

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Protect your skin

It may seem simple enough, but the skin can often be overlooked when you’re out and about under the sun. Exposure to UV rays can be extremely damaging to your skin whether the sun is out or not, and there are often places we forget about when we’re applying sun lotion. The scalp, back of the neck and feet are just some of the places that can be easily forgotten about.

Layer your clothing

You can’t underestimate the power of layering clothing, in the summer or the winter! If you’re outside in the heat and then you go indoors to a cold air-conditioned room, it’s a good idea to be prepared. This way you’ll always be comfortable throughout your day, no matter what the temperature. Ideally you should also carry a hat on you for when you do go outside, to protect your head from the sun. When it comes to the sun, lighter colours are better as they reflect the heat, especially white.

Charge your mobility scooter

Making sure your mobility scooter is charged at all times will ensure that you’re prepared and ready for anything the day may bring. If you’re off out on your own, make sure you have your mobile phone and make sure that’s also fully charged. If you don’t have a mobile phone, it’s recommended you carry a small book with a contact number in the front pages labelled ICE (In Case of Emergency). This number should also be labelled as ICE in your mobile phone too.

Any more questions?

If you have any more questions regarding your Quingo and the weather, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the contact form on our website.  Alternatively, you can call our customer service line on 01582 430 900.

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.

Accessories, Maintenance, Quingo Scooters, Wellbeing

Can I Drive My Mobility Scooter in the Rain?

Here at Quingo Scooters we know as well as you do that in England, the rain is never far away! And when you’re out and about on your mobility scooter, you can sometimes get caught up in it. In this post we answer a very popular question – can I drive my mobility scooter in the rain?

Up to a certain point your mobility scooter can handle rain, but caution and slow speeds are always recommended in such conditions.

If the rain is coming down heavily it’s important to try and get under cover to prevent any water hitting electrical controls. However, if it’s a light to moderate shower, these tips will help you drive your mobility scooter in the rain.

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Covers

When you’re out on your mobility scooter and unfortunately get caught in a rain shower, you can protect yourself with a protective cover. There are all weather protective covers for most mobility scooters, which not only help to keep your scooter dry, but also protect you from the elements too.

To protect your Quingo there is the all-weather removable canopy, which has roll up doors and protection from the rain when you need it. The canopy has a sturdy metal frame that is attached to the chassis of your mobility scooter. There’s also a large hard windscreen and a water resistant cover which is see-through in critical areas and protects you and your 5 wheel Quingo scooter from the elements on all sides.

There are two types of canopies for your Quingo – those for the Quingo Classic and Plus and those for the Quingo Toura and Vitess. There is more information available on the all-weather removable canopy from one of our previous postsquingo scooters

Cleaning

When you get home from your journey when it has been raining, it’s important to try and get your mobility scooter as dry as possible to prevent any damage. It is recommended that you wipe down your mobility scooter with a clean dry cloth, paying particular attention to the seat and any other upholstery. This will help stop any premature corrosion.

It’s also important to look after your batteries when you’ve been out in any wet weather. Again, the best course of action is to wipe them down with a dry cloth before you put your scooter away.

If you have any questions or require any advice on your Quingo, don’t hesitate to contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

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.

Maintenance, Quingo Scooters, Wellbeing

Using your Quingo in the Snow

Here at Quingo, we know that confidence is extremely important when you are out and about on your scooter during the cold winter months.

You can rest assured that all the technologies behind your 5 wheel scooter are continually at work, up and down every hill and every kerb, enabling you to continue to use your scooter safely and maintain your independence.

With snow and icy conditions forecast across the country, you might fear that it will be too difficult to get out and about and carry on with your essential everyday journeys. However, this is not the case when it comes to using your 5 wheel Quingo.

 

In fact, using your scooter is one of the very safest ways to get around in ice and snow. It makes staying connected with your community, family and friends so much easier to do – even in the treacherous weather. It goes without saying that making your journeys on your scooter is much safer than walking anywhere.

Quingo 5 wheel scooters offer safe, comfortable mobility all year round in good and bad weather but they also perform fantastically well in cold, icy and snowy conditions as you’ll see below:

With 5 points of contact on the ground at any one time, they are extremely helpful for those vital journeys to the shops or just visiting friends or family whatever the weather.

To ensure that your scooter remains in optimum condition we recommend that you don’t leave it out in the snow or freezing conditions for prolonged periods. This will affect the performance of your batteries. Keeping it stored in a safe, dry, secure environment with adequate protection is a must.

If you’re planning some wintery trips out in the snow, don’t forget about the all-weather canopy, which will keep you and your Quingo dry whilst you’re out and about. If you have a compatible model, you may find that heated handlebars make that journey a little more comfortable as well.

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.

Accessories, Quingo Scooters, Wellbeing

Getting to Know Your Quingo: The 5 Wheel Advantage

A warm welcome back to the Quingo Scooter Users Area.

Confidence is extremely important when you are out and about on your Quingo so it is good to know that all the technologies behind your 5 wheel scooter are continually working away at every corner, on every hill and up and down every kerb. It means you can continue to safely use your scooter even during these cold winter months where snow is likely and independence is more important than ever.

Looking at the crucial elements of stability and agility and comfort, we look in to the benefits of having 5 wheels and help you to really get to know your Quingo Scooter.

Enhanced Stability

Quingo’s unique 5 wheel stability system means a better turning circle without compromising agility as those do on traditional 3 wheel scooters. You get superior control on incline and kerbs, which is important for your confidence when out and about on your scooter. The forward sitting position means there is safer weight distribution for hills and bumps. On top of all this, Quingo’s active tri-wheel steering easily navigates and stabilises your scooter on uneven gradients smoothly and safely!

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Agility

Having a very tight turning circle (from as little as 102cm) means that Quingo mobility scooters provide safer, easier turning in shops and confined spaces. When directly compared to a 4 wheel mobility scooter of comparable length, Quingo not only offers significantly more agility, it also means less reversing and fewer 3 point turns when you’re picking up those vital groceries at your small local shop.

Enhanced Comfort

Quingo is the only mobility scooter range that provides adaptive footplates with ergonomic posture control, providing superior comfort on all journeys but especially important on longer trips. With less stress on your back, hips, knees and ankle joints and with its precise leg and foot positioning it means comfort all the way. In addition, with up to 80% more foot space than an equivalent 4 wheel mobility scooter, your Quingo offers the best possible anatomical driving position at all times.

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Safer Kerb Handling

Kerbs are unfortunately unavoidable when out and about on your scooter. However, Quingo’s 5 unique 5 wheel layout offers the ability to climb and descend kerbs easiliy and safely, even at angles of 45° angles and up to 3 inches high and it works equally well going up kerbs as it does coming down. In addition Quingo’s Kerbmaster technology not only prevents tipping as they do on most traditional scooters but also eliminates the possibility of your scooter being stuck on a high kerb which could easily leave an ordinary scooter stuck out in a busy road.

Although these are just some of the features of Quingo it’s easy to see and feel why 5 wheels are more comfortable than 4, and are more stable than 3!

If you’d like any more information on any of our models, or simply want to get in touch about your Quingo anything else, please complete the enquiry form or contact our customer service team on 01582 430 900 where one of our friendly advisors will help you out.

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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Insurance for your Quingo Scooter: Complete Peace of Mind

Hello and welcome back to the Quingo scooter users blog. In this blog post the Quingo team share some useful information about mobility scooter insurance and why it is so vital.

It is important that you enjoy yourself when out and about and that you benefit from using your mobility scooter as much as you can without worry.

Scooter Insurance offers you the peace of mind to do just that every time you go out. Whilst the law states that you are not obliged to have insurance, it is strongly recommended – both by the Quingo team and the Department for Transport that you do. 

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The Quingo Classic

 Why get insured?

It’s all too easy to put off getting insurance and many people do but we strongly advise that you don’t. It is far better to protect both your investment and yourself and get covered right away. The process is very straightforward and our friends at First Senior Insurance will happily take you through the application process.

What does good insurance cover include?

Insurance should at minimum provide cover for you and your Quingo in the unlikely event of an accident, for theft and cover vandalism. In addition, check that the public liability covers the risk of potentially expensive personal compensation pay-outs!

It is also worth noting that, just as with cars, not all mobility scooter insurance cover is the same, so it is good to have an idea of what cover you should expect. First Senior Insurance who specialise in mobility scooter insurance have cover called Triple Star Insurance. Check that your insurance covers all these areas:

  • Accidental Damage Cover
  • Fire Damage Cover
  • Flood Damage Cover
  • Loss or damage caused by theft or attempted theft
  • Storm Damage Cover
  • 40 Day world-wide cover
  • Public liability up to £2 million
  • Temporary cover to loan equipment of similar value whilst your product is with the dealer/manufacturer
  • ‘Get-you-home’ expenses following an accident
  • New for old replacement if the damage exceeds 60% of the replacement value during the first 24 months, assuming product is new
  • No excess
  • No claims bonus scheme
  • Carer contingent liability
  • Temporary hire costs cover
  • Personal Injury benefit up to £2000
  • Personal effects covered up to £250
  • Loss of Key Cover up to £50
  • Any Driver

 Roadside Recovery Cover

You should also consider Roadside Recovery if you wish to avoid unnecessary worry. Punctures or mechanical problems for example are rare but should you ever find yourself needing help recovering your scooter and getting it and yourself home, it is well worth considering. First Senior Insurance offer such a service which provides a reliable recovery service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Extended Warranty Cover

Any new Quingo in the current range comes with a comprehensive, 3 year Warranty so most new Quingo owners won’t need to worry, however for those with older models or those who buy a second hand scooter an extended warranty is for you. These cover your mobility scooter against unforeseen electrical and mechanical failure when the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. They provide you with peace of mind and multiple durations are available. Check that the policy covers all relevant call out charges plus labour and parts costs.

In summary, the most important piece of advice is to ensure you have insurance in place from the day you begin using your scooter and we can’t stress that enough. If you would like further help with anything relating to Insurance, Roadside Recovery or Extended Warranties please just call our customer service team on  01582 430 900

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.