Scooter Care Tips

More than 5 million Americans rely on wheelchairs — and a broken one can mean missed work, deteriorating health, and total isolation. We look at how private equity consolidation has made wheelchair repairs harder to get, what lawmakers are doing about it, and why this fight matters to us at Living Well Stores.

This article explains everything you need to know about mobility scooter batteries, including the differences between sealed lead-acid and lithium-ion, how to charge and store them properly, what to expect when flying with them, how long they typically last, and why lithium-ion batteries made for medical scooters are designed to be safe. It also offers simple tips to help you get the best performance and value from your battery.

Here are some do's and don's with regard to keeping your brand new scooter looking and operating like new.