Drive Medical Scout Compact Travel Power Scooter, 3 Wheel

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and this item has made me more independent again. I wasn't sure at first, so I waited to test drive it first to make a comment. I was always independent before and it was hard for me to ask for help. I'm not perfect, but with GOD's help, this has been a Blessing for me.

I lost ability to walk a yr ago but had 7 yrs of previous issues and have you used walkers canes rollators & wheelchairs. I slowly saw my active life going downhill and being stuck in the house with no normal life. Insurance doesnt cover mobility scooters if you need outside the house mainly even if you have a lot of doctors appointments on a regular basis like myself. I did my research for over a month checking out other companies and units. Because paying out-of-pocket this was most reasonable even on a low budget. This model is normally over $900 to $1,700. From medical supplies companies. At first I thought there was something wrong with the pricing. But I called Drive Medical to make sure there wasnt a catch, that they are official equipment. The rep was amazed that the price was half the amount the medical supplies stores and providers have them for. But these come direct from Drive Medical. No going to the medical place or doctors to get it which saves you & your insurance. This is your item you own this. When going through Insurance it is only rented is not technically yours until i beleive mth 15. I put the scooter together myself it took a little longer than the two minutes due to being handicapped obviously. It was very easy besides tightening the seat nut and bolt. I had to find tool for that was just right. The only downfall was they didn't say you had to flip a knob on the front to get the wheels unlocked in the manual which is not Walmart's fault. I took it for a test ride down to the shopping center 1.6 miles from my house it took me about 28 minutes because I had 3 main street lights to cross and a little down hill incline. Which the scooter handled well it would not handle much more of an incline going up. Which they do state limits for inclined. Went to a grocery store & a discount store which I was in about an hour going up and down the aisles. I was driving the scooter about 2 hours total before it was down to red lights. I did turn the power off while waiting at the stop lights as well as waiting in line at the grocery store I'm not sure if that would have wore the battery down more or if it helps but I was just trying it out. Lol the basket holds a decent amount of stuff and I also could put groceries on the floor. The fact that it's compatible it's perfect for trips I'll be taking it when I go to Niagara Falls verse rent one period when flying or taking a bus the luggage can go on the floor of the scooter so its better then a rolator or wheelchair. Is very handi. It charged very fast to the full power I want to say it took a few hours. But that's not bad since it went to fully powered. I use a pillow for added comfort & height. The Paratransit busses have room for these and now I am able to get out of the house and do normal people activities which I couldn't do before I got this. I would struggle using a rollator in a wheelchair. A very good investment. Now I just need to either learn the hand signals or find signals to put on the back seat & basket. Lol I will be buying the little light to put on the basket for night time. Drive Medical said they do cover the warranty just have to call them with the units number. I just don't know where to find that since it's not with the paper or in manual.