Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2014 10:09:17 GMT
REVIEW
So here we have the Pride GoGo ES8 travel/ boot scooter which is a nice scooter if you are on a budget it has a top speed of 4MPH and a distance of around 5 miles and a user weight upto 19stone 9lbs (125kg). The ES8 does not have any suspension and also has solid tyres which means you will avoid getting punctures but the ride can be very bumpy on uneven surfaces. While the ES8 is a travel/boot scooter I personally am not overly keen on the breakdown and reassembly parts of the scooter for example the clip to detach the motor from the from is a bit fiddly you have to remember to unplug the connector blocks from the motor and then the batteries are in a material bag which makes it feel a bit cheap. Having said all that it is a good value for money budget travel/boot scooter, it breaks down into 6 very manageable pieces, its an easy scooter to maintain and also has the option to charge the batteries on and off the scooter. The ES8 has a T-bar handle bars so like I say in the videos they are not quite as comfortable to use if you have any aches and pains or if you have arthritis in the hands or arm. The type of use most suited to this scooter is nice flat even surfaces like shopping centre's and supermarkets. It can be used on footpaths but it is a bit bumpy with the solid tyres.
Overall it is very much a budget scooter but it can certainly do it's job and do it well for the price you pay for it. However if you're looking for something comfortable for everyday use you may want to spend a little more.
Any questions please feel free to ask, Many thanks.
Charging
When charging your scooter you should be aiming to charge it for around 8-10 hours (overnight is a good time) always remember to charge the scooter after every time you use it. If you will not be using you're scooter for a period of time in winter for example we strongly recommend you charge you're scooter at least once a week to keep the battery's topped up, this can help prolong the life of you're batterys.
Servicing
Currently servicing is not required in the UK on Mobility Scooters however we always recommend that you try to get your scooter serviced once a year the same as you would do with a car, this can help make sure everything is running smoothly and possibly alert you if anything may need repair or replacement this can be done at most local Mobility Shops, should cost around £50.00-£75.00 and take just a few hours to complete.
Insurance
Insurance on mobility scooters is not required by law, however we feel it is worthwhile to insure any scooter for peace of mind. Not only can you cover yourself if you're scooter is lost stolen or damaged, but many policies come with Public Liability also should you be involved in an incident with a third party.
Many insurance companies also offer a Recovery/Breakdown service as well as Extended Warranties.
Pricing Guide
We have researched this scooter both in many UK showrooms and online and have found this scooter will retail in store for between £350 and £600.
The scooter can be found online for anywhere between £300 and £600.
If there are any questions you have regarding the GoGo ES8 please feel free to ask for any information in this thread.
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