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KLYDE ELECTRIC
KLYDE ELECTRIC
GET WISE TO BUYING A MOBILITY
Is it a good idea to buy second hand? Caring for my vehicle
Buying a second hand scooter or wheelchair Your BHTA mobility expert will
can be as difficult as buying a second hand always discuss the long term needs
car. But it is here that you will reduce the of you and your vehicle. After years
dangers if you buy from a BHTA specialist. of extensive design and
They will check that your second hand development these products have
vehicle is safe and road worthy, and they become more reliable and durable,
offer a proper guarantee. and you should
enjoy independence without worry.
They will help you to assess its However, you must appreciate that
suitability. with time, as with any mechanical
product, components can go wrong.
They will offer all the services of
training and backup that you would It is at these times it is most
receive if you had bought new. important that you have taken your
BHTA mobility expert’s advice on
They will charge a fair price. regular servicing plans, extended
guarantees and policies. If you are
unfortunate enough to break down,
Training me to use my vehicle you will realise why it was so
All of your BHTA experts are keen to important that you have a BHTA
provide you with proper training to help you mobility specialist supply your
be in proper control and at ease with your mobility vehicle. With factory
newly found “legs”. trained and qualified service
engineers, they will get you back on
So ask them to accompany you in and the road quickly and efficiently.
around your home, and out to your local
shops and venues. Your BHTA specialist
will want you to feel confident so that you For years to come
get the most pleasure and use from your new Looking after your mobility vehicle
product. properly will help
you ensure trouble free mobility.
However, just like a
Battery care car, you should expect to incur
Looking after and regularly charging your some running expenses for
vehicle will increase its reliability and servicing and new batteries, for
reduce its running costs. You must always example. So we recommend putting
read your owner’s manual and take particular a little aside each week to cover
note about how to charge the batteries. maintenance costs, or alternatively,
Battery charging uses about the same investigating extended warranties,
electricity as a 100 watt light bulb, so it service contracts and insurance.
won’t eat you out of house and home.
We hope you enjoy your newly
For further information see the found freedom.
BHTA leaflet – ‘Get wise to getting
more from your battery’.
The BHTA represent almost 500 companies, all of whom commit to the BHTA Code of Practice, the only one in this industry to be
approved by The Chartered Trading Standards Institute. BHTA member companies operate to higher standards of customer protection
than the law requires.
BHTA · Suite 4.6 · 4th Floor · The Loom · 14 Gowers Walk · London · E1 8PY
T 020 7702 2141 · F 020 7680 4048 · E bhta@bhta.com · www.bhta.com
Tel 01698 358224

