TGA Mobility Vita X Deluxe 4 All Terrain Class 3 Mobility Scooter - Metal Black

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These scooters are very comfortable excellent of road and powerful enough to go over most hills.Unfortunately there are a few design faults.The worst fault is the extra width of the wheels appears to be built on a standard axial using wider wheels, initially this doesn't seem to be a problem.After a few weeks the strain starts to wear the axial half shaft and the most horrific noise starts to come from the axial.I had 2 sets of axial parts fitted in the first year and then a complete axial. Still this horrific noise continues. I have now resigned myself to the fact everyone knows when I am coming saves using the feeble horn which is supplied.On the safety side there is an emergency cut out should it overload, most scooters have these and they are effective.Unfortunately the cut out on this one throws it out of drive leaving the rider helpless and if going up hill you find yourself rolling back at great speed, there is a break but that is designed to work better when it is in drive and its pretty much ineffective when the overload has thrown out. A serious safety issue.The worst annoying issue is punctures. Due to the shape of the tyres you cannot mend an inner tube it has to be a new one. Often when fitting a new inner tube they split straight away the leak sealer sold by this company has been proved to be totally ineffective and the money is best kept in your pocket.Another minor issue is if you are a dog lover and allow your dog to ride on be careful the gap between the scooter and side rails are lethal, your dogs leg will slip through and break it. Considering they show a picture with a dog on thats a pretty bad design fault. I have had chequered aluminium infills fitted to mine for a couple of quid and it looks better as well.Lastly don't get caught in the rain this scooter is not even splash proof despite the sales picture driving through several inches of water.The puny hooter will continually sound the controls do all sorts of weird things after even a light shower. Don't dare ask for help from the manufacturer they will say you are not covered for water damage.Very disappointing for the high price. I expected better from this company but you know what they say "once bitten twice shy"

Only problem is, would someone who was particularly affected by TIAs (mini strokes ) and /or strokes, be able to use this model? I know it is also an off-road model, just not sure I would be able to purchase and ride it. Is it too cumbersome, for example to go around a large supermarket? I must say it is akin to an OTR bike which I enjoyed in childhood. Nowadays, the kids use quad bikes to round up the cows!The best in the market by far. Have you thought to take them to Farmers Markets or shows such as the Yorkshire Show or the Cheshire Show ground. Plenty of space to practice those manoeuvres. I can tell you now, my Uncle determined to carry on walking around the farm into old age and disability, holding a wheelchair to walk with instead of sitting in the thing.