Do you want to know how to maintain mobility scooter the best way possible? At Velobike we often receive this question. This is why we have decided to answer it to the best of our ability. Here you will learn how to store and maintain your precious vehicle!It is no big surprise that when you decide to buy a vehicle from us, you would wish to maintain mobility scooter the best way you can. We could go in deep details on this as specialists. However, we believe that you, our dear reader, would rather know the most important basics fists.Thus, we have concluded that storage of the scooter as well as taking care of the battery would be the most important two things.
How to store electric disability scooter?
The perfect storage for your mobility scooter would definitely be in a dry, clean space like a garage or shed. It might seem trivial but moisture is the worst enemy as it can have negative impact on your battery longevity and brakes.Did you know the brand-new scooter can start off with squeaky wheels in the beginning until the brakes settle in? If the scooter was used for some time and you notice that your wheels start to squeak, the issue in most cases can be related to brake pads which grew bigger due to constant exposure to water. The issue will fix itself after riding a few hundred meters but this is already a signal for you that maybe the scooter needs to be kept more secure from moisture.When picking a storage place, a wise choice is one with electricity socket which would allow you to charge it at the same time. You should also keep it locked, to avoid any possible theft. Is there anything else you should be aware of?
Keep it clean to prevent dirt from getting into any moving parts,
Regularly check underside of the scooter to remove any obstructions,
Keep the scooter dry to avoid corrosion,
Buy a cover to keep your disability scooter from dust.
Can the scooter be stored at home? There is no reason not to as they aren’t that big!
How to charge and maintain disability scooter batteries
How to perfectly maintain mobility scooter batteries? You won' be the first one that asks about this. Most mobility scooters you can buy over internet have only two 12-volt rechargeable batteries that come in varying sizes. At Velobike, all of our scooters come with powerful batteries either 48V or 60V battery which will last long rides.It is a good practice to always keep the battery charged after any longer ride. Our experts advise to absolutely never allow the mobility scooter battery to be completely depleted and stay in garage without charge for longer period as it might damage the battery.Properly maintained, all of the batteries would be able to last up to two or three years (in some cases even five), after which they would need a replacement around 300£.It usually takes between 8 and 10 hours to charge the scooter, so it is best to do it overnight Want to find more of our ‘How to’ series? Visit our Facebook andbe up to date with all the news right as they appear!
I have a black veleco faster, it will be five years old come September 2026, it's in tip top condition no rust nor marks. as it was my first mobility scooter, I totally love it as I can do town faster. the cycle tracks where I reside are tarmac and I drive it on them. if it's raining I don't take it out and during winter I put it in storage mode. I have bought two other mobility scooters the kymco maxi xls my main all year mobility scooter and a kymco midi xls for train travel. both can do a lot more than the veleco faster. Even so I do love to take my faster out during warmer weather, summer evening drives very nice. when I bought it it had 5×20ah batteries on it, I've up graded these to 5×24ah batteries and the batteries are thermal wrapped as they hold the charge much better during the winter months, but i don't take mine out during winter anymore. this is a safer scooter to use on public highways as it goes faster, it's a lot bigger than most and can been seen by other road users a lot better. it's a safe scooter built really well as mine is a true statement as she will be five come September, and is in tip top condition, I do top up mileage in the first few years of ownership I was doing between 1500-2000 miles per year! on a full charge depending on route I can cover 30 miles on one charge that's 15 miles out 15 miles back. but I set it at 12 miles for the just in case scenario, as residing in Wales anything can happen. as the Welsh use mobility scooter riders as target practise and the Welsh police do nothing to protect disabled people, so it's paramount you have a fast strong and sturdy mobility scooter while imprisoned in Wales, UK.
By Velobike Team 07/07/2023 11:39:53
Hello Mike, thank you for getting in touch! :) Yes, we do. We have maintenance video support for every mobility scooter we offer. Please email us at [email protected] and we will provide you with the video instruction of brake adjustment for your FASTER. Greetings!
By Mike Vance 07/07/2023 11:19:03
Do you have instructions for brake adjustment for a Veleco Faster please
By Angela 18/06/2023 15:19:41
My ZT63 Won’t charge up when I plug it in the battery pack goes straight to green and the scooter reading says it’s fully charged but it won’t start up
Where do i find the gear box top up cap on the velobike
By Bernard Hunter 14/05/2021 12:39:36
Can I get front disc brake pads and rear drum brake shoes for my 4 wheel faster
By VeloBike 07/12/2020 10:52:23
No problem Jim, we have responded to you via email. Always glad to be of help to all of our customers :)
By Jim 05/12/2020 19:11:51
Can I get a new front offside brake caliph for a VELECO 4 Wheeled Electric Mobility Scooter 1000W Faster
By VeloBike 24/11/2020 09:05:20
Hello Adam, thanks for the share here, but this was already shared in the comment section, so try to avoid multiple backlinking ;) Still, it is a great article to read, love it :D
By Adam Young 24/11/2020 08:15:22
Hello Admin, Thanks for sharing this article, I also share Mobility Scooter-related article here
Best Mobility Scooter UK
https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/best-mobility-scooter-uk/
By VeloBike 02/11/2020 09:42:46
Thanks for this info Aaron, words cannot express how glad we are that our models ranked in top 10 on interneteyes, and especially that ZT16 is Top 1 model in UK. It was a pleasant read, which made everyone from Velobike smile widely! Very happy you find our blog very informative, we try our best to make the most of it, to make people aware about various things regarding mobility scooters.
By Aaron sual 31/10/2020 09:14:44
Hello VeloBike,
It is very nice that your blog is providing valuable information to us. I want to aware you toward
the ‘Best Mobility Scooter UK. Get more information through the given link:
https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/best-mobility-scooter-uk/
If you are interested in reading about a variety of products and much more, kindly check the
given link: https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/
By MISS Wolf Moon 30/04/2026 07:26:10
I have a black veleco faster, it will be five years old come September 2026, it's in tip top condition no rust nor marks. as it was my first mobility scooter, I totally love it as I can do town faster. the cycle tracks where I reside are tarmac and I drive it on them. if it's raining I don't take it out and during winter I put it in storage mode. I have bought two other mobility scooters the kymco maxi xls my main all year mobility scooter and a kymco midi xls for train travel. both can do a lot more than the veleco faster. Even so I do love to take my faster out during warmer weather, summer evening drives very nice. when I bought it it had 5×20ah batteries on it, I've up graded these to 5×24ah batteries and the batteries are thermal wrapped as they hold the charge much better during the winter months, but i don't take mine out during winter anymore. this is a safer scooter to use on public highways as it goes faster, it's a lot bigger than most and can been seen by other road users a lot better. it's a safe scooter built really well as mine is a true statement as she will be five come September, and is in tip top condition, I do top up mileage in the first few years of ownership I was doing between 1500-2000 miles per year! on a full charge depending on route I can cover 30 miles on one charge that's 15 miles out 15 miles back. but I set it at 12 miles for the just in case scenario, as residing in Wales anything can happen. as the Welsh use mobility scooter riders as target practise and the Welsh police do nothing to protect disabled people, so it's paramount you have a fast strong and sturdy mobility scooter while imprisoned in Wales, UK.
By Velobike Team 07/07/2023 11:39:53
Hello Mike, thank you for getting in touch! :) Yes, we do. We have maintenance video support for every mobility scooter we offer. Please email us at [email protected] and we will provide you with the video instruction of brake adjustment for your FASTER. Greetings!
By Mike Vance 07/07/2023 11:19:03
Do you have instructions for brake adjustment for a Veleco Faster please
By Angela 18/06/2023 15:19:41
My ZT63 Won’t charge up when I plug it in the battery pack goes straight to green and the scooter reading says it’s fully charged but it won’t start up
By Michał Trójca 21/02/2022 13:35:02
Send photos of the part you need to [email protected]
By Terry brown 21/02/2022 13:22:55
Where do i find the gear box top up cap on the velobike
By Bernard Hunter 14/05/2021 12:39:36
Can I get front disc brake pads and rear drum brake shoes for my 4 wheel faster
By VeloBike 07/12/2020 10:52:23
No problem Jim, we have responded to you via email. Always glad to be of help to all of our customers :)
By Jim 05/12/2020 19:11:51
Can I get a new front offside brake caliph for a VELECO 4 Wheeled Electric Mobility Scooter 1000W Faster
By VeloBike 24/11/2020 09:05:20
Hello Adam, thanks for the share here, but this was already shared in the comment section, so try to avoid multiple backlinking ;) Still, it is a great article to read, love it :D
By Adam Young 24/11/2020 08:15:22
Hello Admin, Thanks for sharing this article, I also share Mobility Scooter-related article here Best Mobility Scooter UK https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/best-mobility-scooter-uk/
By VeloBike 02/11/2020 09:42:46
Thanks for this info Aaron, words cannot express how glad we are that our models ranked in top 10 on interneteyes, and especially that ZT16 is Top 1 model in UK. It was a pleasant read, which made everyone from Velobike smile widely! Very happy you find our blog very informative, we try our best to make the most of it, to make people aware about various things regarding mobility scooters.
By Aaron sual 31/10/2020 09:14:44
Hello VeloBike, It is very nice that your blog is providing valuable information to us. I want to aware you toward the ‘Best Mobility Scooter UK. Get more information through the given link: https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/best-mobility-scooter-uk/ If you are interested in reading about a variety of products and much more, kindly check the given link: https://www.interneteyes.co.uk/