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Do You Need A Mobility Scooter Warranty?
Feb 9, 2023
When it comes to mobility scooters, there is no doubt that they provide a sense of freedom and independence to those who use them. However, it is important to remember that even the best scooters can experience ...
Mobility Scooter Safety Checks: What You Need to Know
Feb 8, 2023
The use of mobility scooters is increasing all the time, and it is essential to make sure your equipment is well-maintained and safe for you to use. Performing regular safety checks is an integral part ...
Why is it so difficult to get a GP Appointment?
Jan 30, 2023
If you’ve experienced any health issues in the last few months, you’ll know how maddening the 8am telephone battle is to get in touch with your GP. It’s become frustratingly difficult to get an NHS GP ...
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2022
Dec 14, 2022
At Mark Bates Ltd, Christmas is our favourite time of year. We love decorating the office and it is the one time of the year we all get together for a company-wide party. We celebrate the hard work we ...
Are Mobility Scooters Allowed On The Pavement?
Dec 1, 2022
The UK population now uses more than 450,000 mobility scooters, and as such you never fail to encounter another user when out and about. As the UK population ages, the usage of Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs ...
Mobility Scooter Breakdown Cover
Nov 30, 2022
Over the past 25 years, one of the biggest things we’ve noticed is the need for breakdown recovery Mobility Scooters. Although relatively rare, issues do happen with mobility scooters and having someone ...
What Is Home Employment Insurance
Nov 24, 2022
In the UK, there are an estimated 140,000 personal assistants whom are employed to help meet the day to day needs of both disabled and elderly people. This number is set to rise as time goes on.Employing ...
Let’s talk about claims
Nov 23, 2022
Claims happen, and they happen a lot. Most insurance providers try to avoid discussing them because despite it being a key component to insurance, many of them can fall short on claims service or make ...
Are Batteries Covered Under Warranty?
Nov 9, 2022
There are many moving parts on a mobility product, all of which could go wrong and some point in its lifespan. That’s why we provide a Mobility Scooter Extended Warranty to make sure you don’t suffer any ...
Do I Need Insurance For A Mobility Scooter?
Nov 8, 2022
No matter if you're brand new to using a mobility scooter, or have been using one for years, you will know how important it is to you. We hear from our customers day after day how their scooter enhances ...
What Is Insurance?
Oct 3, 2022
In very simple terms, Insurance is a method of minimising financial risk. A policyholder pays a premium to make sure they will not have to outlay more significant amounts of money should a coverable event ...
Should I Insure My Mobility Scooter?
Sep 30, 2022
As the usage of Mobility Scooters increases year on year, we face more and more questions about the need for Mobility Scooter Insurance. Unfortunately, there are numerous myths and half-truths out there ...