Folding travel scooters: Pros and cons

Folding travel scooters offer a blend of convenience, portability, and practicality. For those who need to carry their scooter by car, have limited storage space, or only require occasional use, folders can be a perfect solution.

These compact scooters are designed to be most at home on pavements and indoors. As a result, collapsible scooters can take a little getting used to because they can feel slightly less sure footed that the heavier class 2 and class 3 models. However, for those who need the versatility of a lightweight design that’s easily transported and stored they can’t be beaten.

Although these scooters are designed to fold and fit in the back of a car, you need a certain amount of strength to lift them into a boot. It’s another reason why mobility scooter breakdown cover makes sense.

You can buy it as a standalone service or as part and parcel of a fully comprehensive insurance policy.

The ETA offers a comprehensive policy with no hidden costs, covering theft and damage, personal accident up to £20,000, personal liability up to £2 million, and breakdown cover, including home rescue. We  also offer new-for-old cover regardless of your scooter's age and puncture cover up to £100.

For a scooter worth up to £3,500, ETA’s insurance is priced at £65 per year, with an option to cover two people at the same address for £90 per year—a 30% saving.

If you would like more information, please call our friendly team on 0333 000 1234.

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover  and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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