Mobility scooters
Whether you want a small scooter that folds into the car boot or an 8mph road scooter for longer trips, we'll help you find one that suits how and where you'll use it. We bring scooters to your home anywhere in Hampshire for a free demonstration, or you can compare them side by side in our Lee-on-the-Solent showroom.
Browse by scooter type
Shop mobility scooters by how you'll use them, from car boot and folding scooters for travel to 8mph road scooters and all-terrain models for longer journeys.
Explore powerful all-terrain and cabin mobility scooters designed for outdoor performance, comfort and year-round independence. Browse heavy duty mobility scooters with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore compact car-boot mobility scooters designed for portability, convenience, and everyday independence. Browse our range of scooters with free home demonstrations and local expert support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Browse a selection of travel mobility scooters designed for portability, convenience, and everyday independence on the go. Find your ideal travel scooter with free home demonstrations and local support.
Discover lightweight mobility scooters built for everyday independence across the South Coast. Browse our range of compact and easy-to-handle scooters with free home demonstrations and local expert support.
Discover our lightweight folding mobility scooters designed for travel, storage, and everyday convenience. Browse compact and portable mobility scooters with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore powerful 6–8 mph mobility scooters designed for longer journeys, enhanced comfort and greater outdoor independence. Browse road and pavement mobility scooters with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Explore practical 4 mph mobility scooters designed for pavement use, shopping trips and everyday independence. Browse compact and comfortable pavement scooters with free home demonstrations and expert local support from Solent Mobility Centre.
Comparing mobility scooter types
The biggest decision is whether you need a scooter that travels with you in the car, or one that stays at home and takes you further. Here's how the main types of mobility scooter compare.
Car boot, folding and travel scooters
Light enough to fold or split into pieces and lift into a car boot. Ideal for shopping trips, days out and holidays, usually with a 4mph top speed and a shorter range.
4mph pavement scooters (class 2)
A comfortable step up from a boot scooter for everyday trips to the shops and around your local area. Pavement use only, with no registration needed.
6–8mph road scooters (class 3)
Bigger, more comfortable and longer range, with lights and indicators for road use. Ideal for longer journeys, hills and trips further afield.
All terrain and cabin scooters
Sturdy scooters built for rough ground, countryside paths and all-weather use. Cabin models keep you warm and dry through the winter.
Buying advice
The right mobility scooter depends on where you'll ride it, where you'll keep it and how comfortable it feels day to day. Work through these four steps before you buy, and we'll help you with each one during a free home demonstration.
Start with your journeys. Think about where you go most often and how far. A trip to the local shops is very different from a five-mile round trip with hills, and the right scooter for one isn't right for the other. Range figures from manufacturers are measured in ideal conditions, so we recommend choosing a scooter with more range than you think you need.
Then think about storage and charging. Larger scooters need a garage, shed or wide hallway with a socket nearby. Boot scooters split into pieces, so check the heaviest piece is something you, or the person helping you, can lift comfortably.
Comfort matters more than top speed. Seat comfort, suspension, how easy the tiller is to adjust and how simple the controls are will make more difference day to day than whether a scooter does 6mph or 8mph.
Try it where you'll use it. That's why we offer free home demonstrations. We bring suitable scooters to you, you try them on your own pavements and kerbs, and we check how they fit in your car or storage space before you decide.
The rules in the UK
A quick guide to the two classes of mobility scooter in the UK, and what each one means for where you can ride, registration, licences and insurance.
Limited to 4mph and designed for pavements only. You don't need to register a class 2 scooter.
Can travel up to 8mph on the road and 4mph on pavements. They must be registered with the DVLA, which is free, and need lights, indicators, a horn and a rear-view mirror.
You don't need a driving licence or a test to use any mobility scooter, though you should be able to see well enough to read a number plate from 12.3 metres.
Insurance isn't a legal requirement, but it's strongly recommended for class 3 scooters in particular, to cover theft, damage and third-party claims.
Why buy from Solent Mobility Centre
Buy your mobility scooter from a family-run Hampshire specialist. The same team that helps you choose your scooter delivers it, services it and supports you afterwards.
Try suitable scooters on your own street, kerbs and slopes, and check they fit your car boot or storage space before you buy.
We'll recommend the scooter that suits your journeys and budget, not the most expensive one in the range.
Keep your scooter running safely with annual servicing, battery testing and repairs from our own engineers, at home or in our showroom.
Upgrading? We can sell your current scooter for you and you keep up to 40% of the sale price.
Free Hampshire home demo
Try our products in the comfort of your own home with no obligation to buy. Our mobility specialists will help you find the right solution for your needs.
Try our products in the comfort of your own home with no obligation to buy. Our mobility specialists will help you find the right solution for your needs.
Speak with a local team based in Lee-on-the-Solent and supporting customers across Hampshire.
Get clear, practical guidance based on your lifestyle, comfort needs and day-to-day routines.
Mobility scooter FAQs
Answers to the questions we're asked most about choosing, using and owning a mobility scooter, from licences and insurance to home demonstrations and servicing.
It depends on where you'll use it, how far you travel and whether it needs to fit in a car. Boot and folding scooters are best for travelling, 4mph pavement scooters suit everyday local trips, and 8mph road scooters are best for longer journeys and hills.
No. You don't need a driving licence for any mobility scooter. Class 3 scooters, which can go on the road at up to 8mph, must be registered with the DVLA, but registration is free.
Class 2 scooters are limited to 4mph and are for pavements only. Class 3 scooters can travel at up to 8mph on the road, must be registered with the DVLA and need lights, indicators, a horn and a mirror.
Yes. We offer free home demonstrations across Hampshire, and you can also compare scooters side by side in our Lee-on-the-Solent showroom.
Car boot and folding scooters split or fold to fit most car boots. We'll check the scooter fits your car and that you can lift the heaviest piece during your home demonstration.
It isn't a legal requirement, but insurance is strongly recommended, especially for class 3 road scooters, to cover theft, damage and third-party claims.
If you have a long-term illness or disability and the scooter is for your own use, you may be eligible for VAT relief. Ask our team and we'll explain how to claim it.
Yes. Our engineers carry out servicing, safety checks, battery testing and repairs, with home visits or showroom drop-off.
Equipment hire
Need equipment for a shorter period? Hire mobility scooters for a holiday, respite stay, or to try before you buy, through our dedicated hire partner, Solent Mobility Hire, delivering and supporting customers across Hampshire.
Solent Mobility Hire
Browse live availability and pricing with our dedicated hire partner.
Resale service
Upgrading, or no longer need your mobility scooters? We can sell good-quality used equipment on your behalf, for customers across Hampshire. You receive up to 40% of the final sale price once it sells.
Tell us about your equipment, its make, model, age and condition, by phone or through our contact form.
We assess the item to check it is suitable for resale, with no obligation to proceed.
If accepted, we prepare and advertise it for sale, which may include servicing or new batteries.
Once it sells, you receive up to 40% of the final sale price, minus any agreed costs.
We sell equipment on your behalf rather than buying it outright. Read how our resale service works, including pricing and terms .
Servicing & repairs
Keep your mobility scooters running safely and reliably with servicing, repairs and battery checks from our Hampshire-based engineers.
Routine servicing and repairs carried out by our own engineers.
Battery health checks, testing and replacement where needed.
Clear next steps, no jargon, from our Hampshire-based team.
Pre-loved equipment
Looking for more affordable mobility scooters? Browse our quality-checked refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected by our Hampshire-based engineers before sale.
Pre-Loved Mobility Equipment
Browse refurbished and second-hand stock, inspected and ready to go.
Solent Mobility Centre
Book a free mobility scooter home demonstration anywhere in Hampshire and get honest, expert advice from our Lee-on-the-Solent team.
