Mobility scooter theft

Posted on February 16, 2013 by tarahamilton

2013 has already seen many reports of mobility scooter theft. Thefts have been occurring in many places in the country, in areas such as Middlesbrough, Coventry and Weymouth. For those victims of mobility scooter theft, it can put their life on hold as they no longer have the ability to leave their homes and for many this is their only means of transport.

Don't fall victim to mobility scooter theft

Don’t fall victim to mobility scooter theft

Mobility scooters are being stolen from communal areas in blocks of flats and back gardens, highlighting the importance of mobility scooter security. It is unfortunate for these victims of theft that the mobility scooters are usually stolen by young vandals who just want a joy ride, while they are left house bound.

Mrs Cole from Weymouth who’s mobility scooter was stolen from her flat said “The scooter was my only form of transport and now I’m housebound. I can’t even take my dog out for a walk…. I don’t know what I’m going to do without it” The loss of a mobility scooter can have a devastating effect on someone’s life.

Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage

Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage

If you are concerned about the security of your mobility scooter and want to keep it safe, take a look at the Asgard Mobility Scooter Garage, designed to house your mobility scooter and keep it safe. Find out more about the mobility scooter garage from Asgard, on the Asgard website.

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Store your Trike with the Asgard Bike Storage Shed

Posted on August 8, 2012 by nazishs

The best thing about the Asgard Motorbike shed is that the large spacious proportions means that it is not only is it suitable for storing up to 2 motorbikes as well as all your riding gear, leathers, helmets, boots and bike accessories, it can also provide secure multi-purpose storage for a variety of uses.

Asgard customers Peter and Jackie Hall decided to store a Trike, a motorised 3-wheeled scooter in the motorbike shed. We asked them what they thought about using the Asgard bike shed to store their trike.

How did you find the delivery service from Asgard and assembling the bike shed?

“My first impression was on delivery of the parts of the shed: the delivery men were excellent; very careful with their handling and couldn’t be more helpful, giving me tips on the assembly that proved invaluable. Assembly was remarkably straightforward, given the number of parts and the weights and sizes involved. I had to do the assembly single-handed, but this was no problem.  The instruction diagrams were clear and obvious to follow, and during assembly I was frequently noticing just how cleverly thought-out is the design down to the finest detail – everything just flowed together and potential difficulties had obviously been foreseen and averted.”

Secure Trike Storage Unit from Asgard

The Asgard shed is suitable for storing a trike and disability scooters safely

Were you impressed with the finished product?
“The completed shed is superb! Everything about the shed testifies to its quality. The wood floor is a boon: apart from providing a smooth, comfortable base it also deadens quite a lot of the metallic booming sound that was noticeable during assembly.”

And is the bike shed suitable for the intended purpose of storing the trike?

“Our use of the shed has nothing to do with motorcycles!! My wife is disabled, so we use the shed to store her disability “trike” (i.e. a front wheel attachment converts her wheelchair into a mechanised trike with an electric motor that whizzes her along at up to 16 mph). We have especial needs of easy access and copious accommodation, and this it provides. She particularly appreciates the convenience and ease of use of the fitted ramp, and the double doors that allow a wide entry space. Headroom is fine and the generous proportions of the shed allow plenty of freedom of movement around her trike. And we are comfortable knowing that the shed is very secure, yet easy to lock / open.”
“Arthritis is not a pleasant affliction, but that does not mean we can’t enjoy a quality of life. Our set-up with the disability trike and its spanking new storage shed gives her a facility she takes pleasure in using. Thank you for supplying such a cleverly thought out and functional product.”
Best wishes,

Peter and Jackie Hall

Need to store your vehicle?

If are looking for the best way to store a trike, or a disability scooter, then browse through the Asgard range of secure outdoor storage units here, or call us on Tel:08456 580 730 to discuss your storage requirements with out Customer Service Team – We will be happy to help!

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Mobility scooter security

Posted on August 4, 2012 by tarahamilton

 

Mobility scooters are of great importance to many people and are sometimes their only means of transportation. Having a mobility scooter or not, is the difference between being able to leave the house, or being trapped inside all day. If a mobility scooter is the only way for you to get around, then you’ll want to do your best to take care of it. Having somewhere secure to leave the unit is important as you don’t want it to be left outside waiting for thieves to find it. If you have a garage or a shed keep it locked up when not in use. This may seem like an obvious thing to do, but recent news articles have shown that not everyone takes that safety precaution.

 

 

A young woman in Carlisle was left virtually housebound after her mobility scooter was damaged by vandals.  Having left her mobility scooter outside, a group of thieves kicked down her garden fence and attempted to ride the scooter however they were unable to escape with it due to locked gates. Thieves made a second attempt at steeling the bike later that night in a different direction, but again were unable to exit thanks to cobbles and steps. The thieves abandoned the scooter in a neighbour’s garden. Although the scooter wasn’t stolen, it was left severely damaged and has left the owner of the scooter housebound. Read more>

Another incident occurred in Spalding this month. Cindy Maddison had left her mobility scooter in the landing of her apartment block, only for it to go missing. Cindy can only walk short distances and without her scooter she will have to rely on being driven around. Read more>

 

 

These thefts show that leaving your scooter anywhere that can be accessed by the public isn’t secure. To avoid ending up like these ladies, keep your mobility scooter locked up. Asgard mobility scooter storage is a metal security shed that will keep your mobility scooter safe from theft and vandalism. This unit is made from tough weatherproof steel, has reinforced doors and panels and is equipped with a tough 5 point pick resistant locking mechanism. It has an access ramp and is large enough for you to ride the scooter in and out of the unit. See full product details here>

 

 

 

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Scooter theft leaves Wakefield disabled man prisoner

Posted on October 25, 2011 by nazishs

A disabled pensioner has been left housebound after his mobility scooter was stolen and trashed.  His mobility scooter, which gives him contact with the outside world, was stolen by heartless thieves, who then smashed it up and threw it into a nearby pond.   The 79-year-old suffers from a serious lung condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which means he cannot walk more than few steps without becoming out of breath.

Mobility Scooter Theft

Arthur Wheeler, 79 years old from Stanley, Wakefield, pictured with his wife Joan

Mr Wheeler and wife Joan, 77, woke up on Saturday morning to discover the scooter was missing.  Mrs Wheeler, of Balk Crescent, said: “We couldn’t believe it; I don’t know how anybody could stoop so low.  He relies on the scooter to get out of the house and he uses it every day to go up to the shop for his paper.”

The couple’s sons eventually found the scooter after searching the area around their home, dumped in a fishing pond near to his home in Stanley.
Using a lasso they dragged it out of the water but it had been damaged beyond repair.

But because the scooter had been parked outside the back of their bungalow at the time, it was not covered by insurance.

Mrs Wheeler, who also uses a mobility scooter, said: “Even a second-hand one would cost between £200 to £300, which is a lot of money.”

The theft happened sometime between last Friday evening and Saturday morning. Police investigations are on-going and officers want to speak to anyone who spotted anything suspicious.

Anyone with information should contact the North West neighbourhood police team on 0845 6060606, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(Article Source: Wakefield Express News)

Prevent theft of your mobility scooter

If you rely on your mobility scooter to give you’re your independence, make sure you keep your mobility scooter safe and secure at all times by storing it inside a secure storage unit, such as the Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Unit.

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Store your Mobility Scooter in this secure outdoor Mobility Scooter Store from Asgard

Remember that even if your scooter is covered by Insurance, if the scooter is not stored with adequate security as per the Insurance policy, you may not be able to make a claim.  So by investing in a secure storage unit for the scooter – not only is it keeping it protected from theft and vandalism, it may also cover your Insurance policy security requirements.* (Please check with your Insurance Provider for more details before ordering.)

For more information on secure mobility scooter storage, see the Asgard Mobility Scooter product page here.

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Scooter thieves rob disabled woman of her independence

Posted on October 4, 2011 by nazishs

A disabled woman says she has lost her independence after thieves stole her mobility scooter from the garden shed.

Margaret Murtough, 52, whose left leg was amputated last year, discovered the theft on Thursday morning.  The 52-year-old had been reliant on the scooter to get about since undergoing an operation on her ankle in 2005.

Mrs Murtough from Manchester whose leg was removed below the knee following complications, said: “The scooter was my independence. I suffer with back problems as well so I can’t go and walk around the supermarket. You can’t accept that someone has been into your property and taken something that doesn’t belong to them. It makes you so mad and frustrated.

Mobility scooter parked outside home

“I’m not going to get it back and it’s not covered by the insurance.”

The scooter had been stored in the shed for a few weeks as Mrs Murtough had been suffering from back pain and had been using a wheelchair to get around the house.  But now that the scooter has been stolen she says she must rely on her daughter, who works full time, to push her to the local shops in the chair.

She said: “We had put the scooter in a black bin bag and left it inside the shed for storage, thinking that it would be safe – obviously it wasn’t. How could someone steal a mobility scooter, you would think they would know it’s for a disabled person.”

She added: “It makes you feel more wary, even if you hear about a burglary at the neighbours. You don’t think it will happen to you.”

(Article Source: The Rochdale Observer )

Mobility / Disability Scooter Storage

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Protect your mobility Scooter with a specially designed Mobility Scooter Storage shed.

Don’t let it happen to you – Browse through the range of secure outdoor Mobility / Disability Scooter Storage Sheds from Asgard.

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Top tips for staying safe on your scooter

Posted on August 5, 2011 by nazishs

Using a mobility scooter is a great way to stay independent and keep active out and about.  They are becoming more popular as people realise the benefits of using the vehicles to carry out day-to-day tasks, visit friends and family and retain their freedom. The chances are that you know someone who uses one or is considering becoming a user in the near future, or perhaps you are a user yourself.

Mobility scooter safety

Staying safe on board is essential to get the most out of your mobility scooter.

This is why Norfolk Constabulary have put together some top tips for mobility scooter safety:

• Seek professional advice before making a purchase to ensure that the mobility scooter meets your individual needs and requirements.

• Understand what all the switches and levers on your scooter do, and be confident that you can control it properly before you go outside on it for the first time.

• Keep your scooter properly maintained and have it thoroughly checked. The manufacturer’s handbook will tell you how often to do this.

• Make sure your battery is kept fully charged. If you are storing the vehicle for long periods without use make sure the battery is recharged at least once a month.

• Keep your personal possessions safe and secure and your valuables out of sight.

• Do not overload your scooter with shopping or other goods or hand anything from the handlebars as this could make the scooter unstable and more difficult to control.

• Pedestrians have the right of way. If you are riding on a pavement or footpath, give way to pedestrians. The top speed allowed is 4mph and even this may be too fast where there are pedestrians.

• To drive on the road you need a vehicle (Class 3) that can travel at 8mph (12 km/h) or (Class 2) if there is no alternative. It must also have headlights, rear lights, flashing indicators and a horn.

• When you are on the road you should obey the guidance and rules for other vehicles – The Highway Code. When on the pavement you should follow the guidance and rules for pedestrians. Mobility scooters are called Invalid Carriages in law.

• Although you do not have to be insured by law, we strongly recommend that you have at least third-party cover. It is also a good idea to be covered for fire, theft and damage.

(Article Source – The Norfolk Constabulary Website)
Storing your Mobility Scooter
We recommend that you store your mobility scooter in a dedicated storage unit – such as the Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Shed. This purpose built metal storages unit are designed to protect mobility scooters from the weather, vandals and risk of theft. They are simple to operate, require limited maintenance and can be relocated if required. The unit is supplied with a convenient internal socket point which enables the scooter to be charged safely as required.
Store your mobility Scooter safely and securely when not in use.

Store your mobility Scooter safely and securely when not in use.

For more information and to order a mobility or disability scooter shed – please browse the Mobility Scooter Storage section on the Asgard Website.

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Mobility Scooter Theft in Brownhills, West Midlands

Posted on July 21, 2011 by nazishs

The Walsall Police Unit are appealing for information after callous thieves stole a mobility scooter from the front garden of a house in Brownhills.

The thieves stole the scooter fromFourth Avenue, Brownhills at approximately10.40amSaturday 30 April.  It is believed that two men entered the front garden and loaded the scooter onto a white van before driving off.

PC Julie Armstrong, from Brownhills neighbourhood policing team, said: “This is a despicable crime targeting a vulnerable member of the community, whose access to mobility is now diminished. We are appealing for anyone who may have seen these men to contact us.”

Contact Walsall Police on 0345 113 5000 or you can contact Crimestoppers the independent charity anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Article Source: West Midlands Police website.

Protecting your Mobility Scooter from theft

With the increase in mobility scooters being stolen or damaged for spares or vandalism, mobility scooter users will welcome the purpose built Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Shed for their mobility scooter.

Mobility Scooter Storage from Asgard.

Mobility Scooter Storage Shed from Asgard keeps your Scooter safe from theft and damage to your vehicle.

These sheds have been design specifically for housing mobility scooters.  This Mobility Scooter Shed provides you a sound, secure and dry place to store your Scooter overnight and when not in use.  Special features also include an easy access ramp to ride your vehicle in as well as an in-built electric point so that you can charge your Scooter while it is garaged in your Mobility Scooter Shed.

Click for more information or to order your Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Shed.

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Storing your mobility scooter

Posted on February 1, 2011 by nazishs

Have you recently got a new mobility scooter for either yourself or family member? As well as providing users with increased mobility and freedom when travelling outdoors, don’t forget to consider the safety and security elements for keeping the new vehicle safe.

Mobility Scooters give users a new lease of life.

Storing your Mobility Scooter

One of the most important questions to answer when it comes to looking after your new mobility scooter is how to keep it safe and secure overnight or when not in use.  Below is an overview of the different options you have available.

Before we discuss the different options, it is a good idea to look at the type of vehicle you have as well as the existing storage space available.  Mobility scooters come in all shapes and sizes, and for the majority of people may need to be kept outdoors or in the garden.

If you are lucky enough to have an existing garage with plenty of room for a mobility scooter, this may be your first option. However, think about how convenient it will be to access the scooter as many garages also store cars, bikes, lawnmowers as well as general clutter.  So is it easy for the user to be able to go in and take out the mobility scooter from the garage whenever it is required or will they require assistance?

Does your garage look like this?!

Does your garage look like this?!

Alternatively, a lightweight waterproof cover for mobility scooter may be used outdoors to protect from rain or damage.  These are fine for temporary protection or even when used if you are storing the mobility scooter in a garage to protect from dust for a long period of time.

 

But even if you have a garage or a garden shed but are looking for a more permanent place to keep your mobility scooter secure, then a secure metal storage unit, such as the Mobility Scooter Storage Shed from Asgard may be more suitable for you.

Large Mobility Scooter Storage Shed from Asgard.

Large Mobility Scooter Storage Shed from Asgard.

A metal storage shed for your mobility scooter is designed to house your scooter when not in use, and large enough to accommodate most sizes of scooter.  They can be installed in the garden, next to the garage, or a side alleyway, providing extra security and protection for your mobility scooter.

The Asgard Mobility Scooter store is a secure weatherproof storage shed, keeping your mobility scooter kept dry, safe and protected from damage while not being used and also includes an integral metal base with fixings for securing to your concrete base for maximum security.  The Asgard Mobility Storage unit also has a large double door access and comes with a fold down ramp making it easy for you to simply ride in and out with minimal effort.

So before you decides which storage solution is best for storing your mobility scooter, make sure you have considered your options.  For more information on the Mobility Scooter range from Asgard, simply call us on 08456 580 730 or visit our website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk

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Mobility Scooter Storage

Posted on September 15, 2010 by nazishs

For those of you who rely on your mobility scooter on a regular basis will appreciate the freedom it gives you.  The number of mobility scooter users in the UK has increased in recent years and they have become a popular and effective way to increase mobility and independence of users.  It is also one of the most cost effective option for many users and doesn’t require a special license to own or use.

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The convenient and practical transport option for mobility scooter users.

However, although it may be a worthwhile investment, users also need to consider adequate maintenance and storage of their vehicle in order to keep your mobility in good condition when not in use.

When you are searching for the best storage for your mobility scooter, there are two primary considerations – protection from the weather and security.

  • Protection from the weather – so that your mobility scooter and any of its electrical components don’t get wet during the rain or snow.
  • Security – probably the biggest factor to consider when you are searching for the best mobility scooter storage is the security issue.  Storage Covers will not protect your scooter from theft or vandalism.  You should consider security purpose-built mobility scooter storage unit that has lockable doors.

What’s the best way to store your mobility scooter?

One option may be to use a Storage Cover, which are handy for keeping the dust and rain off your scooter will you are not using it.  However, these covers do not provide much security for your vehicle, and are only advisable as a temporary measure or if you are storing your vehicle in a large garage or other sheltered area.

We would recommend a secure metal storage unit, which has been specially designed to store your mobility scooter when not in use.  Asgard, the specialists in secure steel storage units have specifically designed an outdoor Mobility Scooter Storage Unit based on feedback and customer demand.

The Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Unit.

The Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Unit – a ‘must-have’ for all scooter users.

The Asgard Mobility Scooter Storage Unit provides secure outdoor storage of your mobility scooter or electric wheelchair.  Built from very thick, galvanised steel panels this unit is ideal for the outside storage of your scooter.  You can drive your scooter straight in this unit with the convenient double door access and fold-down ramp.  And to keep your vehicle powered up, you can even charge up your vehicle if required, as an electrical mounting plate is included on the side panel.

Whats more, Asgard can even help you assemble the unit for you as well.  For more information and to view the full mobility scooter storage range from Asgard, visit the website http://www.asgardsss.co.uk

Any questions?

Check out these ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ about Mobility Scooters, and to request a Free Scooter Brochure & Buying Guide at the Help My Mobility website.

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