Quingo Scooters combating loneliness

UK distributor Forever Active discuss one of the most underestimated benefits of owning a scooter, beating the curse that is loneliness.
You can read it HERE

Winter safety on your mobility scooter

With the start of winter in earnest UK distributor Forever Active has created a very handy set of tips for winter use of your Quingo Scooter.  Be safe and comfortable and enjoy this winter with the fantastic stability a Quingo offers!
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Quingo Scooter Users - Your guide to getting the most from your Quingo

Over on our sister blog Quingo Scooter Users we try to give you advice on how to get the most out of your Quingo Scooter, be it basic maintenance, accessories or even things you can do with you scooter!

With the Easter bank holiday coming up you may find the latest series about accessible attractions a handy guide to getting out and about and taking advantage of the freedom and independence your Quingo scooter can bring to your life.

The Quingo Flyte SUV Kit

This video will show the SUV kit for the Quingo Flyte. Advanced Vehicle Concepts have created a retrospective that can be adapted to the existing docking station so the docking station can be used on a SUV type vehicle. 

Why are 5 Wheels Better Than 4? Find out the Quingo Difference…

When it comes to electric mobility scooters, the Quingo range really does stand apart from the competition. Why? Quingo is the only scooter range in the world to benefit from the comfort, security and safety of the 5 wheel advantage. In this post, we take a look at why 5 wheels really are better than 4, providing you with an overall safer, more comfortable scooter experience.

Enhanced Stability 

The Quingo scooter range is the world’s only electric scooter range to benefit from the stability of the 5 wheel system. Quingo’s unique stability system offers users a wide range of benefits, such as superior control on pavements, kerbs and inclines, all without compromising on agility. Quingo’s patented front tri-wheel system makes your experience even safer by offering additional stability, allowing you freedom to roam even in extreme conditions.

Unequalled Agility

With a turning circle of just 107cm, you’ll find navigating tight spaces and corners a much more comfortable experience with a Quingo. Traditional 3 and 4 wheel scooters will often require users to make multiple 3 point turns, just to navigate everyday situations. With one of Quingo’s elite scooters, you’ll benefit from a level of agility you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.

Better Comfort

What makes a Quingo scooter so comfortable to use? The Quingo range’s ergonomic posture control and adaptive footplates make using your scooter day to day a joy. A common issue with older, traditional scooters is their lack of customisable seating. With the Quingo range however, scooter users are at the centre of the experience. That’s why with our range, users can experience up to 80% more foot space than other 4 wheel scooters of comparable length – meaning less stress for backs, legs, keens and ankle joints. 

Safer Kerb Handling 

Kerbs needn’t be a challenge for mobility scooters, but unfortunately all too often they are. Quingo’s 5 wheel system is different having been specifically designed to allow users to approach kerbs at sharper angles than other scooter systems. In fact, Quingo scooters can approach kerbs at a 45” angle of up to 3 inches in height.

Superior Adaptability

The entire Quingo range benefits from adaptive footplates and posture control, meaning greater comfort and adaptability, ensuring your scooter experience is a comfortable one. Taking that level of adaptability even further, the Quingo Flyte can even easily be loaded into the boot of your car, with its automatic docking station. If its adaptability you’re after – the Quingo range will have something to suit your needs. If you’d like to hear more about what the Quingo range has to offer, or would like to receive one of our brochures absolutely FREE, please call us on 0800 085 7555 and we’d be more than happy to send you more information and a DVD straight to your door.  

New Quingo Flyte Website Takes Flight!

The Quingo Flyte, the amazing new revolutionary scooter in the 5 wheel Quingo range, is here AND has its own brand new website!

www.quingoflyte.co.uk is the new home for the Quingo Flyte: our next generation portable mobility scooter and docking station. 

On the new website you’ll find out about every aspect of the Quingo Flyte, including Features and Benefits, full Specifications, Car Compatibility, and all the latest news from Quingo Flyte owners!

Our homepage and the dedicated Features and Benefits section showcases all the benefit and advantages of the 5 wheel Quingo Flyte, focusing on the model itself, and the Flyte’s unique docking station - which is compatible with hundreds of models of hatchbacks, estates and SUVs. Using this compact docking station, the scooter can be easily loaded and unloaded into and out if your car at the touch of a button without the need for car modifications, tools, dismantling or lifting. This makes it incredibly easy to take your Quingo Flyte on holidays, journeys to visit relatives and countryside or seaside days out!

Thinking of storing your Flyte in a storage cupboard or locked shed when not in use? You can find out the exact measurements of the Flyte on the Specifications section of the site, including the measurements of the docking station and further information on the battery power, range and speed of the scooter.

And if you’re going to be taking advantage of the fantastic portability of the Flyte, as mentioned in our recent blog, the Car Compatibility section of the Quingo Flyte’s site allows you to check for your car from a small sample list of the hundreds of compatible models. The page gives you a list of over 30 different brands of cars to check from, with more being added frequently...And if you can’t spot your car on the list, don’t worry: that doesn’t mean it’s not compatible: give us a call and our friendly team will be happy to check the hundreds of car models to find yours!

Finally, the Latest section of the new Quingo Flyte site allows you to read about our most recent customers’ experiences with the Flyte and see some insights on how the Flyte has allowed them to regain independence in their daily lives in our customer photo diaries!
We hope you find everything you need over on quingoflyte.co.uk but if you’d like to find out more about the Quingo Flyte, or any other scooter in the Quingo range, just call our team on FREEPHONE 0800 085 7555, or contact us directly through our website to request your free brochure, DVD or test drive. Our team look forward to hearing from you!

Features of Your Quingo

When choosing a mobility scooter, we know that one of the most important considerations for our customers is ensuring they can travel to their most frequent destinations safely, comfortably and hassle-free. Quingo 5-wheel scooters and their patented Quintell technology make this possible.  

Mrs Johnson told us that the best feature on her Quingo was its smoothness while climbing kerbs, something her previous traditional scooter could not do. Every Quingo scooter features Kerbmaster™, the world’s first powered anti-grounding and anti-tipping device. Kerbmaster™ drastically reduces the chance of your Quingo tipping when mounting higher kerbs where traditional scooters may become beached, leaving the driver in a dangerous situation.  

In addition to added stability, Quintell technology also allows for easier manoeuvring in tight spaces such as shops; a feature much appreciated by Mrs Barwise who commented on the “excellent steering” of her Quingo. Many traditional three or four wheeled scooters are harder to steer around tight corners due to their wide turning radius: Quingo’s five wheels make turning in tight spaces easy allowing you access to places which may cause difficulty for traditional 3 and 4 wheel scooters.  

Thank you to everyone who has let us know what the most important feature of their Quingo is. Do you think there is a feature missing from the list above which you find most essential? Please do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.  

Stability and agility are just two of the many features that make Quingo scooters unique. To find out more about the advantages, call our friendly team today on FREEPHONE 0800 023 2577.  

Forever Active, Quingo UK distributor - "Always Helpful" - Recent Feedback on our Friendly Quingo Demonstration Team

Our friendly staff at Quingo endeavour to make you feel at ease throughout your mobility scooter selection journey; from demonstration and assessment, all the way through purchase and aftersales. We know that buying a scooter is a considered decision which shouldn’t be rushed, which is why we make sure that our customers aren’t put under pressure at any point of the process. 

We would like to thank all our customers who have provided recent feedback after meeting with our sales team this week for a demonstration of our scooters. We appreciate hearing feedback from both those who have purchased a Quingo, and others who did not purchase as well. Here are some of the comments received this week from customers who went on to purchase a Quingo scooter. 

Mr John Russell from Norfolk commented on receiving a “first class” service. 

Ms A Thomson from Poole stated that her experience has been positive on each and every occasion. 

Prof Graham Falconer from Oxford commented on our swift and efficient service in solving his request.  

Mr Frederick Robert Myhill from Northumberland wrote to us to express that the sales process was problem-free and the team were helpful in sorting everything out.

Mrs Mcguire from Lancashire, who did not purchase a Quingo after her free demonstration, commented to say that the advisors were extremely helpful nonetheless. 

Our team carry out a thorough assessment during demonstration and provide expert tuition on the model’s different features to ensure that you have the chance to enquire about anything you may be unsure of.  

If you do feel unsatisfied with your experience, we strive to work together to resolve this quickly and professionally. In the rare instances that we do hear that there have been problems with your scooters, we aim to collect your vehicle as swiftly as possible and issue a full refund. We stay in contact during every step to check that our customers are satisfied and solve any difficulties. So keep your feedback coming, and thank you for taking the time to let us know what we can do to keep improving our service.  

Full information on this fantastic offer is included in the graphic below. If you would like to request a demonstration or or receive your full colour Quingo brochure, call us FREE on 0800 731 3376. We look forward to hearing from you!

The specialists from Handicap-Magazine report about the advantages of Quingo Mobility Scooters.

Handicap magazine in Germany recently highlighted the portability benefits of Quingo 5 wheel scooters in a feature article. 

The article explains how Quingo solves the problems presented when transporting traditional mobility scooters by car and explains how easy the loading and unloading process is with an adaptable 5 wheel Quingo. 

Additionally, the article presents the unique comfort and stability benefits of Quintell technology and the Flyte concept.

For more information on the transportability of any scooters in the Quingo range don't hesitate to give our friendly team a call on FREEPHONE 0800 023 2577.  

Handicap: The Magazine for Quality of Life

Safety and Stability

Two of the biggest concerns when choosing a mobility scooter suitable for you and your environment are the safety and stability of the models on the market. With its 5 wheels and unique Quintell technology, Quingo scooters are stable, comfortable and safe even on the bumpiest of roads and pavements. This patented technology ensures that every Quingo driver experiences the best anatomical driving position on each journey and provides peace of mind when tackling even the most demanding terrain and gradients. 

Through listening to our customers and embracing feedback, Quingo understands how important safety and comfort is when choosing the right mobility scooter for their needs. 

Mrs Sharp from Hull told us how important the comfort and safety advantages of Quingo 5 wheel scooters are to her and how these the unique features allow her to feel safer than equivalent 4 wheel alternatives:  

Kerbmaster™, the world’s first powered anti-grounding and anti-tipping device drastically reduces the chance of the Quingo tipping when mounting higher kerbs and eliminates the possibility of becoming beached when descending higher kerbs which can leave users stranded in a dangerous position. Mrs Mackley from Rochester told us how the kerb handling abilities of her Quingo removed the fear she had of tipping over and becoming trapped when out and about: 

We understand that deciding upon the right mobility scooter can be a daunting prospect and the Quingo team is on hand to help you through the process. Mrs J Crouth from Ashington recently test drove one of our 5 wheel scooters with the help of our friendly advisors and summed up how the Quingo experience compared to driving her previous 4 wheel scooter:  

5 wheel stability is just one of the many features that make Quingo different. To find out more about the advantages, call the friendly team for your free brochure or demonstration today on FREEPHONE 0800 023 2577.  

Can your scooter handle up to 4 inch kerbs at angles?

Here we bring you another short movie from our Quingo ‘Feature Highlight’ series. This time, we focus on the dynamic stability features and superior kerb handling abilities of the 5 wheel Quingo range, as tested by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. 

Most mobility scooters handle kerbs relatively well when approaching them head on, but only Quingo scooters are also designed to cope with kerbs at angles of up to 45 degrees. This unique feature allows any Quingo user to safely ascend and descend kerbs in situations where there is not enough room to approach at 90 degrees, a surprisingly common situation on many of Britain’s pavements. 

Additionally Kerbmaster™- the world’s first and only anti-grounding and anti-tipping device- auto-activates on higher kerbs to safely enable your Quingo to descend to road level, a situation where traditional scooters can become lodged on their own anti-tip wheels. With Quingo Kerbmaster™ there is no delay in descending even higher kerbs, a delay which with a traditional scooter could leave the driver beached and exposed in a dangerous position.

These are just a couple of the unique stability features of the Quingo range. Please review our short movie. To request your free brochure and discover more about Quingos other features or arrange your free, no obligation test drive, please call out friendly team on FREEPHONE 0800 731 3376.  

Is your traditional scooter this stable?

Here’s a new short movie in our ‘Feature Highlights’ series, this time focusing on the premium stability of the 5 wheel Quingo range and the Quintell Technology used to provide optimum safety in multiple real life situations.

Only Quingo offers the world patented 5 wheel stability system that ensures stability without compromising agility or comfort, areas where traditional 3 or 4 wheel scooters are forced to make trade offs.

Many 3 wheel scooters actually offer a better seating position and better turning circle than 4 wheelers but it is on corners and on inclines where physically all 3 wheel scooters struggle. Only Quingo performs in all of these key areas.

Unlike most scooters, the weight distribution on a Quingo has a forward bias. Users’ legs and feet are positioned low over the front wheels at the same time maintaining the best possible ergonomic driving position. Traditional 4 wheel scooters force legs and feet to be either pushed back behind the front wheels or worse positioned high above them compromising posture. This forward bias not only helps maintain stability on inclines, slopes and hills but also plays a key part in safely negotiating kerbs both up and down.

Another unique stability feature is Kerbmaster™, the world’s first powered anti-grounding and anti-tipping device. When descending higher kerbs, where traditional scooters can become beached on their own anti-tip wheels, Kerbmaster™ auto- activates and safely enables the Quingo to descend to road level without delay. A delay which, in certain situations, could leave a driver in a dangerous position, stranded in a road.

These are just some of the unique stability features of Quingo. To find out more, receive a free brochure or if you would like more information about other features, please call our friendly team today on FREEPHONE 0800 731 3376.

Is your traditional scooter this comfortable?

Here’s another short movie from our ‘Feature Highlight’ series, which focuses on the comfort and posture advantages of the Quingo Scooter range, which combine to make every journey as comfortable and effortless as possible. 

So far we have showcased the agility, manoeuvrability and stability advantages of a 5 wheel scooter when compared to their traditional 3 or 4 wheel counterparts. Independent testing revealed that the 5 wheel Quingo had a smaller turning radius than comparable length 4 wheel equivalents in every case.

In this movie, we look at how adopting a healthy and comfortable sitting position on any scooter is only possible when all permutations of adjustment are available and set correctly for each individual. Whilst many 3 and 4 wheel scooters have some of these adjustments, the Quingo range has them all. This data is backed by the Davis Associates Anthropometric/Posture review. This adaptability means precisely the right scooter for you whether you are 4’ or 6’6” (122cm to 198cm). 

The typical foot area on a traditional 4 wheeler is approximately 33cm (13"). With the Quingo Classic as an example, it is up-to 59cm (23"). A staggering 80% more foot area than on a vehicle of comparable length. The entire range also enjoys 'intuitive feet forward position'. On top of this, Quintell Adaptive foot-plates offer leg independent adjustment in multiple planes to ensure a safe, natural and comfortable ride whatever your dimensions. 

Comfort means having controls exactly where you want them. The Quingo's dampened quick release steering column allows the steering controls to be set at precisely the right angle and distance. The Quingo Vitess and Toura also feature self levelling tiller controls with digital easy read illuminated displays. Release the latch located under the throttle control and the entire steering column smoothly swings away for easy access on or off the vehicle.

The Quingos remarkably smooth ride and dynamic stability is enhanced further on the mid and long range models by two independent suspension systems. The front system complements Quintell’s unique stability technology while the rear arrangement is assisted by a duel spring system fixed directly to the sub frame. The Quingo Vitess and Toura suspension features adjustable settings that can be adapted to users’ requirements. The result is a smooth, cushioned sensation minimizing the lumps and bumps of every day driving.

These are just some of the comfort features of Quingo. Enjoy our short video and if you would like more information about other features or receive a free brochure, please call our friendly team today on FREEPHONE 0800 731 3376.  

Can your scooter turn tighter in small spaces?

The second short video in our “Feature Highlight” series focuses on the agility and manoeuvrability advantages of Quingo scooters and how these features benefit our customers.

In our last post, we highlighted how Quingo is able to adapt to suit the user for both best posture and comfort, and how five wheel scooters adapt to allow more space when you need it and occupy less space when you don’t have enough. 

In our latest video we look at how Quingo five wheel scooters offer up some clever features to help when a tight turning circle is vital.

Most three wheel scooters have far better turning circles than four wheelers, but often fall short when it comes to stability. Four wheeled scooters generally offer less agility, and when we tested the five wheeled Quingos against four wheelers of comparable length, the Quingo turned tighter than its four wheel equivalent in each case.

Agility and stability at the same time means safer, easier and tighter turning for you at home, in the shops or just out and about with your family. 

We understand that choosing the right scooter among the many available can be a daunting task but don’t worry! Our friendly experts are on hand to help answer any questions you may have and will happily demonstrate all the advantages of Quingo at your home or on your local roads and pavements.

Enjoy our short movie! And for more information on the manoeuvrability of Quingo five wheeled scooters, or if you’d like a free brochure, give our team a call on freephone 0800 731 3376 and we’ll be happy to help.

Only with Quingo...The 5 Wheel Scooter that Adapts!

The first video in our new “Feature Highlight” series focuses on the adaptable features of Quingo scooters and how these features benefit our customers. 

There are so many mobility scooters on the market these days it can be a daunting task selecting one that suits you. Fortunately we can make that task a little easier for you. In addition to the numerous stability, agility and comfort advantages, Quingo 5 wheel scooters have a unique collection of technologies, which allow it to adapt to you, the user.

For example all but the entry-level model come with Quintell Adaptive Footplates, which ensure each of your limbs are fully positioned and supported independently and precisely. So, whatever your height, size or shape, your Quingo is able to place you in the best possible anatomical driving position. This in turn means maximum comfort for all your journeys short or long. 

Only Quingo offers more space when you need it...and takes up less space where you don’t: Our extended access seat slide not only allows for precise fore and aft positioning but also provides significantly increased access on and off the vehicle. This is especially useful if you suffer with stiff joints. 

On selected models, the ‘fold-flat’ seat mechanism means that the high back seat can be folded without having to remove it; ideal for fitting in storage or for when transporting your scooter. 

This is just a glimpse of how the Quingo range of 5 wheel scooters can help you safely and comfortably reconnect to your family, friends and community. 

For more information, watch this short video and if you’d like a free Quingo brochure which explains all the benefits just call our friendly team on FREEPHONE 0800 731 3376.  

Designed With You In Mind

Our customers’ comfort and safety is the starting point of everything we do here at Quingo. Each of the 5 wheel scooters in our range is carefully designed with our customers’ correct posture at the heart of the process. 

To ensure maximum comfort and safety on all of those essential outings to the shops, whether you are visiting friends, family or if you are on a vital trip to the shops, your Quingo is equipped with multiple features and technologies that will help keep you as safe and as comfortable as possible throughout your journey.

Adaptive floating footplates provide up to 80% more foot area and allow the precise independent positioning of each leg. 

An infinitely adjustable tiller means all controls are exactly where they should be for best posture and the minimum effort steering performs outstandingly well in tight spaces.

All models enjoy Q-Comfort fully adjustable seating which means whoever you are you’ll enjoy maximum comfort even on those longer journeys.

To find out more on how Quingo Mobility Scooters are designed with you in mind, feel free to give us a call on 0800 731 3376 and request your free brochure.  

Look After Your Legs

Vascular Disease Awareness Week 2013 takes place this year between the 11th and 17th of March. The week aims to highlight the importance of looking after your legs and make sure occurrences of vascular diseases, one of the UK’s largest killers, are minimised. 

 With the aim of Vascular Disease Awareness Week in mind, it’s important to remember how Quingo mobility scooters can help those who have experienced problems with their legs and are stuck at home. Exercise is key wherever possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle but longer trips for some can become difficult. In these circumstances a Quingo is a good option to get you out of the house to make those essential trips to the shops or visit relatives and friends. It will keep you active and keep you connected to your community. 

However, when deciding which scooter to purchase, it is important for mobility scooter users to source the safest, most comfortable and most suitable scooter for their needs. 

Although most mobility scooters can have advantages for people suffering from problems with their legs, it’s worth noting that the Quingo five wheeled mobility scooters offer significantly greater leg room than their three or four wheel counterparts: in most cases up to 80% more foot area. This ensures that Quingo drivers experience the best anatomical driving position, improved circulation and crucially, easy access on and off the vehicle. 

Additionally, all Quingo scooters offer adaptive floating foot plates. These allow the Quingo user’s legs to be individually adjusted to ensure hips, legs and feet are precisely where they should be for best posture and circulation. These adjustments are vital if you have one stiff leg and more movement in the other. Quingo’s adaptive footplates are also sprung loaded which allows the user to independently exercise ankle joints while on the move. Even moderate exercise while driving a scooter could make all the difference.

For more information about Vascular Disease Awareness Week 2013 visit http://www.circulationfoundation.org.uk and to find out how Quingo can change your life, please call 0800 0857 555 and our friendly team will be happy to help.  

Importance of Training Featured on ‘The One Show’

A recent episode of BBC1’s ‘The One Show’ featured a sequence on the importance of safety, training and insurance for drivers of Mobility Scooters.

The episode quite legitimately highlighted some of the negative consequences that can occur when a scooter is mis-sold, misused or sold with inadequate or no training. Thankfully, accidents are rare and most users enjoy the benefits a scooter offers without incident. However, when accidents do occur, as they do in all modes of transport, they attract more than their fair share of headlines.

The show highlighted the importance of insurance, which although is not mandatory, is highly recommended by the Department for Transport and the entire Quingo Team. Insurance is not expensive and gives you real peace of mind if anything should ever happen.

With all this in mind, the importance of sourcing your scooter from a company that provides comprehensive training and a safety test to ensure that users are capable and safe to drive a scooter is highlighted. 

It goes without saying that only after completing the safety test and training that our customers go on to select the safest, most stable and reliable scooter you can get. Collectively, these simple steps go a long way to ensuring both user and public safety. 

Here at Quingo, we get many letters from people we have assessed and their siblings thanking us for our honesty when a test has highlighted that certain individuals would not be safe to use a Quingo. 

When choosing a company to purchase your scooter from, it’s well worth noting that while safety, stability and comfort are all paramount, that is not the end of the story. The pre and after sales services are just as vital, and in many instances make all the difference when it comes to getting genuine value for money and ensuring user suitability and safety. 

‘The One Show’ feature asked the question of whether more legislation would help or hinder the ability of genuine users to access products. The programme summarised that as long as customers purchase from good, reputable companies offering comprehensive training, testing and insurance, the current legislation should be sufficient enough to make sure incidents remain rare. 

 For many people, a Quingo is literally a replacement for their legs and it’s vital that those in need can access these essential devices with appropriate training without excessive fuss and additional paperwork. Quingos make a vital difference to our customers’ well-being and quality of life. 

If you would like more information on our unique 5 wheel range, to discuss your free assessment and test drive, or if you just want a brochure, please call 0800 0857 555 and we’ll be waiting to help.  

S'no Problem!

The snow has been falling across the country and around us here at Quingo, so we wanted to take a few moments to remind our customers of how a 5 wheels Quingo mobility scooter offers safe, comfortable mobility in all weather conditions.

As you’ll see in our short film, having 5 points of contact on the ground makes a real difference compared to walking and your scooter offers the maximum stability, manoeuvrability and comfort possible at all times even in snowy and icy weather! 

Whether you’re heading out on a trip to the shops or to visit a friend or relative, your 5 wheel Quingo will perform fantastically well whatever the weather.

And don’t forget, our biggest ever New Year offer of 3 years free insurance and 3 years free Roadside Recovery on orders before the 31st of January is still on! To find out how Quingo can reinvent your life in 2013, feel free to give us a call on 0800 731 3376.