Please..Motor scooter battery question...

[bunny213]

I'm taking care of an 88 year old woman, who uses a motor scooter. We think it needs a new battery. Can anyone tell us if we can purchase a battery ourselves and replace it? Or do we have to have the company pick it up and take it to the shop?
The information that I have from the booklet is that it takes (2) 12V deep-cycle Standard batteries....then it says - compatable batteries 12AH.
She owns this scooter, is not renting it. Money is an issue...and she feels like if we give it back to the company, they will charge an exhorbent fee. She had to have a cable fix a year or so ago...and they charged her so much. And they also charged her for pick up and delivery...then she also had to keep calling them to remind them that they had it...and she was without it for about 3 weeks.
I appreciate any help you can give us...thank you. Barb

 

[SueM in MN]

check if you have a Batteries Plus store near you. I know the one by us sells scooter batteries.
The booklet probably tells how to replace it.

 

[Piper]

check if you have a Batteries Plus store near you. I know the one by us sells scooter batteries.
The booklet probably tells how to replace it.

Sue, Thank you so much for that name. I just called the one close to me and the batteries there are 1/4 what my dealer charges!! I need to replace mine before my trip and now I know where to go!!!

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

My Dad replaced my batteries and my Mom's. You can buy them at any battery store. Just give them that info. You might be able to write it off on the next tax form, too, as a medical expense.