Option 1: Fold-up Scooters
The smallest and lightest mobility scooters can be collapsed down to a size that fits easily in a hatchback. Pictured below are the various configurations of the Freerider Luggie, and you can watch videos here and here of getting it in to the boot.
Depending on the model and the weight, a hoist might be required. The Luggie has a two-stage lift, effectively halving the difficulty of lifting in to the boot. For models without this feature, you’ll be required to lift the 20-30kg in one go. This can be too much for some, and a hoist is the only option. Watch a video of a hoist here.
Option 2: Detachable Scooters
Slightly larger, detachable scooters are also highly portable. The cost of this extra size, however, is a little inconvenience. Instead of 10 or 20 seconds of simple folding, detachable scooters require disassembly and reassembly of 5 or more components. None of the components is heavier than 14 kg, which means a hoist is almost never needed. The Monarch Buzz and Pride Go-Go are two of the more popular scooters in this category.
Option 3: Van, 4WD, Customised Vehicle, or Trailer
The final option is to transport a large mobility scooter in a large vehicle or trailer. While most scooters can be disassembled to some extent (e.g. removal of the seat), the main body of the scooter is unavoidably heavy and large. Thus, a van or trailer with a ramp may be required. Vehicles specifically modified for wheelchairs or mobility scooters are also an option.
8 thoughts on “Can I Take My Scooter in the Boot of My Car?”
Need to update my gopher that fits into the boot. I have MS so it’s hard for me bend down to undo parts of the gopher, so just seeing what’s out there
Sorry to miss this comment, Jim.
We have a lot of MS customers using our scooters, especially the Luggie. You can send an enquiry on the contacts page and we will be in touch.
i am 79yrs old and i lost my balance , at the moment i walk with the aid of a walker, without the walker i cannot take one step. I need a scooter that i can fold in my car boot , but i cannot bend down and pick up heavy scooter
Hi Marie,
It depends on which scooter best suits you. Some of the Luggies can be half folded and this makes it a lot easier. There are also electric lifts that can do the lifting for you that sit either in the boot or on the tow bar.
If you want more info it’s best to ring the 1300 number and speak to a store manager. Or let us know what your postcode is so we can get the nearest store to contact you by email.
Yes when do you open around Christmas and new year and please tell me your address kind regards
Hi Carolyn. We open January 11. Address in Melbourne is 4/355 South Gippsland Hwy Dandenong
do you sell used folding scooters
Hi Robert,
We do, but it’s not a guarantee. The best option is to call 1300 622 633, and that will connect with the nearest store. They’ll be able to tell you exactly what used scooters they have in stock.