How to buy a used electric scooter?
There are a few key points to keep in mind when buying a used electric scooter:• To calculate how much you should pay for a used electric scooter, take the original price of the scooter at the time of first purchase, then subtract 10% to 20% from that price based on reported usage and annual usage. mileage
• Know the scooter basics, learn as much as you can about what to buy an electric scooter, and what you want your scooter to do well
• Request multiple photos from different angles
• Ask the previous owner questions about this scooter as many as possible
• Take a test drive
• Carry out a detailed visual inspection
• Keep proof of transaction
• Negotiated return period if there is a problem with the scooter
• If possible, buy from someone you know and trust, and consider using the EScooterNerds used scooter marketplace to find sellers
These are some good questions you can ask when shopping for a used electric scooter:
• Why sell scooters?
• When did you buy it?
• At what price was it purchased?
• Where did you buy it from?
• Is it still under warranty?
• How many miles does it cover?
• Is it damaged? Where?
• Has it suffered major damage, collision, severe fall, or severe impact?
• Has it been repaired?
• Need repairs?
• How old is the battery and has it been replaced (if so, how many times)?
• How long will it take to charge ?
• What is the range of the scooter when first purchased?
• How much range does the scooter now offer?
• What is its current top speed?
• How old are the tires and have they been replaced (if so, how many times)?
• Are the tires worn?
• Are the brakes working properly, do you need new pads?
• Has it been opened, disassembled, modified or patched?
• Has it been hacked, or has custom firmware installed
