What is mobility scooter and electric wheelchair recovery service?

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What is mobility scooter and electric wheelchair recovery service?

For customers that select our 'Breakdown Recovery' optional extra, as part of their Mobility Insurance policy.

Recovery Location

The recovery service is only available in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The recovery service is not included in the Worldwide element of the insurance policy.

Home Recovery

You must be within 20 miles of your home to use the recovery service.

Holiday recovery in UK and Channel Islands to your accommodation or vehicle within 20 miles.

Battery Cover

There is a call-out/recovery limit of 4 occasions for a flat battery. For other reasons, including punctures and mechanical breakdowns, there is a limit of 5 call-outs.

Taxi Provision

The policy will also allow the provision of a taxi if the policyholder is unable to transfer into the attending recovery vehicle.

If you included ‘Breakdown Recovery’ (please check your certificate of insurance) as part of your Mobility Insurance policy, the contact number is 0800 008 6252.

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General Questions and Definitions

Do I need to register my mobility scooter with the DVLA? Do I need Mobility Insurance? Can I take my mobility scooter abroad? What is Surewise National Scooter Database? Does my Mobility Insurance policy cover puncture repairs? What is Wear and Tear? How do I renew my Blue Badge Mobility Insurance policy? What type of Mobility Vehicle are covered? Does my Mobility Insurance policy cover extended warranty?

Policy Questions

Can I pay monthly for my Mobility Insurance? How do I make a claim on my Mobility Insurance policy? Does Mobility Insurance cover an attachment that makes a manual wheelchair a power-chair? Does Mobility Insurance cover a custom-built powered wheelchair? My Mobiliy Scooter is second-hand and I don't have a receipt, what can I use as proof of purchase? I have replaced my current mobility scooter, what do I next? Is there any age limit on Mobility Insurance policies? Who else can I add to my Mobility Insurance? Is a licence required to ride on the road with a mobility scooter?

Leaving your scooter

Can I keep my mobility scooter overnight in my car? Does my mobility scooter have to be stored at my own home?

Breakdown and Recovery

What is mobility scooter and electric wheelchair recovery service? If my mobility scooter needs repairs, can I be taken to a repairer instead of my home? What is the difference between breakdown recovery and recovery costs?

Other

Am I covered if my mobility scooter keys are stolen? Am I covered if my mobility scooter is damaged on a aircraft?

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