Why get help to transport your motorbike, mobility scooter or scooter?
A growing number of us own motorcycles, scooters or mobility scooters. The latest data from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) shows that there were 15.6% more registrations of mopeds in the UK in September this year compared to 2018.
For motorbikes, the percentage change was smaller but still showed growth of 1.6%. That means there were over 83,000 new motorcycles registered in the past 12 months.
Meanwhile, the Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (Rica) estimates that around 80,000 mobility scooters are sold in the UK each year. It estimates there are between 300-350,000 mobility scooter users in the country.
If you own a motorbike, scooter or mobility scooter, it can be easy to forget about how you’re going to transport it when you’re planning to move home. After all, they are a mode of transport. You can just drive them to your new place, can’t you?
But wait a moment. Will you have time to do that on moving day? Will you want to do that on moving day? Is it even possible for you to travel the distance to your new property – that’s certainly a big consideration if you own a mobility scooter.
Given that the Rica survey found that 74% of those who own a mobility scooter are heavily reliant on it to help them make regular journeys, it’s essential that it’s transported properly when you move home. The last thing you want is to be without your main mode of transport because it has been damaged in transit.
This is precisely why you need to arrange for your mobility scooter, motorcycle or scooter to be professionally transported to your new home. And why we offer this important service.
When you ask us to help you move these kinds of vehicles you can rest assured that they’ll arrive ready to get out on the road again. We can help you move motorcycles, scooters and mobility scooters within the UK or abroad.
Our fleet of 3.5 tonne Luton vans have tail lifts, which makes the process of loading your motorcycle, scooter or mobility scooter into the van incredibly smooth. Once your vehicle is loaded into our van, we’ll make sure it’s securely stowed for travel.
We do this using 1.5 tonne resistance ratchets wall-to-wall in our vehicles. We also have floor hooks to make sure that both two and four-wheeled vehicles are ready for transport and will remain upright for the duration of the journey, whether that’s 10 miles or 100 miles.
For two-wheeled vehicles this is especially important. It means you don’t need to worry that fuel or other liquids will leak out of them during the journey. It also makes preparing your vehicle for transit incredibly simple, as there’s no need to drain the fuel or other fluids from the engine.
Our professional movers are trained in loading, securing and unloading all kinds of vehicles. You can be sure they’ll treat them with care and respect so that they arrive in top condition at your new home. We also have £50,000 in-transit insurance and £5 million liability insurance, so if there is an unforeseen accident, you’ll be completely covered.
Ready to discuss your removal needs with us? Contact us today to get a tailored quote for house move, including any motorcycles, scooters or mobility scooters you may own.
