Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Have a mate with one of these - and he's been quoted some ridiculous
figure for new batteries.

Is it worth me looking at it and seeing if I can find a cheaper way?

I have a lot of experience of this. The disability market marks things
up by 100 to 150%. For example I was quoted £320 by a disability outfit
for the batteries for a big scooter. The exact same batteries (same make
everything) were £160 from a battery firm.

My wife's buggy takes batteries that are £100 each from the disability
shops; £55 from battery firms.

Wherever you buy from, ask first if they have the form to fill in
certifying disability so there's no VAT.

You must get sealed lead acid batteries, and they must be deep discharge
types. Ordinary lead acid (burglar alarm ones, car ones etc) are not
suitable.

Bill