Today I took my van in to have some work done on my scooter ..
Added 2023-01-09 01:47:36 +0000 UTCToday I took my van in to have some work done on my scooter lift. While I was there, I had my scooter looked over because it's been making a weird noise the past few weeks. Unfortunately, I got some bad news. My scooter, which I rely on to get around, needs $420ish in repairs. This is after spending $250 to repair the lift. I'm over the weight limit on it by quite a bit, which has caused an issue with the wheels and axle. Apparently, the wheels are on the verge of completely popping off! 😳 The repair guy would replace the axle and wheels with a stronger version that should hold up under my weight for another couple of years, but warned me it won't be forever. I think he can tell I'm waaaay over the weight limit and really putting my scooter to the test. 😂 My current scooter is the heaviest-duty model available. If I wanted to upgrade to something with a higher weight capacity, I'd have to switch to a power chair. This would mean buying an entirely new (much larger) van, which isn't an option for me at this time. Getting it repaired is the best option. I am completely reliant on my scooter if I go anywhere outside of my house or studio. I am only able to stand for about 1-2 minutes at a time and can only walk a hundred feet or so before needing to sit. I am also way too fat to fit on the scooters that the stores here supply, so I always use my own. Not having my scooter means I am stuck at home. Any help towards paying for this repair would be very much appreciated!
