Cheap Mopeds – Do Your Homework
In the UK, you can now buy cheap mopeds online. You will save a lot of money compared to buying a well-known brand from a bike shop, but what are the drawbacks of these cheap scooters? Let's take a look:
Quality Counts
Some bikes are not very good quality and if you get stuck with one of these, you will regret buying cheap. So what you need to do is use one of the reputable suppliers – look for a national company that has been around for a while. They will not be able to afford to risk their reputation by supplying low quality bikes.
Reliability
Just because you want to save a few pounds – well, more than a few pounds actually – does not mean you want to have a scooter that will let you down when you need it to get to work or college. So don't buy an obscure model from a dodgy supplier. Do your homework and make sure you are happy the supplier and the mopeds that they are selling.
Repairs
It can be tricky to find a bike shop that will repair or service some of the more obscure makes of cheap mopeds. So when you are looking at a cheap moped deal, check out the supplier and find out what arrangements they have for repairs. The most reputable national importers have a network of repair shops so you can get your bike fixed without having to take it too far from where you live.
Parts
Some unlucky people have found that it's very difficult, expensive or time-consuming to get parts for the particular model of bike they have bought. When you're looking at cheap mopeds, check out the website to see if the importer keeps a full stock of parts in the UK. This means that when you need a part all you need to do is phone the supplier and there is no delay because all the parts are on hand in the warehouse.
Assembly
Some of these cheap scooters that you buy online have to be assembled to some extent when you take delivery. If you find this off-putting, check just what it is that you are expected to assemble. Often with the more reputable online bike shops all you will need to do is put in place the battery, screw on the mirrors and maybe attach the top box.
The Verdict
You need to choose carefully when buying cheap mopeds online. Some of the less reputable suppliers will sell you any old junk and will not care what happens after you buy. Look for a national online scooter shop, one where you will get service not just before you buy but long afterwards as well.
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