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When a company you rely on suddenly ceases trading, it is completely natural to feel left in the dark. As many of you are now discovering while trying to book your annual spring services, Local Mobility UK Limited—which traded under the names Luggie Scooters and Luggie UK—unfortunately went into liquidation in the summer of 2025. Over the past year, our phones at MLV Mobility have been ringing with understandably worried customers asking the same questions: “Who will service

Quick Summary: What You Need to Know What is it? The Drive AeroCarbon is a next-generation, ultra-lightweight folding mobility scooter. What makes it special? It is constructed from aerospace-grade carbon fibre and powered by a lithium-ion battery, making it incredibly light to lift into a car boot without sacrificing strength. Who is it for? Perfect for travel, holidays, cruise ships, and everyday shopping trips. Where can I try it? Available now for test drives at the MLV M

Since the news broke in the summer of 2025 regarding the liquidation of Local Mobility UK Limited, there has been a massive wave of confusion across the mobility scooter community. Because Local Mobility operated heavily under the trading names "Luggie Scooters" and "Luggie UK", many customers naturally assumed that the actual manufacturer of the scooter had gone out of business. Let us set the record straight immediately: No, Freerider and the Luggie brand have not shut down

Pearl thought taking out mobility scooter finance was her only option to get around Denaby Main. Find out how Ant from MLV Mobility responded quickly and helped her secure a brand-new Invacare Leo on the Motability Scheme instead.

Of all the phone calls we have received since Local Mobility (trading as Luggie Scooters and Luggie UK) went into liquidation in the summer of 2025, this is the most common—and the most difficult—conversation we have. If you invested your hard-earned money into a "Lifetime Warranty" or an extended service plan with the previous dealer, you bought it for peace of mind. Finding out that the company has closed its doors is incredibly stressful. At MLV Mobility, we believe in com

Pip has had many scooters from us, but this was his first on the Motability Scheme. Find out why he chose the Sterling Scoozy S800 for his Gainsborough trips and how easy the application process really was.

Join Ant and James at the Birmingham NEC on May 15th-16th for Motability Scheme Live 2026. Discover the freedom of a Freerider Luggie folding scooter.

So, you’ve finally booked that bucket-list cruise. The itinerary is set, the bags are halfway packed, and you’re ready to trade reality for some high-seas luxury. But if you’re traveling with a mobility scooter, there’s a hidden hurdle that can turn a dream vacation into a logistical headache: the dreaded narrow cabin door. If you want smooth sailing from port to port, it is time to look at the ultimate travel scooter for cruises. The Big Problem: Cruise Ship Mobility Scooter

The Luggie Scooter range has become one of the most recognised and trusted names in the mobility industry. Designed with innovation,...

Our First Impression: A Real Head-Turner Here at MLV Mobility, we test-drive a lot of scooters. It's rare that a new model makes the...

What happened to Local Mobility UK? The company that traded as 'Luggie Scooters' has ceased trading, but support for your scooter has not. Discover what the closure means for your warranty and find out how MLV Mobility is now the approved UK partner for all your sales, servicing, and support needs...