Most of us seem to have wheelchair repair problems. Before I was on Medicare I purchased my own wheelchair-Ebay of course, and I love it. What I do not love is having to pay out of pocket for any repairs. But I do understand that is the nature of the game, but that doesn't make it more palatable to me. Luckily I can afford-up to a point-the necessary repairs so far. We only have one reliable DME within 150 miles, and I only use them when my family and friends cannot fix the problem. Unfortunately, they are unfamiliar with my chair but were willing to do their best, which has so far sufficed.
I am very fortunate to have very clever friends and family who are usually able to troubleshoot and repair my chair. It has been relatively easy to buy the parts directly from Next Mobility and they have been quite helpful in offering telephone help. Parts of course are very expensive, and especially for an uncommon chair. Am I going to get another chair? Hopefully I will not have to as I do not think I like the choices available. I think I will just follow along with the game plan that we are doing, and hope that no major catastrophe happens to my chair. J Joan Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost
