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Andy McIntosh, 42 from Strathaven near Glasgow, is a disabled Army Corporal who is currently attempting, on a TGA Breeze mobility scooter,  to beat the world record for the ‘Fastest journey from John-O’-Groats to Land’s End on an Electric Mobility Vehicle (individual)’.   Originally from Manchester, Andy retired from the Army fully fit to pursue a new career, however in 2008 he discovered he had a very rare and inoperable vascular condition. This means his circulation and mobility is severely restricted, resulting in day-to-day difficulties with independence. Hence Andy and his young family have been supported by several military charity – this world record attempt is raising donations to say thank you for their invaluable assistance. Beginning on the 5th May 2015, Andy is raising awareness and funds for  Poppy Scotland , SSAFA ,  ABF The Soldiers’ Charity ,  Erskine  and  Soldiers off the Streets .  Andy is currently driving a TGA Breeze the length of Britain and beat the current worl

TGA had a successful launch of their new folding car boot mobility scooter,  the Maximo , at the recent Naidex National by receiving their first order within 10 minutes of the show opening. Read the full show release  here The Maximo is the larger 4-wheel version of the Minimo. It has a greater user weight capacity and an enhanced driving experience and an enhanced driving experience. The Maximo is the latest addition to this new TGA family of folding scooters that combines feature-rich design with leading transportability. It can be folded into a compact size with a single, one-handed operation and requires no parts to be dismantled for storage. Daniel Stone, TGA Managing Director comments: "We were delighted to receive our first Naidex order for a Maximo so early in the show. As soon as the doors opened, our exhibition team was approached by many visitors regarding the Maximo. We achieved the first sale by 10:10am that set a precedent of popularity throughout the ex

TGA Mobility  located in Sudbury, Suffolk, has hosted a well-attended 'Safe Scoot' Awareness Day for East Anglian mobility scooter users. The day is held for people to discover how they can  drive a mobility scooter safely. Held at TGA's independent living showroom , the event attracted a large number of visitors from the local area. Attendees were a mixture of current scooter owner looking for advice on safe driving along with individuals looking to try a scooter for the first time in a safe environment. Essential driving tips for scooter users were provided around a pre-determined course that included ramps, cones and areas to practise reversing. Learning how to manouvre safely in tight spaces and control a scooter when moving in reverse, were deemed very useful by most people who completed the course. These individuals all received a certificate from TGA to highlight their enhanced proficiency in safe scooter driving. Read more...  http://www.tgamobility.co.uk/201