Top of page Why shouln I buy a cheap scooter on the internet?
Let me count the ways! OK, there are 2 main reasons NOT to buy a scooter on the internet. Reason one is that you probably will receive a piece of junk. Reason two is that you may receive NOTHING! Read on….. Reason one: Why junk is available on the internet. Unfortunately some very bad scooters are being imported into the US from China. Unscrupulous companies are exploiting a temporary loophole in US importation laws. They get these cheap Chinese scooters past customs by claiming that a scooter is for off-road use only. That way they evade the rigorous and expensive testing required by DOT and EPA. This testing ensures that legitimate companies comply with all the applicable safety and environmental standards required by law. Untested, inferior scooters are “illegal” if they are used on public roads. It is unlawful to sell these scooters as street legal vehicles. They are not! (Of course they also are not any good for off-road use since they have street tires and very little ground clea
