These are the signs mechanics hear about most often. Only mechanical faults are described here.
01from 15 €
The e-scooter tyre keeps losing air
WhyMost often it’s a punctured inner tube, a damaged valve, or a shard of glass or a nail stuck in the tyre. Sometimes a worn, cracked tyre is to blame.
Check it yourselfInspect the tread for any embedded objects and check the pressure. Don’t ride on a half-flat tyre – the rim and inner tube will be damaged even faster.
What we doWe replace or patch the inner tube, replace the tyre, and, if the model is suitable, can fill it with sealant. Read more: e-scooter tyre and inner tube replacement.
02from 10 €
The e-scooter creaks, rattles or wobbles
WhyThe causes are usually simple: loose bolts, worn bearings, play in the steering tube or folding mechanism, or a rattling mudguard.
Check it yourselfCheck that the folding latch is tightened firmly, and try shaking the handlebar by hand. Don’t force the bolts – you can strip the thread. More in our article on a creaking or rattling scooter.
What we doWe track down the source of the noise, tighten and adjust, and replace worn bearings or fasteners.
03from 5 €
The scooter brakes poorly
WhyA stretched cable, worn brake pads, a warped disc, or air in the hydraulic system. A longer braking distance is the first sign you’ll notice.
Check it yourselfTake a look at the brake pads: if there’s hardly any material left, it’s time to replace them. There should be no grease on the disc or the pads.
What we doWe adjust mechanical and hydraulic brakes, replace pads, discs, cables or housing, and bleed the hydraulics. More here: e-scooter brake repair and adjustment.
04from 20 €
The handlebar wobbles or the scooter „pulls” to one side
WhyMost often it’s worn handlebar or fork bearings, a loose steering tube joint, or sometimes a fork bent after a fall or hitting a curb.
Check it yourselfStand the scooter on a level surface, squeeze the front brake and try pushing the handlebar back and forth. If you feel a „clunking”, the bearings are probably worn.
What we doWe adjust or replace the bearings, fork and steering tube. More about handlebar, fork and bearing repair.
05from 15 €
The wheel turns stiffly, knocks or rustles
WhyIt could be failed wheel bearings, a wheel that has shifted, or hair and dirt wound into the axle. If it’s a hub motor wheel, the mechanical wear may be in the motor unit itself.
Check it yourselfLift the scooter and spin the wheel by hand: it should turn smoothly, without crunching or grinding noises.
What we doWe replace the wheel bearings and, if needed, the motor (wheel) unit itself. We do not carry out diagnostics of the electrical part.
0615 €
The throttle or brake lever is broken, sticks or wobbles
WhyLevers most often suffer after the scooter falls or from worn plastic. A stuck brake lever is also a safety issue.
Check it yourselfWipe off the dirt around the lever and check that it returns freely to its original position. If the plastic is broken, don’t ride.
What we doWe replace throttle (accelerator) and brake levers and, if needed, the brake cable.
0715 €
The front light doesn’t work
WhyA burnt-out or loose bulb, or sometimes a cracked cover caused by moisture or an impact.
Check it yourselfCheck that the light cover is undamaged and that no water is collecting inside. Don’t take apart wires or circuit boards.
What we doWe replace the front LED light. If the problem is in the wiring or the controller, we don’t carry out that kind of repair.
0830–150 €
The scooter rode through a puddle or rain and started „acting strange”
WhyWater can get in through poorly sealed connectors and removed rubber seals, even though the scooter has moisture protection. This determines whether the bearings, connectors and housing will suffer later.
Check it yourselfDon’t plug in the charger until the scooter has dried out. Don’t blow hot air into the inside of the housing.
What we doWe carry out waterproofing: we protect the housing connections and components from water. The scope of work depends on the model.
09from 10 €
The fender is broken off or rattles
WhyFender mounting bolts and brackets often come loose, and the rear fender constantly rubs against the wheel or breaks from impacts.
Check it yourselfCheck that the fender isn’t rubbing against the tire. Tighten loose bolts, but don’t overtighten the plastic.
What we doWe replace the fender, mounting bolts and bracket, and if there isn’t one, we fit it.
