How we pick
This page is the editorial policy for ScooterMatch: what gets recommended, what does not, and what you can hold us to.
What we look at
- Fit for the rider first. A product is only a pick for a specific rider: age, height, weight, distance, hills and budget. A scooter whose weight rating leaves less than 15 percent headroom for the rider and their bag is not recommended for that rider.
- Stated specifications. Motor watts, top speed, claimed range, battery watt-hours, maximum load, tire size, bar height and age rating are read from the listing. Where a figure is not stated we say so instead of estimating it silently.
- Safety certifications. We note electrical certification (such as UL 2272) when the listing states it, and helmet certification (CPSC, ASTM F1492, NTA 8776, ASTM F1952, DOT) for the type of riding the page covers.
- Owner feedback. We read published owner reviews for recurring problems such as battery, brake and folding-mechanism complaints, and let them count against a pick.
- Price tier. Picks are grouped by budget so a family can see what each step up buys, and a cheaper product is preferred when the more expensive one adds nothing the rider needs.
What we do not do
We do not ride or test products in person, and we do not claim to. We do not accept payment for placement or rankings. Prices are not typed into pages: product prices are shown as bands and each link goes to the current Amazon listing, where the price is the one that counts.
What "sponsored" means here
Every product link to Amazon is an affiliate link, marked with rel="sponsored", and we earn a commission if you buy. If a brand ever pays for coverage, the page would say so in plain words next to the content. A commission or a payment does not change a pick, a ranking or a "skip it" verdict.
How products are checked and kept current
Specifications and links come from Amazon listings. We periodically re-check that linked products are still available and replace any that are discontinued or out of stock. Listing specifications can change after we read them, so every page tells you to confirm the details on the listing before you buy.
Update policy and corrections
Each guide shows a "Last updated" date. When a page changes in substance, the date changes. If you find an error, a dead link or a spec that no longer matches, send it through the contact form and we will fix it on the page. More on the underlying method is on How we research, and who runs the site is on About. Our affiliate disclosure covers how the site earns money.
This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.
