Established 1992•Family owned and run in Stockport
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A6 Mobility Shop is an independent, family-owned mobility business based in Stockport. We have been helping people find practical ways to stay mobile and independent since 1992.
David and Susie opened the doors to what was then The Mobility Shop in 1992, from our original premises on Church Road in Stockport. Susie came from a nursing background and wanted to give people in the local community access to useful mobility equipment, practical advice and support.
In the early days, we stocked walking aids, wide-fitting footwear and everyday equipment such as bathing aids and kitchen trolleys. We also specialised in hoisting equipment, becoming a main supplier to Manchester Royal Infirmary, local councils and privately owned care homes.
Stairlifts were part of our business from the beginning, with our team fitting and maintaining them in Stockport and the surrounding areas. As mobility scooter technology developed during the 1990s, we started stocking some of the earliest models around 1995.
More than three decades later, A6 remains a family-run business, rather than part of a national chain. Our values remain much the same as they were in 1992: helpful advice, great customer service and even better value.
Whether somebody is looking for a mobility scooter, stairlift, wheelchair, powerchair, riser recliner or walking aid, we listen first and help them find something that genuinely suits their needs.
Our journey
David and Susie open The Mobility Shop on Church Road, Stockport.
We start stocking some of the earliest mobility scooters.
We move to Wellington Road North and become A6 Mobility Shop.
We celebrate our 30th anniversary as an independent, family-run business.
The next generation runs day-to-day operations with a friendly, experienced team.
We began on Church Road in Stockport and moved to our current premises on Wellington Road North in 1998. The new site offered more space and plenty of customer parking. Over the years, our showroom has expanded and developed to accommodate more stock and a wider variety of equipment.
The move also led to a change of name. With more mobility shops opening nearby, we changed from The Mobility Shop to A6 Mobility Shop to make the business easier to recognise and distinguish. At the time, the name also helped us appear near the top of the Yellow Pages directory.
Today, our Stockport showroom at The Courtyard, Wellington Road North, gives customers the opportunity to see and try mobility equipment before making a decision. There is a large free car park, designated disabled bays and step-free access.
Rather than expecting customers to choose important equipment from photographs and specifications alone, we encourage them to visit, try different options and talk things through with somebody who knows the products.
We have always employed experienced engineers to maintain mobility equipment, including stairlifts. Keeping those skills in-house helps us attend to repairs and get customers back up and running.
In 2022, we celebrated our 30th anniversary. With more nationwide chains and equity-owned businesses in the market, we are proud to remain an independent, Stockport-owned and family-run business.
David and Susie founded A6 Mobility in 1992 and remain its owners today.
David
Founder & Mobility SpecialistDavid continues to be closely involved as a mobility specialist. He has more than 35 years of experience, advising customers on mobility scooters, stairlifts, seating and walking aids. He also has over 30 years of experience assessing and advising on hoisting equipment, including overhead and ceiling-track hoists, and is highly experienced in stairlift assessments.
Susie
FounderSusie ran the day-to-day operation of A6 for more than 25 years and continues to provide guidance behind the scenes. Her nursing background and experience with mobility equipment have shaped the way we support our customers.
Michael
Day-to-day operationsThe next generation is involved too. Their son Michael grew up around the business and now manages day-to-day operations alongside a capable team of friendly, well-informed colleagues.
Together, we combine family experience, practical product knowledge and an understanding of what our customers need from their mobility equipment. You can also meet the team and learn more about the people behind A6.
One of the things that makes A6 different from a business that simply sells mobility equipment online is the practical experience within our team. Our staff include mobility specialists, people with nursing and care backgrounds, and our own in-house engineers.
Our team does more than read from a product specification. We see how equipment performs in everyday use, how it needs to be maintained and repaired, and which features make a genuine difference.
Meet the whole teamJoined us in 2019. She has extensive experience working in care, and that background comes through in her compassionate, practical approach.
Lee also previously worked as a carer and brings that experience to her advice.
Over 25 years of experience in technical roles, including around 10 years working specifically with mobility equipment.
Over 15 years of technical experience, joining A6 in 2026. He works across mobility scooter repairs, stairlift installations and other technical jobs.
Supports the warehouse and workshop, including preparing larger products and refurbishing mobility scooters.
Mobility equipment can make a huge difference to somebody's independence, but only when it is right for the person using it.
That is why we take the time to understand what somebody actually needs before recommending a product. Sometimes that means narrowing a long list of scooters down to two or three sensible choices. Sometimes it means explaining why a particular product may not be suitable.
Customers are welcome to visit our showroom and try equipment before buying. We would much rather help somebody make the right choice than pressure them into buying something unsuitable. That approach has remained an important part of A6 as the business has grown.
Our relationship with customers does not necessarily end when a product leaves the showroom.
A6 has its own in-house engineers and provides repairs and servicing, adjustments and technical support for mobility equipment. Our engineers also survey, fit, service and repair stairlifts.
We focus much of our work on customers reasonably close to our Stockport showroom, so we can provide practical help with warranty and aftercare, call-outs and repairs. If somebody relies on a scooter, stairlift or powerchair every day, being able to get help when something goes wrong matters just as much as choosing the right equipment in the first place.
Alongside new mobility equipment, we regularly stock ex-demonstration and refurbished mobility scooters.
Refurbishment involves our own workshop team. Used scooters are inspected and prepared before being offered for sale, drawing on our experience of repairing and maintaining different makes and models.
That hands-on experience also informs our sales advice. Over the years we have seen which products prove reliable, which are straightforward to maintain and which features work well in everyday use.
Over the years, A6 has worked with many of the mobility industry's recognised manufacturers. We are an approved retailer for established brands including Pride Mobility, Monarch Mobility, TGA, Komfi Rider, Drive, eFOLDi, Scooterpac, Sunrise Sterling, Kymco and Roma.
Find out more about the brands we work with. Working with a wide range of manufacturers gives our customers more choice. We can start with the person and what they need, rather than trying to fit everybody into one manufacturer's range.
A6 has been based in Stockport throughout its history and primarily serves Stockport, South Manchester and East Cheshire. Our showroom on the main A6 is around 400 metres from Stockport town centre and less than half a mile from Junction 1 of the M60, making it accessible from surrounding areas.
Customers visit us from:
As a general guide, much of our local work covers locations within roughly a 45-minute drive of Stockport, but we do travel further for some products and services, especially mobility scooters.
We can arrange home demonstrations of selected mobility equipment for customers who find it difficult to visit us. Where possible, we encourage customers to come to the showroom, where they can see and compare a much wider choice of products.
Mobility equipment has changed enormously since we opened in 1992, but the reason people visit us is much the same: they want straightforward advice from somebody they can trust.
Today, customers can choose from lightweight folding scooters, road-legal models, powerchairs, modern stairlifts, riser recliner chairs, wheelchairs, rollators and a wide range of other mobility products.
What has not changed is the importance of getting that choice right. As an independent family business, our reputation is closely tied to how we treat customers.
We want people to feel comfortable asking questions, trying different products and taking their time. And when somebody buys locally, we want to be here to help with servicing, repairs and aftercare afterwards.
If you would like to meet the team and see the range for yourself, visit our Stockport showroom.
There is a large free car park with designated disabled bays and step-free access.
Come in for a look around, try the equipment and talk things through with the team. There is no obligation and no pressure.
A6 Mobility Shop Stockport
Come in for a look around
Try the equipment and talk things through with the team. There is no obligation and no pressure.
Stockport's family run mobility specialists since 1992. Scooters, stairlifts, riser recliners and more, with honest advice and no pushy sales.
