Golden Companion HD GC540

Golden Technologies Manufacturer Warranty

Mobility Scooters Direct honors a manufacturer’s warranty on Golden Technologies scooters. The consumer must have the warranty registration form filled out and sent to Golden Technologies to file a claim.

Lifetime Limited Warranty

For the entire life of the scooter if the frame of the scooter is damaged or found to be defective, Golden Technologies will repair or replace it at their option to have the product repaired. The customer must provide pictures and have an authorized dealer in to report a warranty inquiry. The parts include the steel frame, tiller frame, seat post, frame welds, and front fork assembly.

Two Year Limited Warranty

For the period of two years from the date of purchase, if defective materials or workmanship Golden Technologies will repair OR replace at their option, any new or reconditioned components as follows, the transaxle, motor brake assembly (electrical function only), electronic controller, dash assembly, wire harnesses, battery chargers, and potentiometer assemblies.

Note: An increase in operating noise of the transaxle DOES NOT constitute a defect. With normal wear and tear, operating noise is expected to increase. While charging the batteries, it is normal for the battery charger to heat up. The charger is not defective.

One-Year Limited Warranty for Batteries

For the period of one year from the date of purchase, in the event of defective materials or workmanship, Golden Technologies will replace the batteries supplied by Golden Technologies if found to be defective by an authorized Golden Technologies representative.

One Year Limited Warranty

For the period of one year from the date of purchase, if defective parts are confirmed Golden Technologies will warranty bearing, bushings, rubber components, plastic components (excludes body), seat swivel mechanism, and armrests.

Warranty Exclusions

Golden Technologies does not provide warranty on any of the items that may require replacements due to normal wear and tare of day to day usage, tires and tubes, abs plastic shrouds, armrest pads, motor brushes, brake pads, bulbs, fuses, and upholstery.

The warranty also excludes the following, loss or theft of items or unit, damages caused by battery fluid or leakage, abuse, misuse, failure to adhere to instructions from owners manual, accident or negligence. It also does not cover improper operation, maintenance or storage. It also does not cover commercial use or other than normal, exceeding the weight capacity of the unit. They do not cover repairs by an unauthorized person once the unit has been tampered with, or circumstances beyond the control of Golden Technologies.

Warranty Service

Warranty work must be performed at an authorized Golden Technologies provider. A third party who does not deal direct with Golden is not authorized to perform work on any Golden Technologies products. All work is warrantied at Golden Technologies discretion. Please read your manual to read the full warranty on your specific product.

CRUCIAL INFORMATION:

YOU MUST KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN ORDER TO RETURN YOUR PRODUCT. 

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR MOBILITY PRODUCT EXPERTS BEFORE ORDERING TO VERIFY YOUR ORDER DETAILS.

IF YOU WANT TO RETURN A PRODUCT BECAUSE YOU ORDERED THE WRONG PRODUCT, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 20% RESTOCKING FEE AND YOU WILL NEED TO PAY FOR RETURN SHIPPING. 

MOST PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED ON A FREIGHT LINER (18-WHEELER). IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT 18-WHEELER TRUCKS CAN REACH YOUR SHIPPING DESTINATION. OTHERWISE, YOU MAY NEED TO MEET THE DRIVER SOMEWHERE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE BY AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK. FAILURE TO ACCEPT DELIVERY WILL RESULT IN RESTOCKING AND RETURN SHIPPING FEES. 

Please note that this is a summary of our return policy, the full return policy can be found here: https://www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/return-policy. 

NOTE: The batteries that you receive with your powered mobility device may vary in capacity rating (amp-hour). The battery specifications that you see on our website for the AH rating are not always what you will receive. Depending on inventory, you may receive batteries that are slightly higher or lower in capacity. Manufacturers use the group size specification when shipping batteries, not the AH rating. The slight variance in AH rating will not impact that overall travel range significantly. 

Please call or email our customer service department if you have any questions at (877) 460-1646 or help@mobilitydirect.com

Summary of Return Policy:

Mobility Direct offers a 30-day return policy which means that when you receive your product, you have 30 days to ensure it's working as intended. If the product is defective or not working, we will either work with the manufacturer to ensure the unit is fixed (if possible) or we can have the product returned at no cost to you in most cases. If a product arrives defective, we will act in a timely manner to get the product fixed by a local technician. If that is not possible, we will offer to have the product exchanged or returned for a complete refund.

If your product is working fine without any defects or damage, you may still return the unit within that 30-day return period but you will be required to: 

1. Request a return authorization (RMA) from our customer service department. 

2. Repackage the product in the original packaging.

3. Ship the product back to one of our receiving locations. 

Once we receive the product and inspect it for damage you will be refunded the amount of the product minus a restocking fee of up to 20%. If the product is damaged, the costs to replace parts and repair the unit will also be deducted from the total refund amount. 

How to Handle Your Product Delivery

Please follow the steps below BEFORE SIGNING for and ACCEPTING Delivery:

NO VISIBLE DAMAGE:

If there are NO visible holes, rips, dents, or tears to any of the packaging, then please sign and accept your delivery without making exceptions.

VISIBLE DAMAGE:

If there are visible holes, rips, dents, or tears to any of the packaging, please note the extent of the damage in the exceptions area of the delivery slip, and accept your delivery. Contact our customer service department at (877) 460-1646 if the product is found to be damaged after unpacking. Please note the delivery driver is NOT obligated to wait for you to unpack the scooter to inspect before you accept the delivery.

EXTREME DAMAGE:

If there IS an extreme amount of obvious damage to the packaging of your scooter, please refuse the delivery as “Damaged in Transit”, then both you and the Delivery Driver must sign the BOL. Immediately notify our customer service department at (877) 460-1646 if a shipment is refused due to extreme damage.

CONCEALED DAMAGE:

If there was NO visible damage to the packaging, but the product is damaged, immediately call our customer service department at(877) 460-1646 to report the damage. Concealed damage claims are limited to 72 hours after delivery in order for us to file a damage claim and provide you with the fastest solution.

It is important you know that our manufacturing partners are putting each product through a 35-point inspection two separate times before shipping. Although the package may not appear damaged, this does not mean it was not mishandled during transit.