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    2018 Lance PCH 50 (replacing the 2018 Genuine Venture 50)
    Chris R.

    So this whole adventure starts after my work parking garage hiked up the daily rate...again. Now, only working three days a week in the office, the cost of driving in and parking on those days went over $225/month and I started looking for alternative ways to get to work. FRI, May 18: After several weeks of trying (and failing) to buy a scooter from at least three business in VA (crazy that it was as difficult as it was, but I won't get into that here), I called College Scooters, spoke to Navid, about the Lance Soho 50. They didn't have the Lance Soho 50 in stock, but they did have the Genuine Venture 50 (which is actually the one I wanted). I decided to drive up to College Park and check it out. Checked it out, liked it, decided to buy it. It was actually a little past closing, so I decided to go back first thing in the morning the next day to pay, pick up Certificate of Origin, register it, then drive it back home. SAT, May 19: Drove back to pay and pick up the certificate but was told there was a problem and they would need to get a corrected certificate, but that they couldn't even get it mailed to them until Tuesday. At this point, I give them a $500 deposit. THU, May 21: The certificate arrives, so I drive back to pay the balance and pick up the certificate then get the tags from the DMV. Because of the problem with the title, they offer to deliver the scooter for free, but I decide I'll just head back out there and drive it back. FRI, May 22: Scooter picked up and driven home. Finally! SAT, May 23: Take it out for a dry run to work Everything seems fine. SUN, May 24 - FRI, June 1: Out of town for work. SUN, June 3: Take it on another dry run to work. I fill it up, get home, go to cover it up for the night, and notice fresh oil all over the underside of the transmission. Thinking I overfilled the gas tank (why I thought this was problem, I have no idea), I cleaned off all the oil and planned to recheck it in the morning. MON, June 4: I get it ready to ride again and notice that there is still fresh oil on the underside of the transmission. I clean it off and drive around Alexandria for a while to once again verify there is an oil leak (why I kept verifying, I have no idea). I stop randomly while riding it and each time, fresh oil is present. I get home and yep, more oil. I clean it off again. TUE, June 5: I ride it to work for the first time, but surprisingly, when I get there, very little oil was present. While at work, I call the shop and am told that I could check all three drain plugs for leakage, but if those turned out to be okay, I should have it towed since the scooter comes with roadside assistance. I get home, check it again and of course, more oil leaking. I check the drain plugs and they're fine so I call the number for roadside assistance. Since I just got it though, the information for the roadside assistance hadn't been submitted at the time I call and I'm told that I'd have to pay for the tow (which wasn't going to happen). I decide to keep verifying that it's actually leaking. WED, June 6: I don't drive it to work that day, but after work I check it and again, oil is leaking. Convinced it can't possibly be a defect and convinced it was just overfilled or something simple like that, I ride it around again, wiping off oil as I go. THU, June 7: I go to meet a friend for lunch in Crystal City and decide to drive the scooter. I get almost all the way there, decide to check to see if it's leaking (which it is) and finally decide enough is enough, call the shop, and explain to Navid what's been going on. Navid sends the van to pick up the scooter from Crystal City...I Uber home. FRI, June 8 - Friday, June 15: In shop for repairs. I'll admit, I am a bit annoyed that it wasn't ready when I was told it would be (I was told Wednesday/Thursday), but an extra day in the shop is the least of my concern at this point, but it's finally done, so I grab a Lyft out to College Park to pick it up. I stop a couple time just to check that there wasn't any oil leak...and it was dry every time I stopped. Finally! I get home and cover it up for the night. SAT, June 16: I go out to walk the dog and decide to check to see if everything is dry. IT WAS NOT. There was fresh oil on the underside of the transmission...again. At this point I'm over it. I call Navid to tell him what's going on and figure out where we go from here. Navid agrees to replace the scooter. That decision alone is the reason I gave College Scooters five stars. The way I look at, he didn't have to do that, but rather than have me suffer through repairs that could have been as serious as an engine replacement due to a bad casting, he decided to just take care of the problem once and for all. He made it right without thinking twice about it (he may have unleashed a stream of profanity after we hung up for all I know, but he was 100% professional while I was on the phone with him)...and I am eternally grateful.

    My new NUI NQi electric scooter!
    Megan C.

    We've lived in DC for over 5 years now and up until Covid, always felt like walking or taking public transit where sufficient means of travel. Once Covid hit these no longer felt like options and we felt really trapped within the city. We considered getting a car but we hated that idea and came to the conclusion that something more fun would help to beat the Covid blues. We had been riding the Revel (NIU NQi) electric scooters around town prior to Covid and really enjoyed them so we looked up the closest place to purchase one. College Scooters came up and we could not have been luckier that they were our nearest dealer. Navid was awesome! Not only did he help answer my millions of questions (I had a lot!) he also processed our whole transaction via email and phone so everything was contactless. I could see how making such a large purchase sight unseen could be scary but I felt completely at ease during the whole process. They even dropped the scooters off on the day and time of our choosing which was beyond convenient. My husband and I both got one and we spent the whole day riding around DC as soon as they were delivered. These scooters have already totally transformed our view of the city and they are SO much fun to ride! In addition, the NIU brand is so cool! Quite, electric, environmentally friendly, doesn't require gas or oil changes, has a super cool app and amazing anti-theft features, the battery is removable so it's no problem to bring it into your urban dwelling to charge AND they're virtually maintenance free when compared to gas scooters. Essentially, they are the perfect commuter bike for the city and go a sufficient speed for zipping around DC. I wish we had purchased them sooner and I'm looking forward to continuing to work with Navid as we maintain our scooters. If you're on the fence, feeling trapped or simply just want to explore the city more reach out to College Scooters! The electrics were right for us but Navid can also walk you through all their other super cute scooter options! The Buddy's were our runner up gas option and come in at a slightly lower price point in a bunch of fun colors!

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    Great amazing service manager MarkAnthoney fixed my scooter after it was stolen in like 15 minutes. Great service.

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    Ask the Community - College Scooters

    Do you sell the NUI Electric scooter?

    Yes! We are a official NIU Licensed dealer. If you would like more information or, if you would like to schedule a test drive, please give us a call at 410-929-6402 or send us an email at sales@myscooterdealer.com. We would love to set you up with… Read more

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    I'm 69 years old, and have been to many dealerships for bikes and autos over the decades. Few…read morewould I recommend to friends and family, fewer still are ones that reach the level of service and care of Old Glory. And Old Glory's level has but one denizen: old Glory. Yeah, they are in rarefied airspace. I have been a customer there since September 30th of 2021, when I bought my Ultra Limited. Service has ALWAYS been at a level that is exceptional. 11 out of 10. Mike, Dennis, Sparky in Parts, and Dan, Alison, Drew in service, along with the outstanding guys in the shop...I have never been disappointed with the treatment I have received. They are all about taking care of the customer, and do it very, very well. I am never disappointed here.

    I think I can post a review now that I've calmed down after my experience. I brought my bike in for…read morean engine problem which, after several weeks of diagnosis, necessitated an engine replacement. There was a parts problem which necessitated re-ordering of a couple of critical parts. This took nearly 8 months, but was not entirely the dealer's fault. They also covered winter storage after completion. What I find inexcusable is that several light harnesses were cut, and I had to re-manufacture these harnesses. My aftermarket horn was removed, along with the plug-in harness and relay for it. I did get the actual horns back after an angry call and another trip, but not the harness. One of my front factory auxiliary lights had its harness cut. And last (so far, just found today, a month later) the leather tank bra is gone. When I complained to their "customer rep" text, I got "Glad you figured your wiring out and got your horns back." During the process, I received calls from the dealer saying "I have great news, please call back" only to have it be a sales pitch for me to buy a new bike. What makes this difficult is I don't blame the service writers. They were amazing through the whole process. But, this experience made me realize that I just don't want to spend any more money at a dealer chain that doesn't respect my business enough to put things back the way they found them.

    Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria - Pedego Boomerang Platinum e-bike

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    Five stars and I mean every one. Todd at Pedego Electric Bikes in Alexandria knows exactly how to…read moreshow people a good time. Cherry blossoms, tulip fields, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Washington Monument in the distance -- all from the seat of an e-bike that does half the work for you. One of us went down mid-ride, got back up laughing, and was ready to go again. No drama. Just good people having a great time. If you haven't done an e-bike tour through this area yet, Todd is your guy. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    My GF planned this bike trip for us from Old Town to Mt. Vernon. It's something we had talked about…read moresince the beginning of the year. I had been less than enthusiastic since our last tandem bike jaunt in DC left me ragged and looking forward to the end. We rented a tandem bike from a known rental in DC; the bike was rickety and took effort even on the completely flat route we were on. My GF found Pedego and opted for the tandem electric bike. This was a 180 degree experience from the other rental company jn DC. The owner was friendly, attentive, enthusiastic and really made us feel welcome. He knows his bikes gave us a quick run down that made us feel comfortable. The bikes are impeccabley maintained and he's thought of everything including helmets, storage pouch, bike lock, flat tire kit etc. He was even extremely well versed on the route to Mt. Vernon. Every pointer he gave us was spot on. We made it to Mt. Vernon and enjoyed food, history, and culture. The way back was fun since the bike did all the work, electric is the way to go for tandem bike long hauls. I plan on coming back to buy some accessories for my own fat tire e-bikes. This was a memorable experience that was easy and affordable.

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