Also, does anyone know any good scooter shops near Hastings, eastbourne or bexhll in east sussex? I reckon js gedge is quite expensive.

kegra is the most renowned place down that way but he does mainly traditional scooters, vespa and lambrettas as far as what is best depends on what your looking for, storage, gears, no gears, speed, etc. what are you looking for? drop me a line if you wish.