Question about Motability Scheme

[Guest]

Evening Dibbers,

Are there any members on here that use this scheme?

I'm looking into it for my parents and have a few questions.

What are the pro's and cons re this scheme or purchasing a new car the way to go?

Is it really as good as it lets on? Or are there any hidden pitfalls that you have come across that weren't obvious when you first applied? Also, how much is it to add a third driver?

Thanks in advance

[Michelle]

I've just moved this over to the Special Needs forum for you.

Hopefully someone will be along soon that can help you.

[Guest]

We have just gotten a motability vehicle for Bethany. Ours is highly converted. A lot of people will say buy yourself but after doing that and losing a lot of money, I would never do it again. The only pitfalls I can see are you never gain any no claims discount and you can only do around 11000 miles a year. As for the insurance I am unsure as we can have any driver due to Beth's complex needs. I would phone them as they are very good.

[lozzer31]

Can't recommend them highly enough... had a vehicle for my sons needs for the past 10 years and always been really really impressed with the service from Motability. As previous poster says I would say the only pitfall really is the insurance... no no claims discount is gained and you're not insured for belongings etc in the car should it get broken into or stolen (these should be covered on home insurance!) They are really quick at sorting out any issues though and very easy to talk to. Their customer focus is outstanding. Also not sure you can "usually" have more than 2 people insured to drive the car but they are really good at swapping a driver over for another person (which we did when going on holiday with the in laws).
Well worth it in my opinion

[Guest]

How old are your parents Shell? It's only available if they are younger than 65 when they apply for DLA Mobility I believe

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Michelle

I've just moved this over to the Special Needs forum for you.

Hopefully someone will be along soon that can help you.

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Thanks Michelle

Originally Posted by mainecoon lover

We have just gotten a motability vehicle for Bethany. Ours is highly converted. A lot of people will say buy yourself but after doing that and losing a lot of money, I would never do it again. The only pitfalls I can see are you never gain any no claims discount and you can only do around 11000 miles a year. As for the insurance I am unsure as we can have any driver due to Beth's complex needs. I would phone them as they are very good.

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They wouldn't have to make any conversions thankfully. It did say on the website 20,000 a year. Will look into this. Thanks

Originally Posted by lozzer31

Can't recommend them highly enough... had a vehicle for my sons needs for the past 10 years and always been really really impressed with the service from Motability. As previous poster says I would say the only pitfall really is the insurance... no no claims discount is gained and you're not insured for belongings etc in the car should it get broken into or stolen (these should be covered on home insurance!) They are really quick at sorting out any issues though and very easy to talk to. Their customer focus is outstanding. Also not sure you can "usually" have more than 2 people insured to drive the car but they are really good at swapping a driver over for another person (which we did when going on holiday with the in laws).
Well worth it in my opinion

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Thanks for the reply

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Dippy Dog

How old are your parents Shell? It's only available if they are younger than 65 when they apply for DLA Mobility I believe

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Oh really? Mum is 63.

Another item to check. Thanks

[Guest]

You can download a claim for from: direct.gov.uk/en/disabled...rt/dg_10011925

If that's any help

[justjo]

Originally Posted by Shellgirl

Evening Dibbers,

Are there any members on here that use this scheme?

I'm looking into it for my parents and have a few questions.

What are the pro's and cons re this scheme or purchasing a new car the way to go?

Is it really as good as it lets on? Or are there any hidden pitfalls that you have come across that weren't obvious when you first applied? Also, how much is it to add a third driver?

Thanks in advance

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Hiya, if your parents are on the higher rate of mobility as part of their DLA then this is the way to go...it really is as easy as it seems, you can chose from a list of cars, many of them are nil advance payments and then the mobility part of the DLA is used to pay the monthly payments, you have the car for 3 years then you can change the car for another brand new car!
The 1st 2 drivers are free and it costs £73 (per driver) a year to add additional drivers


HTH let me know if you need to know any thing else

[justjo]

Originally Posted by Shellgirl

Oh really? Mum is 63.

Another item to check. Thanks

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Not necessarily true, our neighbours were in their 70s and they had a motability car!