hi.....
can anyone help me,,,my dad has just been awarded (D.L.A) (Disability Living Allowance)we are wanting to get a car for getting him around in,going shopping,hospital,doctors etc...we have been on a site showing us we could either borrow a new car or have one on like a finance package where you pay for upto 2-5 years and then you own the car,...does anyone know how and where to get these cars from and which is the best idea for getting one..........

There's a motability car dealer on Eccleshall Road iirc. Just go there with proof of what he gets etc and they should be able to help.

thanks will check them out...

thanks will check them out...

No problem.

A quick Google has also found this (http://www.dixonmotors.co.uk/content/newcars/motability.asp) for you, it's Dixons and they're only on the end of the Wicker.

I thought most dealers helped, my nan gets it and she's been speaking to loads of different dealers cos hers ios due for renewal?

I'm pretty sure Reg Vardy <although, don't recommend em meself>, Gordon Lamb & that Honda / Toyota <?> dealer near Meadowhead would help??

Is it only the higher rate of mobility or is the lower/higher rate?

Is it only the higher rate of mobility or is the lower/higher rate?

To be entitled to a free automatic car you have to get the highest rate of the mobility component of DLA (Disability Living Allowance)

most dealers will have a motorbility salesperson so i would look at the cars you would like for your dad and find a local dealer chances are they will have someone there who can help you

Right my son is on lower for mobility. What about the Disabled stickers etc am i intitled to have one of those as he get DLA or is that only for higher aswell please?

Can i just add that you DO NOT get a free car, all of your DLA Mobility componant will be used to pay for the vehicle, yes you get free tyres, insurance, exhausts, tax, etc, but you are limited to the amount of miles you can do, No smoking, No dogs (other than guide dogs) and at the end of the three years the car is NOT yours, although you have the chance to buy it, you will find that the price is almost what the cost was when it was new. Also when you give it back and dont take another car, you will find that you have NO no claims bonus on your own insurance, you have to start allover again from scratch, and on some vehicles you will have to put a cash deposit down

Only 'Rich' put the word 'Free' Skegness. I certainly don't think anyone actually thinks they're getting a 'FREE CAR'. Have been and had a read up on this and you do paint a very black picture Skegness. It would be a amazing stress of our shoulders to have a car that with all extras inc for the mobility money we get each month and i'm sure alot os disabled people/families of diabled people feel the same way. It would be a huge burden off our backs if we'd been able to get one.

I think High Rate mobility has to be awarded for a min 5 years too?

I think you can get a disabled parking badge for higher and lower rate mobility but the social services will help you out with that question mentalmomma

To be entitled to a free automatic car you have to get the highest rate of the mobility component of DLA (Disability Living Allowance)

It's not free, you will need to give up all of most of the mobility component...

Reg Vardys were very good at Hilsborough when I used them at Christmas

I think High Rate mobility has to be awarded for a min 5 years too?

I think you can get a disabled parking badge for higher and lower rate mobility but the social services will help you out with that question mentalmomma

no, it's only 2 or three years and you can use it to buy or leae a vehicle (car, van, or even a wheelchair)

Yes, we know 'It's not Free!' sorry, but good grief we have covered that already The only person to put the word 'free' also actually came back with conection to more helpful info aswell, so can we please just let the Free thing go, it's understood that one uses their DLA mobility side of their benfit to get a car, it is however very worth while to those who can get it and well worth the sacrifice.

www.motability.co.uk

The above web site tells you everything you need to know including how to search for the car to suit you

I think that your first call should be to Motability- they've got a really friendly helpline, and they can answer lots of questions before you go to dealers to talk through your needs and which vehicles are suitable.

0845 456 4566

you automatically qualify for a blue badge if you are on the higher component of DLA or attendance allowance, if you are not then a letter from the doctor supporting your application may help but you will be charged for this .

I`m sorry if i offended you Mentalmomma but i was just pointing out the fact that they are not free,as you know, but a lot of able bodied people who have nothing to do with disability of any type do think you get them for free,(i know this from first hand experience). My wife is severly disabled and we looked into it ages ago, but for us with me being Her full time carer,and the pitance i get in carers allowance we would not be able to afford to run a car.Anyway hope you can sort something out and all the best to you and yours. take care Skeggy

On the car side, I would reccommend taking it out on lease, that way the leasing company is responsible for the upkeep of the car, servicing etc, and they tend to change them every 2 years, but I believe there is a milage per year limit on them. On the disabled sticker, take all relevant documentation, DLA book etc to social services, along with a photo of the disabled person. If you phone them first, they will tell you exactly what is needed.
Good luck in finding suitable transport.

On the car side, I would reccommend taking it out on lease, that way the leasing company is responsible for the upkeep of the car, servicing etc, and they tend to change them every 2 years, but I believe there is a milage per year limit on them. On the disabled sticker, take all relevant documentation, DLA book etc to social services, along with a photo of the disabled person. If you phone them first, they will tell you exactly what is needed.
Good luck in finding suitable transport.

the lease is for three years and the mileage limit is 15000 per year to get a blue badge you go to howden house with two photos and the letter recievd from dla entitling you to the allowance and pay £2.50 it is issued there and then and one final part you have to have at least 12 months of the higher rate to be able to get a motability car

the lease is for three years and the mileage limit is 15000 per year to get a blue badge you go to howden house with two photos and the letter recievd from dla entitling you to the allowance and pay £2.50 it is issued there and then and one final part you have to have at least 12 months of the higher rate to be able to get a motability car

Cheers for that ricky36, I know it used to be two years that they changed them. I didn't realise that Social Services had started to charge for the disabled badges either, when did that start?

Cheers for that ricky36, I know it used to be two years that they changed them. I didn't realise that Social Services had started to charge for the disabled badges either, when did that start?

about four or five years ago and the time reqiured left on dla was changed from three years to one about 18 mths ago

about four or five years ago and the time reqiured left on dla was changed from three years to one about 18 mths ago

Once again thanks for the info, I have made a note of the changes. :)

Don't forget though, that any possible charges by the local authority to get the badge may change from area to area.

the lease is for three years and the mileage limit is 15000 per year to get a blue badge you go to howden house with two photos and the letter recievd from dla entitling you to the allowance and pay £2.50 it is issued there and then and one final part you have to have at least 12 months of the higher rate to be able to get a motability car

we had to wait over 3 months for my sons blue badge? Mind you it was his first so maybe that was why?

Road tax can be a problem because if you want to be exempt the car has to be for the sole use of the disabled person. We don't have exemption on ours because my husband uses it to take the children to various places, sometimes to work and for his Scouting activities so we don't qualify for exemption. It doesn't mean the disabled person has to drive. Just that every journey is for his benefit.

Also you don't qualify for any no claims discount on your insurance

Road tax can be a problem because if you want to be exempt the car has to be for the sole use of the disabled person. We don't have exemption on ours because my husband uses it to take the children to various places, sometimes to work and for his Scouting activities so we don't qualify for exemption. It doesn't mean the disabled person has to drive. Just that every journey is for his benefit.

someone told me that, does this seem stupid to anyone else? If i had it for my son, as its our family car does that mean when he's at nursery we cant use the car at all? What about after we've dropped him off ect, its a long drive from our house!

Just registered today and thought i would respond to this debate. I am a wheelchair user and get the higher rate of DLA. I also used to be a senior manager for a National car hire firm in Sheffield, doing work for motability.
I do not have a Motability vehicle!
I made this decision based on my knowledge and research. It depends on an individuals situation if the Motability scheme is a benefit.

The web site for Motability gives all the info needed. The Mobility part of the DLA is used and you may have to contribute extra if the vehicle you select costs more, and money upfront. (e.g. anything bigger than a vauxhall corsa) the prices are listed with all the vehicles.
All the majour manufacturers do vehicles under the mobility scheme.
It is basically a lease agreement. You lease the vehicle.

I had many customers who had cars through Motability who thought they had a free car! little did they know that their mobility part of the DLA was paying for it and they could have had the money instead.

My advice would be to look at 2 options. Having a Motability car and loosing all your mobility part of DLA and perhaps contributing extra. but on the positive you will get a brand new car for 3-5 years lease. no insurance costs, no tax, and no basic maintenance costs.
However you are contracted in to 3-5 years. and if the car gets dammaged you still have a £75 excess per pannel to pay when the car goes back.

Or you may be able to afford to buy a car yourself. (i.e. get a loan) this means you will also get a brand new car, have a warranty on it to cover most problems in first few years, you will pay less(motability charge about 13% apr), and the vehicle will be yours at the end. Tax is free if the vehicle is used for a disabled person. You will have to pay for insurance.

Something to consider,
A basic vauxhall corsa
Mobility £40 /week (DLA allowance)
= £2080 /year
= £6240 / 3year contract.
+ any dammage to car costs £75/pannel)

You can buy a car cheaper than that! I DID!

Just registered today and thought i would respond to this debate. I am a wheelchair user and get the higher rate of DLA. I also used to be a senior manager for a National car hire firm in Sheffield, doing work for motability.
I do not have a Motability vehicle!
I made this decision based on my knowledge and research. It depends on an individuals situation if the Motability scheme is a benefit.

The web site for Motability gives all the info needed. The Mobility part of the DLA is used and you may have to contribute extra if the vehicle you select costs more, and money upfront. (e.g. anything bigger than a vauxhall corsa) the prices are listed with all the vehicles.
All the majour manufacturers do vehicles under the mobility scheme.
It is basically a lease agreement. You lease the vehicle.

I had many customers who had cars through Motability who thought they had a free car! little did they know that their mobility part of the DLA was paying for it and they could have had the money instead.

My advice would be to look at 2 options. Having a Motability car and loosing all your mobility part of DLA and perhaps contributing extra. but on the positive you will get a brand new car for 3-5 years lease. no insurance costs, no tax, and no basic maintenance costs.
However you are contracted in to 3-5 years. and if the car gets dammaged you still have a £75 excess per pannel to pay when the car goes back.

Or you may be able to afford to buy a car yourself. (i.e. get a loan) this means you will also get a brand new car, have a warranty on it to cover most problems in first few years, you will pay less(motability charge about 13% apr), and the vehicle will be yours at the end. Tax is free if the vehicle is used for a disabled person. You will have to pay for insurance.

Something to consider,
A basic vauxhall corsa
Mobility £40 /week (DLA allowance)
= £2080 /year
= £6240 / 3year contract.
+ any dammage to car costs £75/pannel)

You can buy a car cheaper than that! I DID!

Welcome to the Forum Dragon Balls :wave:

Thanks for your post - that's been an eye-opener for me.

Just registered today and thought i would respond to this debate. I am a wheelchair user and get the higher rate of DLA. I also used to be a senior manager for a National car hire firm in Sheffield, doing work for motability.
I do not have a Motability vehicle!
I made this decision based on my knowledge and research. It depends on an individuals situation if the Motability scheme is a benefit.

The web site for Motability gives all the info needed. The Mobility part of the DLA is used and you may have to contribute extra if the vehicle you select costs more, and money upfront. (e.g. anything bigger than a vauxhall corsa) the prices are listed with all the vehicles.
All the majour manufacturers do vehicles under the mobility scheme.
It is basically a lease agreement. You lease the vehicle.

I had many customers who had cars through Motability who thought they had a free car! little did they know that their mobility part of the DLA was paying for it and they could have had the money instead.

My advice would be to look at 2 options. Having a Motability car and loosing all your mobility part of DLA and perhaps contributing extra. but on the positive you will get a brand new car for 3-5 years lease. no insurance costs, no tax, and no basic maintenance costs.
However you are contracted in to 3-5 years. and if the car gets dammaged you still have a £75 excess per pannel to pay when the car goes back.

Or you may be able to afford to buy a car yourself. (i.e. get a loan) this means you will also get a brand new car, have a warranty on it to cover most problems in first few years, you will pay less(motability charge about 13% apr), and the vehicle will be yours at the end. Tax is free if the vehicle is used for a disabled person. You will have to pay for insurance.

Something to consider,
A basic vauxhall corsa
Mobility £40 /week (DLA allowance)
= £2080 /year
= £6240 / 3year contract.
+ any dammage to car costs £75/pannel)

You can buy a car cheaper than that! I DID!

I agree, I dont like the way the scheme works! It looks good on paper but in reality you end up more out of pocket. I've just got a new car (well not new but you know what I mean!) I saved up my sons DLA and bought it off ebay, luckily my partner is a mechanic so he could check I wasnt getting ripped off, and I now have a car with a big boot suitable for his wheelchair

Just another point to consider. If the vehicle is for the specific use of a disabled person and has been modified for the use of a disabled person, e.g. lift, hoist, ramp, hand controls, etc, then it is VAT exempt. and you can buy the vehicle without paying the VAT. Also any adaptations you do to a vehicle for a disabled person or any equioment, are also VAT exempt. :hihi:

Also if you need to repair the adaptations at a future date they are also VAT exempt. I found it difficult to get cheap insurance on an adapted vehicle. The best I got was through Chartwell Insurance. Obviously if its not adapted it is alright. We looked at Motability for our vehicle but the local dealer gave us a lower rate and a smaller deposit. My husband uses the vehicle , a renault van for taking tents and equipment to scout camps and we have 3 children. I've heard of people who leased who have had the equivalent of huge fines for small scratches on the bodywork. I didn't want the worry. Now we buy ex leased vehicles which have been well looked after and half the price of new.

The Disability discrimination act (DDA) means insurance companies cannot charge more for disability adaption. My advise would be to get a quote and not tell them about the disability adaption. Then tell them at the end. They should not change their quote (as long as the vehicles performance has not been modified). I tried it this year and it worked for me. ( I have an Astra with Hand Controls, but it should not matter if you have a wheelchair lift etc either).

a question about motobility, is it true that you can use the scheme and DLA money to buy a touring caravan? And before certain people jump on my back, using a tourer is the easiest way for us to go on holiday as we can stop as and when needed and ensure all equipment and medication is there and in the right place ect ect. Our current tourer has just about had it and I'm not sure if we can stretch to another just yet! Thanks in advance!

I agree, I dont like the way the scheme works! It looks good on paper but in reality you end up more out of pocket. I've just got a new car (well not new but you know what I mean!) I saved up my sons DLA and bought it off ebay, luckily my partner is a mechanic so he could check I wasnt getting ripped off, and I now have a car with a big boot suitable for his wheelchair

if you lease a car through motability, then you insurance is also covered.

depending on how many bumps etc you have had, if you buy outright from elsewhere than motability, you could be stung over insurance, so it may be as wide as it is long, financially.

you need to get a quote for both ways, and look at the swings and roundabouts, and work out which method will be most beneficial.

a question about motobility, is it true that you can use the scheme and DLA money to buy a touring caravan? And before certain people jump on my back, using a tourer is the easiest way for us to go on holiday as we can stop as and when needed and ensure all equipment and medication is there and in the right place ect ect. Our current tourer has just about had it and I'm not sure if we can stretch to another just yet! Thanks in advance!

The best thing for you to do would be to phone the Motobility or email them. Details at www.motability.org.

Give them your phone number and they wil call you back.

They are very helpful, understanding and easy to talk to.

Good Luck

The best thing for you to do would be to phone the Motobility or email them. Details at www.motability.org.

Give them your phone number and they wil call you back.

They are very helpful, understanding and easy to talk to.

Good Luck

thanks for that!

thanks for that!

I AM SO SORRY THE WEB SITE IS www.motabilty.co.uk.

I apologise again for giving the wrong into to you!!

Hi
I have a son who is disabled and qualifys for the motabilty
you can do one of two things rent a car from them using the money or buy one they will lend you the money to that but you have to go through their 'rules' which have just changed the car has to be under 7 years old when you have finshed paying for it and under 40,000 miles
I have just done this before the rules changed and went to Evan halshaws on Eccleshall road they have been really bad and has taking them ages to sort out making mistakes after mistakes and still are
just a warning not to go there
most dealers have a speaclist but that doesnt mean they know what they are doing
I recommend you go there what you are after if you are going to buy the vehicle
Deciede on what is best for you i thought that renting one would not be the best option for us but everyone is different