007. Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007. Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 thanks will check them out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 thanks will check them out... No problem. A quick Google has also found this for you, it's Dixons and they're only on the end of the Wicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pertfoxylush Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmomma Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Is it only the higher rate of mobility or is the lower/higher rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ_VENOM Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmomma Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKEGGY Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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