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Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, 2025
I am considering attending 'Motability Scheme Live' in May 2025. I am particularly interested in learning more about vehicles and adaptions available to disabled drivers. I am hoping to find out more about drive from WAV's. Has anyone been to these events in the past - they were known as 'The Big Event' and 'One Big Day' -…
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GREEN POWER MOBILITY SCOOTERS, TOXIC
Hi, I am the unfortunate owner of a Green Power mobility scooter. It first went wrong early September 2024, two weeks out of guarantee! The fualt I had was that when I put the lever into drive and turned the ignition on all I got was the sounder that sounds when you turn it on without first putting the drive lever into…
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Garage not accepting my Motability early return car
I have had a Motability car for a few years which has been amazing but I opted for an early return due to my relationship ending. I spoke to Motability, paid the £250 and they recommended calling the garage that I have the lease with as it would take less time than arranging a pick up with Motability. Anyway, I have rung…
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Hi, my name is LuciaMalta! Applying for road tax exemption.
It's good to find you 😊. I have been disabled for very many years, made worse by a misdiagnosis in my teens. Now 70 years old and widowed, with no family, everything is becoming more difficult to cope with and I'm struggling with tasks which were never any bother before.
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Hi, my name is Shiningstars! Any ideas for accessible accommodation near Tavistock Square?
I am looking for accessible accommodation near Woburn House, Tavistock Square, London. Please let me know if you have any recommendations
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Astigmatism and Exophoria(muscle control issues)-Reporting to DVLA
Hi Scope MODS and experts, I have been holding back on posting about this for a while, but I feel compelled to ask after seeing a few things in the news. I have been unable to find any specific advice or policies on the DVLA website. I drive, albeit now for very short distances, mainly due to my fatigue. I have had some…
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Hi, my name is sianny08! Any experiences flying from Luton with a powered wheelchair?
Good morning, has anyone had any experience flying from Luton Airport with Easy Jet using a powered wheelchair? We booked our flights mid January and have been in regular contact with Easy Jet since as we have not had confirmation that my wheelchair will be able to get on board, they say they are waiting for Luton Airport…
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Hi, my name is Davex! Do I have to pay full road tax?
I have purchased a full electric zs ev car in January 25 do I have to pay the full £195 Road tax
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Hi, my name is Innisfree1! Do DVLA automatically back date 50% vehicle tax?
I am wondering if DVLA automatically back date 50% vehicle tax for all eligible years when you first apply? I have had my award for several years and due to circumstances I have never applied for the reduction before. Many Thanks
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Motability advance payment hikes for automatic vehicles
Hi all my name is lee, As a disabled person I am so grateful that there is this fantastic oportunity to be able to drive a reliable car every 3 years. However I have a real nasty taste in my mouth when it comes down to the advance payment. Why does the advance payment for an automatic Ford Focus cost nearly £2000 and the…
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Hi, my name is christy007! I would just to ask iv had a view things go wrong with my pip car...
Hello everyone..I would just to ask iv had a view things go wrong with my pip car the handbrake is 1 of them it has broke twice since I got the car 2 years ago along with some othere things my car no ready for change till next year and I fight on this and change my car before it's 3 years old?.…ANY HRLP WOULD BE VERY…
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Finding the right car for a disabled driver.
Hello, I am exploring the option of purchasing my own car however, the more I look the more confused I become. And the prices! I cannot afford to get a Motability car. Does anyone know of any support available that can help identify the type of vehicle and adaptions one might require, and how to source it? - Google does…
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Hi, my name is Busterdad! Hi I am new here, I have just picked up a brandnew Greenpower JH500...
Hi I am new here, I have just picked up a brandnew Greenpower JH500. I know its illegal to ride on the roads at 15mph but mine will be on private land, but where is the switch located to enable the scooter to do 15mph. I have tried looking for it under the rear plastic mudguard but being as I am I can't get down to have a…
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Hi, my name is ifonly! how ,do i get a copy of my results to renew my bluebadge?
hello my blue badge runs out on the 25 May, i have been given a form to fill in which i cannot full fill as i have lost my pip results, i have been try to phone for the last 3 days but it NEVER gets answered even though i have left it ringing for at least 2 hours twice a day, if they don`t answer how ,do i get a copy of my…
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Hi, my name is Barry999! How can I remove the rear cover on a Quingo Plus mobility scooter?
How can I remove the rear cover on a Quingo Plus mobility scooter to change the batteries. Please can anyone help.
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Grants to widen drive gates?
Is there anywhere I could get a grant or financial help towards widening my drive entrance, my drives is a squeeze to get my current car in, and I’m due to get another, but don’t think I will be able to get it in my drive to charge it, not without taking some of my wall down.
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Bus pass lcwra
Hi all Hope everyone is well. Would anyone know if I'd be entitled to a free bus pass for a disability which I claim lcwra for) the condition I have is Crohn's disease. Thanks 👍
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Hi, my name is jan54! my scooter won’t start and the green light flashes nine times
hi all
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Motability
disabled but not entitled to high rate of pip so motability only take customers on higher rate this needs to be changed so that people who are disabled and get any rates of mobility help they then should be considered for a motability vehicle
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Hi, my name is mrD90! kymco super4 mobility scooter help needed.
Hmy name is David l have a kymco super4 mobility scooter l bought it with me tiller head wiring and thought hey l will buy it and fitt it but l have no instructions or any manual to were all the wiring goes can any 1 help please
