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Hi, my name is BallinduneBeauty! Greenpower JH500 help needed.
Does anyone know how to take off rear nearside wheel as I have a puncture? Also, due to the puncture, I am thinking of replacing with solid tyres. Any recommendations please?
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Parking fine for Code 622
Hi folks, I need some advice on a PCN that was issued to me last week saying that I contravene the code 622 means "you parked with one or more wheels on or over a footpath or any part of a road other than the carriageway". This is a parking bay on my street as you can see in the picture attached. Cars are not expected to…
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Motability
Hi, Im looking at the motability scheme. I currently own my own car but due to complications from an inguinal hernia mesh repair two years ago, im struggling to sit upright. For off the shelf cars this is a massive hindrance as cars seem to be adopting an ever more upright seating position. I would like to build myself…
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Ditching the 'L' plates
I'm going to spend some time looking through some of the discussions on here, but I just wanted to ask if I'm on the right track with my research. My friend is wanting to finally learn how to drive, but she's already anxious about how that will be navigated as a person living with a disability. I'm her biggest cheerleader…
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Blue Badge Rejected- Appeal?
Hi everyone. I was recently rejected for a Blue Badge by my council. I have autism, anxiety, depression, and am currently on the pathway to being diagnosed with ADHD and Dyspraxia. I only had the option to apply online, so submitted my PIP letter (standard for both categories) and my autism diagnosis. I then got an email…
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Hi, my name is BlueMac! I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500...
Hi all, I've recently bought a 2nd hand Green Power Unique 500, it's not been looked after either. Had to buy new batteries, new charger (wasn't the correct one!), needs a left hand rear wheel arch(zip tied together), new rear/brake bulb holder(melted for some reason and can't find a replacement anywhere, GP far too…
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Daily Telegraph 17/03/2025
Want a brand new BMW? Just tell the DWP about your mental health If you want a new car, you have two choices. You can pay the list price like a sucker, or you can tell the Government about your mental health and have the state pay the vast bulk of the costs. Disgusting or what ?
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Hi, my name is BarryW66! I qualify for Disabled Roadtax. I took my private plate off ...
hi everyone, I'm new to scope Online community, it seemed a better place to post when it comes to questions around disability. I find posting on let's say A vehicle specific forum you get a lot of people just having a stab at giving a knowledgeable reply and quite often find that although they have good intentions, they…
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at the…
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Mobility car crash
my wife was involved in an accident in my mobility car she was not at fault and the other party admitted full liability. problem is she is not a named driver because she has her own car, I had gone out for a little walk & didn’t feel well so I phoned her, she panicked and jumped in first car. I was only 1/2 mile away. This…
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Freedom pass and driving license
I've had a freedom pass for over 10 years. This was due to medication making me drowsy and unfit to drive. However, this is only at certain times of the day, or the year. For example, I take more medication through the winter months, making me more drowsy. Recently, to be more independant and less isolated, i decided I…
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Just been banned from Motability, any advice?
Sorry newbie. I have just ordered my mew car and mobility have rang me up. My husband has had convictions last year and i genuingly didnt even think to make them aware. Now they have cancelled my new car and banned me for 2 yrs on the scheme. Is there anything at all i can do? Ive literally not stopped crying my car is the…
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Hi, my name is Carol12! I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people ...
I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people = I am 4 foot 5 inches. I find it difficult to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals. I have to use a cushion in my present car, but need something larger to allow for a scooter hoist and 2 scooters [one is my husbands] in the boot. I have a blue…
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Disabled driving lessons info/help request
Good afternoon everyone, wondered if anyone could help me. I have permanent nerve damage in my legs from a nueropathy i had in 2019. I lease a mobilty scooter through Motability and its just dawned on me after being disabled and using scooters for 4 years for the price im paying for a scooter i could lease a bloody car and…
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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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Free vehicle tax on PIP?
Hi i have been recieving pip since 2022 but just heard how i could have been having free vehicle tax , can anyone tell me how to apply please
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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
