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dieselgate/emissiongate
Is anyone going through this process with their motability car & if so how are you doing. I'm just about to start so just wanted some advice 🥹
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Hi, my name is sideshowsuzy! I am on my 2nd scooter now. I have one to sell for spares or repairs.
Hello everyone I am on my 2nd scooter now. I have one to sell for spares or repairs. It still runs and Im tempted to save it for the tyres bulbs new batteries etc. I have the Unique 500 now which I'm paying for monthly. I love it but sometimes it feels a little like it may tip over. I need reassurance about that. The old…
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Hi, my name is oldbob! how can i get a blue badge?
how can i get a blue badge?
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Petrol costs
I have a multiple disability and can scarcely walk and can't drive. I'm dependent on taxis. There are also a couple of people who often ferry me about. Naturally, I ensure they are reimbursed in full. Never having been able to drive, I'm clueless as to mileage and petrol costs. Advice please. Consider a standard family…
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Motability car on order, but have had a non fault accident....
Hi there, We've got a motability on order for my mum. Initially we did application and declared current claims and the like on the application. My dad had 2 at fault accidents in the last 5 years and I had 0, in our own cars. Fast forward to the last couple of weeks, I've had a non fault accident in my own car in which the…
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Class 3 mobility scooter road legal, road use!
disabled male. Wheelchair & mobility scooter user. Have experienced using class 3 mobility scooter on the road, and laws around the use, if under the influence, because of thc medication or alcohol. Anyone else had an experience of the police stopping a class 3 mobility scooter on the road????
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Diamond Travelcard C
Hi, I have a diamond travelcard C. I am able to navigate known routes on my own. I only need a companion on unknown routes. Please can anyone confirm that this is correct as I've been challenged by the same bus driver twice in the past week, due to my travelling alone. - all others have been fine. I would really appreciate…
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How do I apply for a mobility car
This discussion was created from comments split from: How do you apply for a mobility vehicle?.
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Hi, my name is Ladywheels1969! Motability say I have to be working, what can I do?
Hello and thank you for letting me join your community, I am hoping to find lots of useful information. I am a lifetime and full-time wheelchair user. I am totally independent, however now I am getting older (55) I am finding it more difficult to access things and remain the independent lady that I have always been! I have…
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Hi my partner getting disability baged
hi my partner getting a disability barged and I want to know do you had to have bank statement to get a barged or can just use cancuil tax letter to proof of address I’m getting bit worried her social worker coming this wed
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Wy doesn't post office accept statement of entitlement?
why does the post office don’t accept your statement of entitlement? waited 5 days to get not only 1 letter but 2 the same! now i’ll have to wait til monday to ring DWP again! totally confused as i need to drive my new car on weds. coming . thank you
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Green Power Mobility Scooter - Avoid at all costs! Terrible Experience
This is a message to fellow mobility scooter drivers. I am posting this message to hopefully save you some hassle. Please learn from my experience. I bought a Green Power ZT500 scooter online last year and had so many problems. I chose this mobility scooter because it seemed good value - it has all the specs of much more…
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Mobility Scheme
I am wanting to join the mobility scheme. I will be the primary driver. So will have a second person added. My planned nominated driver (2nd driver) is already a primary nominated driver for another mobility car. Will they be allowed to be added as a nominated driver to my policy .
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Does any body know if you can claim for a dla car for a 18 year old with meares irlen syndrome...
Does any body know if you can claim for a dla car for a 18 year old with meares irlen syndrome who struggles with distance and perception who is unable to drive their own car
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Stayed in an accessible room at Travel Lodge, here's my review!
I had to travel to Milton Keynes from home on the North West Coast near Blackpool. I can drive but generally don't go far, mainly just locally as the car is the best way to get my wheelchair safely with me to appointments or the supermarket. I have primary progressive MS and severe arthritis. My son is in a hospice in…
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Cars with boots that take a folded manual chair
Hello Any recommendations for medium-sized cars that would take a folded manual chair standing up in the boot, and a bit of luggage as well? Models that have been around for say, ten years as I need a second-hand one under £6,000. I have a Vauxhall Meriva 2004 and an old-style hoist that's been in all my cars since the…
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Multi Travel Insurance
Hi all, I am looking for some advice. My family and I have planned two trips this year and looking at insurance. We believe buying a multitrip insurance, however there is one aspect that we do not fully understand. Trip one: PP £690 Trip two: PP £2216 When selecting "cancellation cover" we selected up to £3000. Does this…
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Mobility Events this year
I know there's been some discussion on people looking for wheelchair advice. Starting with Naidex in March https://www.naidex.co.uk Then following on in May Mobility Scheme Live I'm not quite sure why they keep changing the name, but its now MobilityScheme Live https://motabilityschemelive.co.uk At both events there's…
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Hi, my name is timmy50! How long do I have to wait before can apply for mobility please?
hello, I’ve just finished an 18 month driving ban and it’s been nearly two years since it’s been lifted. How long do I have to wait before can apply for mobility please? Kind regards Tim
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Hi, my name is alanevans69! How can I disconnect the speaker on my Unique 500 scooter?
hi my unique 500 is a great scooter , the only problem I’m having with it is the amount of noise it makes when I started up I’m talking about the alarm has anyone got any idea where I can disconnect the speaker please thanks very much. Hope you can help.
