Hi, my name is Marie50! I’m thinking of applying for a car through motorbility
Marie50
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I’m thinking of applying for a car through motorbility I won’t be driving it much but my dad will be he does most things for me I.e shopping taking me to appointments etc but his car is getting old now my question is I don’t want this to go against me at renewal time any advice x
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To access the motability scheme you must be claiming either Enhanced mobility PIP, DLA high rate mobility or Enhanced mobility ADP. You must also have at least 1 year remaining on the award to place the order. You will exchange your mobility payments for the vehicle. https://www.motability.co.uk/how-it-works/Yes, your dad will be able to be a named driver but he must only use the vehicle for your purpose. I can't see why it would go against you because many people use the mobility scheme.
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I’ve just read that some have had their PIP stopped as the DWP have said at review time if you can drive then you must be fine0
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You said you won't be driving it, your dad will be. I've had a mobility car since 2016 and it's never gone against me.
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Yes he will be just heard a few situations where it’s gone against at review so was just asking if any one else had experienced this yours is a positive one so that’s good x0
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Hello @Marie50
Welcome to the community! Just to let you know, I popped your post into our travel and transport section if you had any other questions or queries.1 -
@Marie50 Being on the Motability scheme should not affect your PIP in any way at all. If this was the case it wouldn't be in existence in the first place.
The only time I could ever see this happening is if someone had made claims about how their disability affected them only to have them then start driving a car after their assessment was over.
For example if someone had put on their claim that they could not raise their arms more than a few inches to then start driving a car on the Motability scheme I would presume that would raise a few questions.0 -
yeah I agree just wondering as I can not walk far without my stick and stopping then starting again ? I’ve have to have adaptations aswell !!0
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Marie50 said:yeah I agree just wondering as I can not walk far without my stick and stopping then starting again ? I’ve have to have adaptations aswell !!0
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Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment0
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Marie50 said:Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment
Yes but you don't even drive so how can it possibly go against you?
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Marie50 said:Yes he will be just heard a few situations where it’s gone against at review so was just asking if any one else had experienced this yours is a positive one so that’s good x0
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poppy123456 said:Marie50 said:Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment
Yes but you don't even drive so how can it possibly go against you?
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2oldcodgers said:poppy123456 said:Marie50 said:Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment
Yes but you don't even drive so how can it possibly go against you?You always seem to manage to love to twist everything into something negative! Not everyone claiming a disability benefit can drive! Many people have mobility vehicles with a named driver because they can't drive theirself.0 -
poppy123456 said:2oldcodgers said:poppy123456 said:Marie50 said:Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment
Yes but you don't even drive so how can it possibly go against you?You always seem to manage to love to twist everything into something negative! Not everyone claiming a disability benefit can drive! Many people have mobility vehicles with a named driver because they can't drive theirself.
As I said before the applicant should mention that someone else drives for them to the assessor/DWP as the assumption will be that they do in fact drive. Whether the assessor will believe them is another thing. Assessors are good at drawing incorrect conclusions from the facts presented to them.
I claimed, quite rightly so, on my PIP claim form, to be hard of hearing and that the NHS had provided me with two hearing aids. The assessor did not believe me and concluded that I had good hearing and was able to communicate with others well. It was only at the MR stage that I had my wife take a photo of me with both aids in that the DWP allowed the claim.
Silly really as their was no proof that the aids were mine from the NHS - I could have bought them off Ebay!! But eh ho, they accepted what my GP also said in his report to the DWP.0 -
Yeah I’m thinking of not bothering tbh I can’t deal with the worry I think it’s best I just leave the situation as it is thanks for your help 😀0
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@Marie50 don't be put off by certain commentors on this thread as they are the naysayers of doom and just seem to thrive on this forum by spreading as much negativity, conflict and inaccurate information as possible.
If you feel that your life would be enriched by a car on the Motability scheme then get one. It will not count against you in an assessment as the scheme is only in existence because it was realised that there was such a need for disabled people.
The fact that you yourself won't be driving it even strengthens this fact in your case. The DWP won't assume you are driving it either as Motability sorts out the insurance on the car and it can easily be proven who the named drivers are on the policy.
There are over 700,000 people on the scheme, a lot of whom drive themselves around, none of whom have their PIP impacted by this.3 -
Some people take great pleasure in trying to scaremonger people!
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Marie50 said:Yeah I’m thinking of not bothering tbh I can’t deal with the worry I think it’s best I just leave the situation as it is thanks for your help 😀
You will feel more comfortable in a new car that you can choose.
A new car will be more reliable and less likely to break down so there will be no car repair bills to worry about.
You are entitled to use the mobility scheme and if it will make your life easier you should definitely use it because that is what it is there for.
There is someone posting silly comments on here and I don't know how the user is getting away with it because it's unfair on people like you.0 -
Thank you !! I’m having 2nd thoughts now tbh 🥲0
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BrettW thank you for your reply I have been thinking exactly what you have said but now I’m not so sure if I’m going to bother0
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