Hi, my name is Marie50! I’m thinking of applying for a car through motorbility

Marie50

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

poppy123456

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.

Marie50

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 fine 

poppy123456

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.

Marie50

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 x

Hannah_Alumni

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. 

BrettW

@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.

Marie50

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 !!

poppy123456

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 !!

You said you won’t be driving the vehicle so how is it possible for it to go against you? 

Marie50

Coz its DWP but thanks for your comment 

poppy123456

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?

2oldcodgers

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 x

Yes it is one of of the assumptions that the assessor/DWP make. Driving a car involves free movement of both arms and legs as well as a high degree of concentration.

2oldcodgers

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?

How would the DWP know that they don't drive the car? The general assumption is that the person claiming PIP would be the driver. Mind you I suppose the poster could tell the assessor/DWP that they don't actully drive - would they be believed?

poppy123456

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?

How would the DWP know that they don't drive the car? The general assumption is that the person claiming PIP would be the driver. Mind you I suppose the poster could tell the assessor/DWP that they don't actully drive - would they be believed?

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.

2oldcodgers

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?

How would the DWP know that they don't drive the car? The general assumption is that the person claiming PIP would be the driver. Mind you I suppose the poster could tell the assessor/DWP that they don't actully drive - would they be believed?

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.

It doesn't matter what the actual situation is assessors in particular can/do treat those that have a car as being able to have full mobility of their arms and legs together with a high degree of mental ability.
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.

Marie50

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 😀

BrettW

@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.

poppy123456

Some people take great pleasure in trying to scaremonger people!

honestjon

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 😀

The mobility scheme is there to help people like you so there is nothing for you to worry about.
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.

Marie50

Thank you !! I’m having 2nd thoughts now tbh 🥲

Marie50

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 bother