to get motability car or not to

tomobilityornot
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well, my 12 yr old focus has decided it wants a new clutch, have been and got quotes, decided to get it done (booked in next week) going to cost about three months pip money, in meantime as i need a car have had to hire one at more cost, so if we say five months pip money to keep me mobile and get car fixed, if i went to motability it would have been a 3 yr contract,
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Not sure if you were meant to start a new thread or post on your previous one. For others to read they can see that here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/115639/hi-my-name-is-tomobilityornot-motability-car-or-not#latest
Motability isn’t for everyone and if you’re happy with your current vehicle then that’s fine.As I mentioned on your other thread, I can’t fault motability at all and think it’s worth every penny. I won’t hesitate to place another order for my next vehicle at
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Plus at least 3 months PIP for the year of insurance...
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OverlyAnxious said:Plus at least 3 months PIP for the year of insurance...
Motability is a great scheme. But not for everyone as Poppy' says. When my wife was refused PIP after an indefinite DLA award I used my PIP Mobility to fund the above. Six months left on finance and then it's mine with a positive equity. But then I'm lucky to know some people who are happy to use their spanners now I can't, for a price of a drink or 31 -
WelshBlue said:OverlyAnxious said:Plus at least 3 months PIP for the year of insurance...
If I've been counting my own Mobility allowance in months since gaining standard rate that may explain why I've now got an unexpected level of excess income.0
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