Hi, my name is DannyS! Can I claim for a timing belt replacement on UC?

DannyS
DannyS Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi guy's

Does anyone know if I can claim for a timing belt replacement on UC, as a self employed driver using my own vehicle?

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,861 Championing

    Hi,

    You can't claim expenses for specific repairs or maintenance on the vehicle.

    You should be claiming a fixed rate based on mileage instead. That is designed to cover all vehicle related costs.

  • DannyS
    DannyS Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thanks very much for your response.

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,250 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @DannyS, welcome to the community.

    Just to be clear - when you say you're a self employed driver, is driving part of your work? Sorry if I've misunderstood!

    You could potentially claim for Budgeting Loan through Universal Credit which you'd then have to pay back gradually, but I'm not sure if they'd cover something relating to your car. It's always worth asking them though if it's relating to the work that you do.

    You might like to have a look at the Turn2Us grant search too. There could be something there to help you pay for your belt replacement:

    Turn2us Grants Search

    Hopefully some of our members might have been through similar and can offer some more advice. I hope you can get it sorted soon!

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