What would be cheaper? A Motability car or a Scooter?

SheffieldMan1976
SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 2,853 Connected
in Transport and travel

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I have an application form for a Provisional license with a view to getting the 40 hours of lessons from a Motability car, however, would a Scooter be cheaper/safer with all my problems?

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  • SwiftFox
    SwiftFox Community Member Posts: 1,360 Championing

    What do you think: scooter to charge on cheap rate and go out when you want or a car that will take all your money ( if it's a mobility car) and in an unfortunate scenario you lose your money, you'll still have your scooter to ride in to town and park for free too.

  • Ross1975
    Ross1975 Community Member Posts: 1,351 Championing
    edited June 23

    Hi SheffieldMan1976, it's worth remembering that a motability car doesn't just eat your money. The lease package completely covers your car insurance, servicing, road tax, and full breakdown cover. For someone with complex health issues having that complete peace of mind and protection from the weather is a massive safety benefit.

    While running a scooter is cheaper than a car it leaves you completely exposed to the rain and cold, you have to pay for your own maintenance and insurance separately, and it's a lot more restrictive than a car.

    Looking at the total support each one gives you is the best way to choose what is best for you.

  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Community Member Posts: 1,544 Championing

    Hi @SheffieldMan1976 😊

    How exciting that you have these options. Do keep us posted as you make your decision.

    Great advice from @SwiftFox and @Ross1975 It would be interesting to hear what your parents and healthcare team think of your options - only if your up to sharing, of course.

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 1,324 Trailblazing
    edited June 23

    My Quickie Q700M takes up all my mobility component, just like most cars would. You can't take a car into Boots or the CoOp, that's the critical difference. 😉

    A road going class 3 scooter can be leased with a hard canopy, at least the TGA Breeze S3 and S4 can. The major drawback with a scooter, is they are no use for public transport ( too large a turning radius). If that is an issue, I definitely recommend my powerchair.

    Your local mobility shop will make an appointment to assess your needs, find out your height and weight, ensure you have somewhere appropriate to store the scooter/powerchair etc. With regards to my appointment, an assessor and a sales rep from Sunrise Medical ( Manufacturer of Quickie) came out together, they brought a demonstration model for me to test around my home, plus going in and out of the house into the street.

    Unlike with a car, if your needs change during the lease, a different model can be requested, if it can be shown it is more suitable to the changes in the customer's circumstances.

    All maintenance, repairs, insurance, it's included in the lease of a powerchair or scooter from Motability, just like with a car.

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