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can I use my mobility and top it up to have a hire purchase agreement on a new car?

Cornishpixie
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Hi have low rate DLA for mobility and need to change my car. can I use this part of my mobility and top it up to have a hire purchase agreement on a new car??
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Hi @Cornishpixie,
No I'm afraid not. Low Mobility DLA component doesn't give you access to the Motability Scheme. Motability no longer offers hire purchase agreements either.
Sorry it's not better news.
Best wishes
Debbie -
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I read this differently I think. If you are asking whether you are allowed to use the benefit money towards a car then the answer would be yes. Although no one ever really checks to see what the money is used for it would, if it was checked, be a valid use for it because it helps you get about.
If I have got this wrong then I apologise.
TK
"I'm on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell" - from Wrong side of heaven by Five Finger Death Punch. -
You can use any PIP award for any purpose.
If you are relying on your benefit payment I would be very wary of signing up to any HP or loan that lasts longer the the length of the award.
CR
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