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

Cornishpixie

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?? 

Debbie_Alumni

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

Matilda

@Cornishpixie

Some dealers will give 5-years interest-free credit on new car purchases.

AFB

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/209133/sponsors/new?token=Zy08LTNMo43wyQSMn6WM

Topkitten

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

CockneyRebel

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