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scooter - Motability v outright purchase

I believe that a scooter is needed! I can't get one on PIP from Motability as the so so generous DWP decided that I no longer have any care or mobility issues following a review earlier this year. They down graded me from Enhanced Mobility & Care to nothing.
OK out of interest I checked on the Motability site to see what was available on the market and then looked at the independent suppliers to get an on the road cost.
I found one that looks and sounds good - just small lightweight model so that I can put it in the shed when not in use.
I saw that for the same model and spec Motability were expecting a weekly amount of £13.00 to be paid to lease it for 3 years.
However to buy one new from an independent supplier the on the road price is just over £600.
This would come with an extended warranty and after the 2nd year I could continue with the repair & recovery insurance at a cost of £27 a year.
None of this makes any sense. Motability would be getting £676 a year, that is £2028 over the 3 year lease, whereas if I bought my own it would cost in the region of £630.
Either I have my figures wrong which I doubt very much or Motability are charging way over the odds for the scooter.
Is this normal?
I only ask as I am worried that there are some other 'hidden' costs involved by buying one outright
OK out of interest I checked on the Motability site to see what was available on the market and then looked at the independent suppliers to get an on the road cost.
I found one that looks and sounds good - just small lightweight model so that I can put it in the shed when not in use.
I saw that for the same model and spec Motability were expecting a weekly amount of £13.00 to be paid to lease it for 3 years.
However to buy one new from an independent supplier the on the road price is just over £600.
This would come with an extended warranty and after the 2nd year I could continue with the repair & recovery insurance at a cost of £27 a year.
None of this makes any sense. Motability would be getting £676 a year, that is £2028 over the 3 year lease, whereas if I bought my own it would cost in the region of £630.
Either I have my figures wrong which I doubt very much or Motability are charging way over the odds for the scooter.
Is this normal?
I only ask as I am worried that there are some other 'hidden' costs involved by buying one outright
Replies
Hi @Yadnad,
You can buy a good mobility scooter plus 3 years insurance/breakdown cover for somewhat less than £900 total, equivalent to £25 per month. I'd suggest searching Motability for something that fits your requirements and then go elsewhere to buy it. Motability, what a rip off as @SethLaa said.
Best wishes.
DLTBGYD