Can I claim the deposit for mobility car back?

talljenn

i am in receipt of the higher rate of mobility allowance which has allowed me to get a mobility car i had to give a deposit of £500 which i had to borrow can you tell me if i can claim the amount back and where from also could you tell me of any thing else i can claim for.i am in receipt of e.s.a and higher rate of p.i.p.i am in receipt of housing benefit and reduced council tax.

gnmeads

Hi talljenn welcome to the Scope community . Try this http://www.motability.co.uk/contact-and-support/faqs/do-i-get-the-advance-payment-back

poppy123456

Hi,

You can't claim this payment back unfortunately. There's lot of cars available without any advance payments, it's your choice if you decide to choose a car with an advance payment.

Other benefits you can claim will totally depend on your circumstances. Do you receive daily living part of PIP as well as the mobility part? Do you live alone or classed as living alone? Does anyone claim carers allowance for looking after you?

Tarbatness

@talljenn
Advance payment deposits are usually only paid back at the end of the 3 year contract, providing, of course, the vehicle is in good condition, when you return it.

SethLaa

The advance payment is NOT paid back but you do receive £250 if the car is returned in good condition after the 3 year rental.

poppy123456

Tarbatness said:

@talljenn
Advance payment deposits are usually only paid back at the end of the 3 year contract, providing, of course, the vehicle is in good condition, when you return it.

This is incorrect information. Deposits are not paid back at the end of the lease. Good condition bonus's have now been changed, they are now £500 instead of the £250. This changed a few weeks ago. https://www.motability.co.uk/information-for-customers/cars-and-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-customer-area/good-condition-bonus

SethLaa

Woohoo, thanks for that info Poppy123456, the £500 will come in handy for my next lovebug