Hi, my name is Carol12! I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people ...
I am wondering about getting cars adapted for use by small people = I am 4 foot 5 inches. I find it difficult to see over the steering wheel and reach the pedals. I have to use a cushion in my present car, but need something larger to allow for a scooter hoist and 2 scooters [one is my husbands] in the boot. I have a blue badge and he is in the process of applying for one.
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Hi there welcome to the community another member will correct me if I'm wrong but I think you get a car from the mobility scheme.
Furthermore I would recommend that you visit the coffee lounge for a general chat and the games room for some fun
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Hi, excuse me interjecting but can I get a car from Motability because I have a Blue Badge? (I receive PIP but only for daily living/standard, not for mobility whhch i didn't appeal against at Tribunal).
Hi @Carol12 and welcome! I'm sorry I don't have an answer but hopefully someone will come on with ideas for you.
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Most likely you won't get a car from Motability. But I'm not an expert, so I might be wrong.
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Hi,
Unfortunately a Blue Badge alone does not allow access to the Motability scheme.
You would need the Enhanced Mobility rate of PIP for that.
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Hi,
Do do you qualify for the Motability scheme?
Many modern cars have seat height adjustment as standard nowadays, though I am unsure whether there will be enough range on that to meet your needs. Pedal extensions are also very easy to fit if you haven't already considered those so far.
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@OverlyAnxious thank you. I am stupid sometimes I use my old car once a month, if that, to drive a mile it's probably not even worth carrying on with it tax insurance is c 60 a month but feel without it really really stuck but i am anyway its a mental thing 🙃 🙄
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I can definitely relate to that. I lost the ability to drive nearly 4 years ago now. It has had a huge impact on my quality of life and independence. Those things are more important than money at the end of the day.
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I am really sorry to hear that @OverlyAnxious 😞 ❤️. To get a cab locally is still c 15.00 to 20.00 and c 90.00 to get to hospital appts but I am mostly housebound. So I think 60 to keep my car is worth it but most days I can't drive it anyway/had to cancel a lot of appts which has really p'd everyone off I know , and got me discharged from some of the services i need I have to make some decisions re £ but I procrastinate too much too. All the very best to you. I didnt drive until I was 40, now 62 but it's definitely more of a mental thing with me too. Take good care.
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