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PIP ends before motability. How does this work?
hi, my PIP award ends on the 14th February 2027. My hand back date for my motability car is February 21st 2026. Although on the home page it says march 2026. I can apply for a new vehicle on the 21st November. However this will mean I have less that 12 months left on my PIP and the won’t even have initiated my PIP review.…
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Motability
Hi, Im looking at the motability scheme. I currently own my own car but due to complications from an inguinal hernia mesh repair two years ago, im struggling to sit upright. For off the shelf cars this is a massive hindrance as cars seem to be adopting an ever more upright seating position. I would like to build myself…
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Pip review didnt go well
I had my pip review assesment in January this year, recieved my descion in February, Which confirmed my fears that i had lost my pip award. I was originally awarded pip after going through tribunal and was awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility, this all took nearly 2 years from first applying. So now im in…
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Advice on ways to get power to my council garage?
Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for advice on ways to get power to my council garage. I have a ground floor flat and I am disabled. I currently lease a mobility scooter through Motability and I am finding it extremely difficult to charge it effectively. My flat is cold during autumn, winter and I've found at the…
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Hi, my name is Elastic_Band_Man!
Hi everyone I am a 59 year old guy who has hypermobile EDS this causes my joints to dislocate randomly hence the username lol. I have many interests including tinkering with electronic stuff 3d printing, music playing the piano / organ , driving but I keep my physical activity to a minimum as my elastic body complains lol
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Hi, my name is aiddjoy! My partner who has Alzeimers, and I'm her carer, had a PIP claim, sorted out
My partner who has Alzeimers, and I'm her carer, had a PIP claim, sorted out by her sister inlaw, some years ago. We want to get a Notability car, our one has died. We wish to change the apointee, as she won't send the pip letter to us. Now stuck
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ADP Appeal
HHi I had my adp appeal on Fri 14 March in glasgow. I can honestly say it was fine. Everyone was really nice and I only needed 1 point together enhanced rate and I got it. Still waiting to hear about mobility part they said I should hear this week. Take a rep with you I had a guy from Welfare rights he was great. Gmap…
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Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, 2025
I am considering attending 'Motability Scheme Live' in May 2025. I am particularly interested in learning more about vehicles and adaptions available to disabled drivers. I am hoping to find out more about drive from WAV's. Has anyone been to these events in the past - they were known as 'The Big Event' and 'One Big Day' -…
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Garage not accepting my Motability early return car
I have had a Motability car for a few years which has been amazing but I opted for an early return due to my relationship ending. I spoke to Motability, paid the £250 and they recommended calling the garage that I have the lease with as it would take less time than arranging a pick up with Motability. Anyway, I have rung…
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Astigmatism and Exophoria(muscle control issues)-Reporting to DVLA
Hi Scope MODS and experts, I have been holding back on posting about this for a while, but I feel compelled to ask after seeing a few things in the news. I have been unable to find any specific advice or policies on the DVLA website. I drive, albeit now for very short distances, mainly due to my fatigue. I have had some…
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Motability advance payment hikes for automatic vehicles
Hi all my name is lee, As a disabled person I am so grateful that there is this fantastic oportunity to be able to drive a reliable car every 3 years. However I have a real nasty taste in my mouth when it comes down to the advance payment. Why does the advance payment for an automatic Ford Focus cost nearly £2000 and the…
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Hi, my name is cassfrow! I would like some advice please on my current situation.
I would like some advice please on my current situation. I receive enhanced rate both elements and have a motability car due to mental heath and ADHD. I have always worked part time but not since having the enhance motibility rate. I won’t to get some work part time , maybe 16 hours a week. I recently did a college course…
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Hi, my name is christy007! I would just to ask iv had a view things go wrong with my pip car...
Hello everyone..I would just to ask iv had a view things go wrong with my pip car the handbrake is 1 of them it has broke twice since I got the car 2 years ago along with some othere things my car no ready for change till next year and I fight on this and change my car before it's 3 years old?.…ANY HRLP WOULD BE VERY…
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Finding the right car for a disabled driver.
Hello, I am exploring the option of purchasing my own car however, the more I look the more confused I become. And the prices! I cannot afford to get a Motability car. Does anyone know of any support available that can help identify the type of vehicle and adaptions one might require, and how to source it? - Google does…
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Mobility scheme
Hi Looking for some advice on how the mobility scheme works and how long it takes. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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Hi, my name is Goj72000! Motability offering vehicle that isn't right for my lifestyle, any advice?
Motability I have been a member of the Motability scheme for more than 30 years and it has made a massive difference to my life in so many ways it is difficult to put in to words, but I am going to try. I have had 5 vehicles in that time: Nissan Micra, 2 Vauxhall Astra (Estate) and 2 Mercedes Sprinter vans. Each vehicle…
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Copy of pip letter
I've lost my pip award letter and have requested a copy twice as they haven't turned up ive rang them again and they said they send another one. What I'm worried about is I'm getting a motability car in March and would need a pip letter to send to them. Any ideas on how to sort this
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dieselgate/emissiongate
Is anyone going through this process with their motability car & if so how are you doing. I'm just about to start so just wanted some advice 🥹
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PIP car tax 50% reduction
Our car is in my wifes name and she uses it to go to work etc. I am a named driver. I get standard mobility. Can somebody confirm if I claim the 50% she cannot use it for her own use anymore? The DVLA states that the 100% discount for enhanced mobility the car can only be used by or for the claimant BUT does not state the…
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Hi, my name is jhonterry!
i am currently disqualified from driving, my conviction start date was 26/10/2023 i believe i have to wait 5 years from this date to become illegible to "drive" a car on the mobility scheme, i am currently illegible to apply for a car because i meet all the requirements as i am on pip and have over 12 months left and i get…
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Motability car on order, but have had a non fault accident....
Hi there, We've got a motability on order for my mum. Initially we did application and declared current claims and the like on the application. My dad had 2 at fault accidents in the last 5 years and I had 0, in our own cars. Fast forward to the last couple of weeks, I've had a non fault accident in my own car in which the…
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Hi, my name is Ladywheels1969! Motability say I have to be working, what can I do?
Hello and thank you for letting me join your community, I am hoping to find lots of useful information. I am a lifetime and full-time wheelchair user. I am totally independent, however now I am getting older (55) I am finding it more difficult to access things and remain the independent lady that I have always been! I have…
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Derestrict green power scooter
how do i derestrict my green power scooter
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Mobility Scheme
I am wanting to join the mobility scheme. I will be the primary driver. So will have a second person added. My planned nominated driver (2nd driver) is already a primary nominated driver for another mobility car. Will they be allowed to be added as a nominated driver to my policy .
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Does any body know if you can claim for a dla car for a 18 year old with meares irlen syndrome...
Does any body know if you can claim for a dla car for a 18 year old with meares irlen syndrome who struggles with distance and perception who is unable to drive their own car
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Hi, my name is timmy50! How long do I have to wait before can apply for mobility please?
hello, I’ve just finished an 18 month driving ban and it’s been nearly two years since it’s been lifted. How long do I have to wait before can apply for mobility please? Kind regards Tim
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Motability WAV - Grant timeframe etc?
Hi, I've had a wheelchair-accessible van via Motability for 10 years this June - was told last year that I won't be able to extend its lease again, and that I should apply for a grant towards the advance payment / adaptations for a new WAV when there's 6 months left on my lease. I contacted the grants team last week to ask…
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Hi, my name is Bellasofia! Electric motability car and need a drop kerb and charging port.
we have electric motability car and need a drop kerb phoned up ask if they would accept a metal kerb ramp as has been suggested but they have refused to install electric charging point and the cost of drop kerb is out of our league yet you are advised these days To go electric cost so much more at public charges
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Hi, my name is Hesr! I cannot access my blue badge online application form.
I cannot access my blue badge online application form. It keeps giving me this repeatedly. Any idea?
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Motability / insurance
hi all just looking for some answers if anyone has any so I had a car accident back in August but I seen on an email that they will deduct 20% and £399 But what I want to know is do we actually have legal cover and if we do then why isnt the insurance covering the legal fees why is it being deducted from me it’s not like…
