carrieq Report post Posted June 11, 2008 My car has packed in and will cost in excess of �1000 to get it to work. Ds gets higher rate of mobility so am thinking about getting a car using this. Has anyone done it before? Also when the car went back were they fair about charging for wear and tear? Thank you Carrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Hi Carrie, We use it and it has been a godend. We have been able to have a people carrier which we couldnt possibly have afforded. It gives our lad space and if he becomes upset he cant "grab" us. Have a look at the motability website which tells you all you need to know (sorry,cant do links, just google "motability) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamum Report post Posted June 11, 2008 If you are thinking of buying a car and not leasing one then go direct to the dealers as they offer better interest (or 0%) than motability. Dealers will often also lease through their own disabled services...often better rate than motability. Shop around before committing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Yes have a car through motability but it's my first one so I don't know about wear and tear thing. It's so useful to have a bigger car. Used to have to try and fit the major buggy into a ford ka! Elun x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted June 11, 2008 They have always been very good over wear and tear and had no problems. Motability also covers, AA membership, insurance, new tyres, road tax, services etc, we only pay for petrol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allsetuk Report post Posted June 12, 2008 I was just wondering could anyone advise..my son was only awarded the lower rate mobility ..but i take real issue with this , everywhere we go is either at hyperspeed with no regard to roads, danger, he is constantly tripping up and falling and constantly distracted, there is no talking to him and he doesnt listen, his school is far enough away that we cant walk and even if we did what should take 20 mins would take an hour. as if the mood takes him he will just lie down and say his tummy hurts but how can i get dla to listen to me when they say its only if someon cant walk 50 metres or whatever it is .... any suggestions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justamum Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Ask a welfare officer to do a revised decision for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
