Motability car and winter snow?

Mupette

This is something you need to pay for yourself, but take advice from motability first about what you can and can't do with a car

example (i think)
you can't fit a tow bar without asking permission from motability..

Richie-from-the-Boro

Mupette wrote: »

This is something you need to pay for yourself, but take advice from motability first about what you can and can't do with a car

example (i think)
you can't fit a tow bar without asking permission from motability..

Q Can I fit a tow bar to my car?

A Yes, however you will need to speak to Motability Operations to obtain approval to fit a tow bar. They will also give you advice on which agencies are best suited to do the work and where you can get information on your car’s capacity for towing. You will also need to inform RSAM, once the towbar is fitted.

Q Do I need to remove my towbar at the end of contract?

A In general, no. However if you want to keep the tow bar you will be liable for the removal costs and any costs relating to reinstating the bodywork to an acceptable condition.

bored_at_home

snow tyres arent needed in the uk. you wouldnt even notice the differance..... and yes i have used them 3 years running while travelling back and forth to germany on a weekly basis , they were fitted only to comply in germany.

Richie-from-the-Boro

bored_at_home wrote: »

snow tyres arent needed in the uk. you wouldnt even notice the differance..... and yes i have used them 3 years running while travelling back and forth to germany on a weekly basis , they were fitted only to comply in germany.

Makers and sellers have been lobbying both Government and the public in the UK for years, cos they can take twice as much money out of our pockets and into theirs for years .. .. so they would wouldn't they

So unless Europe push it down our throats it will never happen thank god. We are not Finland / Norway / Slovenia / Switzerland etc and I agree we do not need them. People who want [STRIKE]not need[/STRIKE] them of course should feel free but I agree out of their own personal pockets .. .. I mean .. .. under those rules everyone who lives north of Cumbria would be entitled to bull bars & roll over cages because of 'deer' on the roads ! :cool:

Mupette

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

Q Can I fit a tow bar to my car?

A Yes, however you will need to speak to Motability Operations to obtain approval to fit a tow bar. They will also give you advice on which agencies are best suited to do the work and where you can get information on your car’s capacity for towing. You will also need to inform RSAM, once the towbar is fitted.

Q Do I need to remove my towbar at the end of contract?

A In general, no. However if you want to keep the tow bar you will be liable for the removal costs and any costs relating to reinstating the bodywork to an acceptable condition.

yes like i said you need to get permission

Richie-from-the-Boro

Mupette wrote: »

yes like i said you need to get permission

You are correct Mupette and I owe you an apology - consider it made my friend!

Dognobs

Why don't you just ask for one of these?

NAR

You have to get approval for all special adaptations! :rotfl::rotfl:

L0RRY

Dognobs wrote: »

Why don't you just ask for one of these?

unfortunately since the new rules theyre not available anymore because the deposit is higher than £2000.

mouseymousey99

We live at the bottom of a very steep hill. Last year several vehicles got stuck at the bottom of the hill (including a police van which had to be dug out).
So, we bought some snow chains, if you are worried maybe you could do the same?