mobility car

lynnysinger

rogerblack wrote: »

As I understand it, this is allowed, if you phone them first, to arrange cover.

http://www.motability.co.uk/documents/PDFs/Mot%20Ops%20Publications/Car%20Handbook%20Jan%202012.pdf

The question remains if the DLA was granted properly of course, but simply doing deliveries doesn't answer that one way or another.

Key points from the Contract Hire
agreement
• Motability Operations remain the
legal owner of the car throughout
the agreement
• The car must be used by, or for the
benefit of, the disabled person
• You must keep the car under your
control and not lend or sell it to
anyone else
• Only drivers named on your
Certificate of Motor Insurance as
permitted drivers may drive your car.
If you intend to drive your Motability
car you must be named as a
permitted driver on the certificate.
Please call RSAM on 0500 37 37 37
if you need to change permitted
drivers during your lease
• The car must not be used as a taxi
or delivery vehicle. However, cover
can be arranged for most other
occupations. See ‘Business use of
the car’ on page 26
• If you move address or change
your name, please tell us
immediately by updating your
details at motability.co.uk or calling
our Customer Services team on
0845 456 4566
• If you need to fit adaptations to
your car during your lease you must
use a Motability Adaptations Partner
and pay the cost of the adaptations
directly to them. Remember to
contact our Customer Services
team and RSAM first to ensure your
insurance covers this.

from the link roger. think you may have misread it as it clearly states not for taxi or delivery

Soapn

I find it disgusting that a tax payer funded vehicle is being used by someone to do food deliveries in order for them to make some money on the side(I bet he doesn't declare it)

It's an absolute diabolical micky-take of the people who ultimately pay for these things!!!

HB58

Don't forget that DLA is an 'in work' benefit, so it is entirely proper for someone to use the vehicle in pursuit of their business (as long as they are within the terms and conditions of the rental agreement - which it seems this particular person was not).

Soapn

HB58 wrote: »

Don't forget that DLA is an 'in work' benefit, so it is entirely proper for someone to use the vehicle in pursuit of their business (as long as they are within the terms and conditions of the rental agreement - which it seems this particular person was not).

but is his "business" delivering takeaways? I'd hazard a bet that is it a cushy little sideline to get even MORE money.

colin13

I was wondering,after his 3 year lease,which he has to fullfill,motabilty,then sold the car for £x,they wont be able to do this,is the insurance money probably paid out ,will that cover that,,still think he is extracting the urine from a very good system,put real claimants in a bad light

lynnescomp

I know somebody that uses their mobility car for avon deliveries and also the telephone directories as well. Im sure this is not allowed but not sure if i should report them as would hate for them to know that I was the one that blew the whistle on them. Also they can afford to pay an extra amount to get a bigger car than the one offered so if they can afford to pay extra surely they can just buy a smaller car with out using the mobility scheme.
Do you think they would find out it was me if i say something?

Soapn

lynnescomp wrote: »

I know somebody that uses their mobility car for avon deliveries and also the telephone directories as well. Im sure this is not allowed but not sure if i should report them as would hate for them to know that I was the one that blew the whistle on them. Also they can afford to pay an extra amount to get a bigger car than the one offered so if they can afford to pay extra surely they can just buy a smaller car with out using the mobility scheme.
Do you think they would find out it was me if i say something?

Part of the reason this country is in the state it is in is because too many turn the other cheek incase they are wrong.

Report them.

If they aren't doing anything they shouldn't the INVESTIGATORS will assertain that.

When you are claiming for things such as free cars, you must understand that you will be subject to scrutiny.
PLEASE REPORT THEM.

mwd

Soapn wrote: »

Part of the reason this country is in the state it is in is because too many turn the other cheek incase they are wrong.

Report them.

If they aren't doing anything they shouldn't the INVESTIGATORS will assertain that.

When you are claiming for things such as free cars, you must understand that you will be subject to scrutiny.
PLEASE REPORT THEM.

What makes you think that motability cars are FREE.In order to get the use of a motability car [which you will never own] you have to give up your high rate mobility allowance in exchange.

zzzLazyDaisy

Soapn wrote: »

When you are claiming for things such as free cars, you must understand that you will be subject to scrutiny.
PLEASE REPORT THEM.

Motability cars are not free. There is a weekly charge of £51.40 which comes out of your DLA money, and that is normally for the basic models. If you want a bigger car, or a better model, you have to pay a lump sum up front which can be hundreds of pounds, or more. At the end of three years you hand the car back. You never own the car.

I am entitled to a Motability car, but when I did the maths it did not make financial sense. However I had savings so I could afford to buy a car myself. That car is now 7 years old, has never let me down, and is still going strong. My DLA mobility money pays for its upkeep, insurance, etc and for someone to drive me (which would have been an additional cost under the motability scheme).

But many people have no savings and cannot get HP or a loan as they are on state benefits, so a motability car is the only way to go.

The motability scheme has its place, and is a life saver for many. But it is definitely not a 'free' car!

uponahill

Twiglet0309 wrote: »

I needed a WAV for my Mum but because she was 78 when she became disabled she didnt qualify for any financial assistance. We live in a tiny village, the buses are not wheelchair accessible and neither are the trains as we are on a branch line.
It cost me £100 to get a wheelchair accessible cab to take her to a family event 20miles away!
I guess once you reach over 70yrs old you are just supposed to sit indoors all day.

No! But being 78 does generally mean that mobility problems are more commonplace.


My dad is 88, is a bit unsteady at times, but never gives in. He has found ways of getting out with others, using his own initiative and with suggestions from me. He now has a more active life outdoors than I do!!
Being of that age and then having those problems is normal. It is expected and accepted.

What would you think the government should do? Give her a Motability car?

Being 78 does not mean that you have no life outside your 4 walls. It is a state of mind and there are options which you probably haven't considered.