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Sncjw
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edited 11 June 2024 at 5:16PM in Benefits & tax credits
Removed as I think it was a daft post. I shouldn't feel guilty. 

Just to clarify I do not drive. My husband does not take the car to work. 

It used for my benefit
Mortgage free wannabe 

Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

Starting balance £66,565.45

Current balance £55,819

Cc debt free.

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  • HillStreetBlues
    HillStreetBlues Posts: 6,465 Forumite
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    Think I'm being dense but reading your post I'm not understanding the issue.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • elsien
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    edited 11 June 2024 at 4:48PM
    I’m also confused as to why if you’ve got a Motability car, you’re getting taxis? 
    Do you not drive?
    Bottom line though, is your money your choice.  No one else’s business what you spend your money on aside from your husband if it’s impacting on family finances. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • poppy12345
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    Yes, I'm confused if you have a mobility car why you're using taxi's. The mobility car is meant to be used for your purpose. 
  • elsien
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    edited 11 June 2024 at 5:01PM
    It does read as if your husband is using it to get to and from his work and just dropping you off when convenient and you might need to be careful with the motability guidelines around that because on the face of it, he’s using it more than you are. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Sncjw
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    Hi 

    I don't drive. My husband drives. He doesn't take it to work.  He gets the local transport as parking at his work to expensive and doesn't want to break motab rules..
    Mortgage free wannabe 

    Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

    Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

    Starting balance £66,565.45

    Current balance £55,819

    Cc debt free.

  • marcia_
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    Sncjw said:
    Hi 

    I don't drive. My husband drives. He doesn't take it to work.  He gets the local transport as parking at his work to expensive and doesn't want to break motab rules..
     This is not allowed under the motability rules. 

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  • Sncjw
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    What is not allowed? 
    Mortgage free wannabe 

    Actual mortgage stating amount £75,150

    Overpayment paused to pay off cc 

    Starting balance £66,565.45

    Current balance £55,819

    Cc debt free.

  • poppy12345
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    edited 12 June 2024 at 6:25AM
    marcia_ said:
    Sncjw said:
    Hi 

    I don't drive. My husband drives. He doesn't take it to work.  He gets the local transport as parking at his work to expensive and doesn't want to break motab rules..
     This is not allowed under the motability rules. 
    Why not? The husband doesn't use it for work, he uses public transport.  You can have up to 3 drivers on your mobility vehicle. I have my daughter on mine and she often drives for me when we go out. She has her own car at home so the only time she drives mine is if we use my car to go out. 

  • marcia_
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    marcia_ said:
    Sncjw said:
    Hi 

    I don't drive. My husband drives. He doesn't take it to work.  He gets the local transport as parking at his work to expensive and doesn't want to break motab rules..
     This is not allowed under the motability rules. 
    Why not? The husband doesn't use it for work, he uses public transport.  You can have up to 3 drivers on your mobility vehicle. I have my daughter on mine and she often drives for me when we go out. She has her own car at home so the only time she drives mine is if we use my car to go out. 

    Sorry i misread, too early 

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  • Largs
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    It seems you answered your own question so that's good. Don't feel guilty. There is no point being the richest woman in the cemetery.
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