Motability cars - should they be UK made?

it isn’t just the car though is it? My understanding is that insurance and car tax is paid. As regards it being hard to get it may be in many peoples eyes but I just don’t think the tax payer can afford to fund this for people who have anxiety/autism and sometimes struggle to leave the house! If you’re very physically disabled I get it, if your child is had very advanced needs I get it too.

@Pandersmum
Do you only buy British made or grown items?

I wonder if the people who agree that only British cars should be leased from Motability because it’s “free” taxpayers money (of course omitting the down payments and adaptations costs paid for by the person leasing the car) would argue that everyone in receipt of Universal Credit “free money should only buy British food, clothes, books, furniture, cars, etc.
Pensioners can only buy British equipment, food, travel in Britain made taxis, buy from only British made goods..

This is one of the most depressing, ableist threads I’ve read in a long time

If you could name me a wheelchair accessible van that is made in the UK and is covered by motability payments let me know so I can tell the young persons carers to sort it for them!

Apparently they have now said that ADHD can be considered a diagnosis for the arrested or incomplete development of the Brain component under the SMI criteria but of course a diagnosis of ADHD alone won't be enough under SMI they would also have to prove severe mental impairment so like autism most people with diagnosis won't qualify under that criteria.

@WarmWasabi I thought so. So the scheme helps British car businesses as they maintain the cars and can buy/sell the vehicles and the wide variety of manufacturers means the effect is spread out.

We know from history that one manufacturer providing a government service regularly ends in a corrupt contract that makes dubious individuals wealthy as “mates” get the contract and that a free market helps prevent that.

I am a taxpayer and it doesn’t bother me if the money is spent on taxis or a car. If they are awarding it to people who shouldn’t be awarded it then that’s another issue but considering how often people think that benefit claimants are financially irresponsible, awarding the item rather than giving cash that could go on a giant tv (!!) and drugs is “better”

Im actually pro supporting British manufacturing.

Are you the same poster who was getting in a twist about Motability offering premium brands. You know, like the ones manufactured in the UK?

Disabled people are people like anyone else and should have a choice like anyone else. Next you'll be suggesting people on benefits can only use their money at the "company shop" 🙄

Ahh so you’re one of those who thinks disabled people should just be left to rot. Fair enough.

I’m a wheelchair user.

i go to the gym.
i have a specialist physio there who works with me to keep my upper body and core strong.

my gym has wheelchair access and wheelchair accessible machines.

it’s really important for disabled people to keep as healthy as they can.

Disabled people give up their mobility allowance from PIP to pay for the car. If they didn’t have the car, they’d get the cash. It makes no difference to the taxpayer if they get car or cash so that rage bait sentence is pointless.

Disabled people give up their mobility allowance from PIP to pay for the car. If they didn’t have the car, they’d get the cash. It makes no difference to the taxpayer if they get car or cash so that rage bait sentence is pointless.

Disabled people give up their mobility allowance from PIP to pay for the car. If they didn’t have the car, they’d get the cash. It makes no difference to the taxpayer if they get car or cash so that rage bait sentence is pointless.

Disabled people give up their mobility allowance from PIP to pay for the car. If they didn’t have the car, they’d get the cash. It makes no difference to the taxpayer if they get car or cash so that rage bait sentence is pointless.

Having a choice of car makes absolutely zero difference to the taxpayer.

The PIP/DLA higher rate mobility payment remains at £77.05 a week regardless of whether the recipient uses it for the gas bill, food, a Motability lease or cocaine.

And we are still funding this

It's motability ,and it won't just be t for ADHD ,they will also have to prove SMI or virtually unable to walk if DLA or the inability to travel independently or plan a journey if PIP
But you carry on spreading misinformation 🙄🙄🙄

How many cars?

There is only ever a limited range of cars available at any given time. You can't choose whatever car you like from the entire new car market. So you will be relieved to hear that I'm sure.

No the government is funding the DLA/PIP.

Those who are entitled to higher rate mobility of either (which is very hard to get) can make the choice to use their mobility element towards a car which meets their needs. This comes with many bonuses but also many restrictions. It also in most cases comes with an advance payment.

The cost to the tax payer is no more than if someone decides to keep the mobility payment and use it towards taxis or buying a car privately.

Why don’t we just do what the daily mail suggested and make them one type of shitty car that says DISABLED on the side in massive letters?

So fucking tired of this divide and conquer narrative when it comes to disabled people in the U.K.

Because we are funding it.

Do you get a choice on other things provided for you?