Luxury cars removed from the motability scheme

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https://news.sky.com/story/luxury-cars-removed-from-motability-scheme-ahead-of-budget-13475029

too little too late. As a full time worker I can’t afford to run a car, let alone a luxury car. Motability should be a standard car - available in automatic and manual, an option for wheelchair users, and that’s it.

What wrong 'message' is that?

Yes, yes, next.

You know, it just looks, wrong - when the chancellor is about to hit a lot of people with tax rises.

No, I feel right in my assessment, and have no plans to change my mind, thank you.

I will leave it there.

Are non-disabled people driving BMWs/Mercedes giving the 'wrong message"?

It looks wrong when a disabled person drives a luxury car? Because of tax rises?

Probably fort he best to leave it there

The longer I spend on this thread the more I think yes, that’s exactly what people think.

perhaps they would like disabled people to just stay indoors, completely out of sight 😞

If they aren't being funded by benefits they can drive what they like

But we need to look at all benefits and really scrutinise them

It's not ok that wealthy pensioners get WFA either. All benefits need to be means tested.

Why should I pay tax, when working full time with a disability (leaving me with no quality of life outside of work) to fund benefits for people who are wealthier than me ?

You have twisted my words.

It looks wrong to have premium marques subsidised by the taxpayer, yes.

Why would anyone want disabled people to stay indoors, out of sight?

That’s disturbing, and very very wrong.

They're not

We recently bought a 5y old VW ID with all these little extras. £16000.- 28k on the clock. Bonus is that it's electric and literally costs a few pounds to charge.
Just a bit of food for thought...

Who does it look wrong to? How would you even know?

I'll tut and sigh at any BMW or Mercedes I see tomorrow for you. Just in case there's a disabled person in there. No need to thank me 🙏

Ah, in which case, no problem - I thought they were. Then, yes of course, they should be able to drive whatever is on offer.

Why did the provider withdraw them, then? Serious Q.

Where am I supposed to get £16000 from 🤣

You're not.

If you have a disability yourself, you are almost certainly not a net contributer and cost more than the tax you pay.

But why?

A premium marquess car cost the tax payer the same as a lesser one.

So optics?

Like everyone else... through finance.

If it costs the same, then we are aligned.

But why did the provider withdraw them, then?

Can't work but I have £16000 hanging around in my back pocket to buy a car, obviously 🤣

Mumsnet is so out of touch..sooner this thread fills up the better

Which I can't get because I can't work any decent earning job.

Not long now, thank goodness!

Wouldn't that mean you'd potentially be eligible for PIP yourself if your disability leaves you with no quality of life?

One less benefits bashing thread, hurray

Nearly there

Goodnight