Kezo. What I am saying is that although everyone’s cases are unique, there are caps on the grants. They cannot offer more than the caps. So for eg, if the cap on the AP of a large vehicle was 2k, but all the large vehicles had shot up recently (like all the cars have) and the lowest was 2.5k, then even if a grant was given you would still need to find 500.
But if the only suitable car was now 4k, then the grant is useless. Bear in mind that they are means tested, so if you could actually afford that extra 2k then you would not get a grant in the first place.
Now, you have to rule out a plug in hybrid coz there are only 15, lowest AP 1.3k, next up 3.7k.
You rule out evs because you have no way to charge at home. And diesel is no good because of the type of journeys you take, it’ll screw the engine. Suvs are out because of height, say.
You need an auto, and you need a car that can handle wheelchair etc, so an estate or mpv (7 or 8 seater is no good.). There are 18 cars available, only two of which are under 2k. Taking one example only, the golf estate 1.0 etsi life… a seriously unimpressive and inadequate car. The AP is £3749.
Now, I do not know what that car cost previously, but I think I can remember that the golf gtd or gte was a fraction of that amount until recently, so I can only assume this version would have been far cheaper. (I expect there are people who can look it up.)
But the grant cap on that type of vehicle has not increased. So whereas before a grant could have helped, now it would not.
Please this is only a random example but it is just to illustrate my point.
Sorry, I do go on a bit.