Returning a Motabity vehicle after 3 months.

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  • #297588
    cjazzman
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      What’s the situation if I want to return a Motability vehicle after just three months of the lease? I cannot get on with the car because I find it dangerous to drive.

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    • #297598
      JMC
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        We returned a manual Ateca in 2020 after having it for 12 months because my left knee went and I couldn’t use the clutch with 0 penalty’s. The only stipulation was that the next car had to be automatic obviously so we got an Ateca with DSG. Then in  2023 we got a Megane ev but our land owners refused (after 3 months of us being told we would get a positive outcome) permission to get a home charger installed, so we rang motability and again without a charge or any issue,  they let us give back the megane EV and we have had our hybrid Honda ZR-V since January 24. The morning we actually picked up or ZR-V, we actually got confirmation that we could get a home charger installed!! So my point is, if you have a valid reason, they are usually very easy to deal with. Also at only £250, the early termination fee is very very low! Try getting out of a personal car agreement and it will cost thousands. Good luck.

        #297600
        Glos Guy
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          As above. Call Motability to explain. If you have a valid reason they are usually quite accommodating if you have a genuine issue that cannot be resolved.

          #297604
          72 dudes
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            What’s the situation if I want to return a Motability vehicle after just three months of the lease? I cannot get on with the car because I find it dangerous to drive.

            I’m sure as above, Motability will try to help, but can you explain how the car is “dangerous to drive”?

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            #297614
            cjazzman
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              What’s the situation if I want to return a Motability vehicle after just three months of the lease? I cannot get on with the car because I find it dangerous to drive.

              I’m sure as above, Motability will try to help, but can you explain how the car is “dangerous to drive”?

              It’s a Peugeot 208 GT Hybrid and there is an awful lag of a few seconds when the vehicle goes from electric mode and reverts back to petrol mode, it’s so dangerous when pulling out quickly into fast traffic. Seems to be a come fault and there are a number of 208 owners complaining about the same problem.

              #297651
              DumfriesDik
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                Are you sure the car doesn’t have a problem? Ask the garage to assess it maybe? What do the forums say, is it a common feature of the car??

                Best of luck trying to sell the idea that a car is ‘dangerous to drive’!

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                #297653
                trb10
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                  I doubt they’ll let you hand it back before the garage has even looked at it.

                  #297658
                  cjazzman
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                    I doubt they’ll let you hand it back before the garage has even looked at it.

                    Are you sure the car doesn’t have a problem? Ask the garage to assess it maybe? What do the forums say, is it a common feature of the car?? Best of luck trying to sell the idea that a car is ‘dangerous to drive’!

                    Yes, it is a known problem with this vehicle. Many other owners of the same model are also complaining about the same problem and how dangerous it is. I have found a way around the problem which is to disable the stop/start system or to use the sport mode and there is then no lag. I suppose I can live with this because apart from this problem it is a lovely car.

                    #297659
                    Rhodgie
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                      I have found a way around the problem which is to disable the stop/start system or to use the sport mode and there is then no lag. I suppose I can live with this because apart from this problem it is a lovely car.
                      Kind of rules out your dangerous to drive argument?  Definitely speak to the garage first and then maybe try Motability but I don’t think your assessment is valid, they’ll say it’s a characteristic of the vehicle.
                      #297712
                      Elliot
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                        I wouldn’t call that dangerous as most turbocharged cars have a lag when accelerating. It definitely happens on my wife’s Mini Cooper S and I wouldn’t call that dangerous.

                        #297725
                        Oscarmax
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                          Our 2017 Ford Kuga 2 litre diesel Powershift in ECO had a slight lag at junction, just work around it.

                          Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally say the wrong thing.

                          #298204
                          swwchris
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                            Our 2017 Ford Kuga 2 litre diesel Powershift in ECO had a slight lag at junction, just work around it.

                            Yeh Ford Powershift gearbox is well known for this characteristic, I have had numerous Fords with the gearbox and learnt to drive with it or keep it in sport mode.

                            #298232
                            pazlaz
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                              I don’t think manufacturers sell dangerous cars.

                              If you want instant full blown acceleration , then you need an EV.

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