Both my PIP renewal and Motability ordering window are this year and after checking the catalogue of vehicles, I was genuinely gobsmacked to see how much cars had risen in AP.
Couple that with the email I got today outlining what you said on mileage and tyre allowance it’s really making it difficult to even stay on the scheme.
I currently drive a Cupra Born which was £1250 AP when I ordered it – now the base V1 is £2995! Granted there will be 2/3 catalog refreshes before December (that is if my PIP is renewed) but it’s genuinely limiting now of what cars people can get.
It seems to me that the Motability scheme relies on volume. Every time APs go up, if you’re anything like me, you say ‘oh that could be me out of the scheme’ but when you do the maths, it’s still the best way to run your car.
I agree with this to a point.
Yes it’s still the cheapest way but there needs to be a line drawn with how much AP you put down.
I’ve always been of the opinion of not spending more than ~£1500 because it’s simply wasted for a 3 year lease (if you intend to change), for the sake of £250 back in Good Condition Bonus.
Appreciate if you’re loaded or if they offered a percentage based on the value of your AP you put down in the first place but it really isn’t worth it.
Even when Motab offered high-end cars, it was a no-brainer to take it because it always worked out cheaper. Now, this is the first year I’m considering parting with the scheme, taking my allowance and getting a car of my own volition – especially with what’s on offer.
Ford Mondeo Titanium X - Ford Focus Zetec - Ford Fiesta Titanium X - KIA ProCeed GT Line S - VW Golf 8 R-Line - Cupra Born V2 2023/2024