The point I was trying to make, not very clearly is: He’s not in employment,doesn’t receive any means tested benefits and yet isn’t entitled to any help regarding AP’s . Which if i follow op advice means he should count himself lucky to get a car? So do you think others asking for help should feel the same. Many of the cars for under 25’s aren’t suitable for a 6ft 4 teenager with size 14 feet. Not to mention his disabilities.
Hi Joe. If your son has disabilities that render him unable to use a conventional car, then it would be advisable to discuss this with Motability who might be able to provide a grant. However, with all due respect, being 6ft 4 and having big feet doesn’t warrant assistance. He could still fit in a Ford Fiesta and the vast majority of small cars. I knew a guy who was that tall and always had a Fiesta with no problems. ‘Need’ and ‘want’ are very different things and I don’t think you will find a lot of sympathy on here if his demands relate to the latter. And yes, to answer your question, I would say the same to anyone else of any age. Everyone should cut their cloth according to their means and I don’t believe that anyone should get help with AP’s just because they want a ‘nicer’ car but can’t afford it. I think that’s morally wrong for those who have to pay their own AP’s in full. That’s why Motability provide a good range of cars at zero AP for those who cannot, or choose not to, pay an AP. I stress again, if his disabilities (not height) genuinely warrant a different type of car that’s different, and I wish you luck with a grant application, but I’m not sensing that’s the case here. It also sounds as though you could assist but don’t feel you should have to. In that case, why should Motability? Many of us support our kids financially through Uni and well beyond and it’s never too young to learn that you shouldn’t go through life expecting something for nothing. Sorry if that sounds a bit blunt, but you did ask for opinions and those are mine.