I do agree, Motability is a fantastic scheme for the majority of people, giving them the opportunity of leasing some really excellent vehicles, which many would never be able to have without Motability.
As a former banker I can confirm that not having credit searches or income checks for Motability applicants is a great advantage over others applying for private leasing or finance.
Vehicle availability is big subject of course, but ideally, there should always be a good choice of all types of vehicle for Motability customers, and it matters not one jot whether the AP Is Zero or £5000- we are all individuals, with individual minds, capable of recognising which vehicle we would like, as well as , perhaps, need.
We may well be disabled, but that doesn’t mean that we should all be thought of as incapable of exercising choice – lumping us ‘altogether’ under the ‘disabled’ banner and as such, have our choices restricted , is stereotyping and discriminatory!
We are just the same as any other members of society, who do have the ability to choose , we just happen to be disabled !
I would add however, that any vehicle on contract hire from Motability should always be suitable for redistribution amongst the membership should the need arise?