When ordering a car on the scheme recently, the dealer said he wanted a £500 deposit because “we always take a deposit for all new cars”. Pointed out, courteously, that he will be most unpopular with Motability because it says dealers should not ask for deposits like this. After a quick word with his boss, he agreed that no deposit would be taken. My point? If asked for cash up-front, tell ’em politely, they shouldn’t be asking. Might save you stumping up too soon.