I just rang Des Gosling as we had an email from them saying to contact them:
“We have recently received an order through Motability to fit the following adaptations to your new vehicle: Volkswagen ID.4
Details of the adaptation(s) that have been requested:
– 80Kg 4 Way Compact Boot Hoist (Smartlifter LC Range)
This vehicle, as yet, has no hoist kit designed for it. We imagine by the time your vehicle arrives that there will be a kit, however, we cannot guarantee that we are going to be fit this style or size hoist.
Please contact us to confirm that the order and your contact information is correct. Motability require us to have contact with you before an order can go ahead, even if you have had the same adaptations before or if you have given information to the dealership”
I have just spoken to them and they said they don’t think there is a problem fitting the 80kg hoist although they do have a smaller 40kg that would do the job. I said it did not matter which hoist was fitted as the scooter only weighs 25kg. I did say though if we had to have a 40kg lift would it still cost me £290 or the new price of £590 and he said probably whilst it should be £590 motorbility would probably let it go through at £290. So it looks like we will be ok.