I’ve done a two year extension on my make do vehicle, I had to compromise the last time due to the advance payments but at least there was a decent choice that time around even if most were a bit eek on price! It hasn’t stopped me looking though, had a gander at the Bayon and Kona two weeks ago but both are not suitable (almost got stuck in the Bayon and the boot wasn’t big enough for needs and still some difficulty in getting out in the Kona), strangely the Tucson was the easiest one for me to get out off and the boot, well what we could see as the demonstrator couldn’t get the blooming thing open, was suitable. Alas, the Tucson is out of my price range. Mind you, at this rate I might need to get in contact with Motability as my mobility further reduces as getting out of the current car independently is possible on an ever decreasing percentage and I think it will only be a matter of months before it will be impossible for me to do so. Could be a great excuse for not turning up at work on time though “Er, sorry I can’t make it on time, I’m stuck in my car in the car park can you come and rescue me please?”
Hi Sue. Whilst I know nothing about the grants that Motability can provide (or your financial position), it might be worth contacting them and explaining all of the above. You never know, they might help you to get a Tucson.
Although your last point was said in jest, it reminded me of my wife’s situation in the last year that she was able to work. She used to drive to work (with hand controls) and once she was parked she phoned her colleagues, one of whom would wheel a wheelchair out to the car for her. Sadly her condition has now deteriorated to the point that she can no longer drive, but this approach enabled her to work a year longer than would have been the case.