but at same time, disabled are discriminated against all the time in other ways. we dont have a loud voice so get drowned out by others.
I don’t think anyone is denying that. I certainly am not, i’m just saying that this particular issue is not discrimination.
All I want from dealers AND motability is for it to be a level playing field. I agree there is a global shortage of some things but facts are facts, when a dealer sells a car retail they can in some cases give delivery dates. Yet when you say motability they can’t commit to a date.
But it’s not though, that’s the issue. It’s not a level playing field, as long as Motability doesn’t pay them accordingly. At the moment, you pay that discrepancy with inconvenience. That’s not discriminatory or unfair – and while it does suck, it’s entirely normal and of course also not morally wrong.
They earn around 75% ish percent less off of a Motability customer, it’s not just “fifty quid less”. It’s substantial. I also don’t believe that car dealerships currently (or ever?) are committing to actual dates. They give you a timeframe, usually – we ordered a new car three weeks ago and got quoted a timeframe, which obviously isn’t happening (quoted 6 months for a car that has 8 months waiting time retail), so it’s not like you’re missing out there anyway. You’ll not get a guaranteed delivery date until way late into the order.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.