I have just posted the following to motability
“With the currently limited availability of cars, and the long lead times.
Myself and a few other customers had a discussion of what we feel could fill the gap and that would be suitable for our needs in terms of boot space for chairs etc.
(I play wheelchair sport so require a significant amount of space for chairs.)
which led us to thinking, has the scheme ever considered the addition of a more commercial vehicle such as a pick up style body. a double cab would accommodate the passengers required with ample space on the load bed.
A ford Ranger is estimated to depreciate by 14% compared against a Seat Ateca which would depreciate by 22% (BMW X1 30%) over a 3 year period.
As the WAV vehicles are derived predominantly from commercial vehicles which are on a 5 year contract, if it was required to go to a 5 year contract for a pick up style im sure other customers would also take this option to ensure the vehicles suitability.
With the few points of rationale above could this be considered by motability? if this consideration has been made already could you please let me know why it was dismissed?”
Will see what comes back..