I’ve got a 5008 on order due for November delivery. Today saw an in stock new 5008 at Robin’s and Day (Hatfield). Enquired if I could possible purchase this vehicle through Motability (having already spoken to Motability to confirm). Was told that they couldn’t sell this to me due to Motability Rules – i.e. has to be factory ordered – I told them this was not the case. Back on the phone to Motability for assistance – they ring the dealer and get the “Company Policy Stock Vehicles only for Retail Customers). I know the dealers have the right to see who they want to at present but still. Annoyed that two people I spoke to just couldn’t be honest and tell me up front that were not interested in giving the car to me. What a shame!
Well we know that’s a load of old tosh that the dealer is telling you Chucky. Four years ago, my Mini Cooper was written off one cold, January evening. Motability told me to look for another car. I had decided on a Toyota C-HR and popped along to my local dealer who happened to have just what I was after in the showroom. Salesman said they’d only just got it in days earlier. Told them I was a Motability customer… no problem he said, and sold it to me/Motability there & then. Drove it away days later.
Keep on at them Chucky. You never know!