Hi Chris,
Yes it is confusing! In the past (around 2005) I had an installer do the then IR version (Lodgesons) privately and that was a grand. Motability have obviously negotiated or subsidise well but it was the disparity between what is basically two things the same that irks me. Anyway I’ve made a bit more progress as follows:
Dear Jo,
Thank you for your reply. However, I can’t help feeling that the point has been missed entirely.
My issue is that the WKMP is, to all intents and purposes, a slightly smaller version of the keypad fitted to the R207 using the same technology and the same installation, with a receiver unit hardwired in and the sender unit (keypad) located conveniently for use. I would like to know where the £350 disparity comes from? Now I realise that it may be purely down to Motability themselves and if that is the case then please say so and I will take it up with them
On a side note, in your own brochure for the WKMP it states that it can “be attached to a hand control or could be located in any convenient position e.g. on an armrest” can you confirm this is correct please, because if it is then I will easily fashion a fixing to couple it with a spinner!
Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation.
R
Hi R,
I am not able to go into our pricing strategy but yes in theory the WMKP can be used wherever convenient in the vehicle but we are not able to provide any parts to fit this to the steering wheel.
You could discuss with your installer having it fitted where you choose in the vehicle but it would be up to them as to what they are able to offer. We are only able to supply our products via our registered installers.
Best regards
Jo R-W
I shall be talking to my local installer and if he’s happy to fashion a fixing great, if not then I’ll have the WMKP fitted with instructions that the client will site the keypad themselves.