Actually, I’m not sure that’s true.
I asked Motability about the hoists (person and boot) in our current lease car:
“Just out of interest, what will happen to the hoists we will be returning with the Volkswagen Tiguan as and when a replacement car with new adaptations is delivered? Are they scrapped or re-used by Motability or the adaptation specialist? It would seem a shame not to re-cycle them, given their ‘as new’ condition”
I got the following reply:
“I can confirm that when your Tiguan is returned, it will then be sold on with all adaptations still in tact, therefore we hope that someone else will benefit from them. The only time they may be removed from the vehicle would be if they are no longer safe to use. Alternatively, you and your wife are able to have them removed them from the vehicle, should you wish to use or sell them, however you would be responsible for any costs to do this“