Do you need two cars?
Is the Kia Picanto suitable for your wife’s disability currently and will it be in 3 years time.
If the answers to these two questions are No and Yes, then keep the Picanto and pocket the PIP to help with general expenses and the running costs of the Kia. Don’t forget to register it as a VED free car, that’s another entitlement under PIP, no “road tax”.
On the other hand, if you say money is not a primary concern, why not go for a Motability car? Everything except fuel is paid for and you may fancy something new on the driveway.
Potentially you could part exchange the Picanto against the Advanced Payment of a new Motability car.
If you do mainly short journeys, you might even consider an electric car, they’re good value on the scheme versus some petrol powered models and Motability will arrange for a charger to be installed free of charge (assuming you have a driveway or private parking space next to the house.
Let us know what you decide or whether you need any help with new car suggestions!
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