We are not due to change until March 2027 and we’re worried. With rising APs (and VAT to be added to them), we may be better off leasing privately now our finances have improved to the point where this might be possible.
We need a larger car than our current one as my wife’s chair has changed – we have to have both back seats permanently down now. Something Skoda Kodiaq/Subaru Forester size. Wondering whether to try and get out of current car due to change in circumstances, or ride it out until March ’27.
We are both disabled, and need the ‘luxury’ of heated seats, 360 cameras, powered seats etc to be able to drive. These all make the AP high.
Whatever happens, we fear the scheme has been irrevocably damaged by these changes.
Current: MY24 Renault Austral Iconic FHD.
Ordered 5/2/26: Chery Tiggo 8 'Summit' ICE
Previous Motability cars:
2013 Ford Focus estate auto.
2016 Vauxhal Zafira 1.4T SE Auto.
2019 Ford Kuga Vignale 1.5 auto AWD. (Ext lease)