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I called Motability the other day as our order window opens next month. The lady I spoke to was extremely helpful and I asked her to run through the list that they have of cars that Motability are in negotiations with manufacturers about possibly joining the scheme. The list was clearly out of date as almost all of the cars on it are already on the scheme. However, one that has yet to make the scheme, but is being discussed is the Lexus LBX. No use for us as far too small, but might interest some – if it appears. Health warning – cars are often on this list but never make the scheme – the Toyota Highlander was on this list the last time we changed but never made it.
I specifically asked if there was anything from Jaguar Land Rover on the list as this has been mentioned on this forum. There’s nothing. There are also no new BMWs on the list which surprised me as I expect the iX2 to join. However, as I say, the list seemed out of date. There were also errors on it as it said that the new Honda CR-V would not be coming to the scheme yet I notice that one model already has!
That’s fantastic news will it be on a week on Tuesday ?
Read the full post from GG above, he sensibly adds a disclaimer!
I too would come off the scheme,we are going to order a Mustang in the next couple of days and with the five grand advance payment I was seriously tempted to just buy a secondhand one but the insurance is around £2200 it’s just not financially valuable, I will certainly look again at the end of this lease
I know that insurance varies wildly depending on where you live, but I ran an insurance quote yesterday on a price comparison site on a 3 year old BMW x5 45e. That’s a 389 bhp car and pretty high up on a car thieves wish list. I also had an insurance claim just over 2 years ago (first in decades) so can only claim 2 years No Claims Discount. I held my breath when I pressed the ‘Obtain Quotes’ button and was staggered that the best quote was only £850. I thought that was pretty good, especially as it will reduce each year as my No Claims discounts build back up.
@Glos Guy
For a bit of fun if you have a minute spare could you do the insurance quote with my area postcode instead of yours i would be interesting to see the difference…..post code is S2 4SU.
@MickC You must live in a very high risk area! Just did as you requested and the cheapest quote was £3,141 versus £848 where I live ? I stress that’s just with 2 years no claims discount though!
<p style=”text-align: left;”>This shows how if you live in certain cities, or built up areas Motability makes so much sense. Even with over 6 years no claims and being over 50 I got quotes for my current car and it was over £2500 a year (BMW i4) which makes Motability a no brainer for me</p>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>This shows how if you live in certain cities, or built up areas Motability makes so much sense. Even with over 6 years no claims and being over 50 I got quotes for my current car and it was over £2500 a year (BMW i4) which makes Motability a no brainer for me</p>
I think that even if you live in a low risk area, as I do, if you want an EV Motability is still almost certainly the best route. Insurers seem to be running scared of them, depreciation is far more than ICE cars (due to low demand from private buyers) and of course Motability pay for the installation of a home charger.
@Glos Guy thanks for doing that.
I did a Meerkat quote recently on the same car that i had for 3 years prior to me joinging Motability,and on my last policy which was Fully Comp,17 years ncb,protected no claims,69 years young,clean licence,i paid £353 and the quote i get now is just under £800.
The high cost of insurance is one of the factors why i will remain with Motability.
Don’t leave your postcode visable any longer than needed 🙂
Ive got a new toy that is living in my head,i would love to see the Smart #1 Premium and the Smart#1 Brabus come and join its brother the Smart #1 Pro +.
@MickC I thought it was unusual for the owner of Sheffield United to be on the scheme ?
You’ll find that the difference in premium isn’t mainly down to the postcode. Granted, an S postcode is probably higher rated than a GL one. The main issue will be that the modern insurance quote will conduct a soft credit search, a fictitious postcode will not help!
Just a week to go I’m so excited choice of 4 cars for me
Name them four thats getting thi excited.
All will be revealed next Tuesday mick as prices aday late due to bank holiday all hybrids all very very good mpg as I’m a penny pincher
Ohhh look at me itk haha ?
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MG Cybester? Not saying I could get in it and even less get out, but be nice to see something a bit tasty back on the scheme again. Oh and the Ford Mustang as well, why not!
Ford Explore on the scheme April according to Ford dealer on Facebook group.
Nice looking motor and should be of interest to lots on here if the price is right.
All will be revealed next Tuesday mick as prices aday late due to bank holiday all hybrids all very very good mpg as I’m a penny pincher
They usually aren’t delayed because it’s a Bank Holiday Mike. Do you know something?
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