[Luke Russell]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if I am able to purchase my motability car should my allowance be stopped. I am already on pip so I am not eligible for the transitional support package. Thanks

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[Glos Guy]

Hi Luke. As Motability don’t ‘recycle’ cars to other customers when returned, they are usually disposed of and therefore can be purchased. However, you should be aware that, for reasons best known to them, the asking prices are very steep (and non-negotiable) and you will almost always be better off buying a second hand car from a dealer. You will probably find a better car (or at least better equipped version of what you have) for less, have the ability to ‘haggle’ and you will also have the benefit of a dealer warranty etc.

[BigDave]

Luke Russell wrote:

Hi guys, Does anyone know if I am able to purchase my motability car should my allowance be stopped. I am already on pip so I am not eligible for the transitional support package. Thanks

You may not be entitled to the Transitional Support package from Motability, but you will be eligible for the £1000 ‘stopped allowance’ support if your allowance is stopped. From the Motability website:

In addition to the Transitional Support Package, Motability has now committed to help Scheme customers who lose their higher rate mobility benefit through reassessment, either in transitioning to PIP, renewing their PIP award, or in renewing their DLA award. This is the Stopped Allowance Support Grant Programme and will be available for three years from September 2019.

What we offer

Through our Stopped Allowance Support Grant Programme, we will help Scheme customers leaving the Scheme due to a stopped allowance (following reassessment), with a payment of £1,000. The Stopped Allowance Support grant can provide essential help to a disabled person with their ongoing mobility costs including finding alternative transport options.

Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme customers can apply for a smaller payment which will give them the option to buy their Scheme wheelchair or scooter.

Who can receive Stopped Allowance Support?

Scheme customers who are unable to continue to use the Motability Scheme as a result of losing their qualifying benefit following a reassessment will be eligible. This includes:

PIP to PIP;
DLA to PIP (where they are not eligible to receive a grant from Motability’s Transitional Support Programme);
DLA to DLA.
The funding payment will be available if you return your car in good condition to your dealer, on or before the date agreed with Motability Operations. Please note, as our Transitional Support Package is still available, you cannot receive a grant from this as well as the Stopped Allowance Support Grant Programme.

https://www.motability.org.uk/grants/access-to-mobility-grants/stopped-allowance-support/

[Dave G]

Had no idea you could purchase your Motability vehicle. What does this “Transitional Support Package” involve if I may ask? No harm in asking Motability of their asking price of purchasing.

I didn’t know such allowances existed. Thanks for the heads up @BigDave.

[Dave G]

Ignore that folks. Just read the link BigDave provided. I wasn’t aware of such a thing but that’s good to know! Thanks.

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