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Thanks pal. Yeah, I have it for life as well, but their idea of life and mine are two different things!
Nice to hear they are actually processing stuff and writing to folk.
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I was told that I couldn’t do that. I wanted exemption for my own diesel vehicle and to pay the Motability BEV RFL, also nil at the time.
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I did my first charge utilising the Ohme app last night and it worked. Lucky me by the sounds.
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The UK government is projected to save over £1 billion over the next five years by restructuring tax reliefs for the Motability scheme, officially confirmed in the 2025 Autumn Budget, to take effect from 1 July 2026. These changes, aimed at reducing public spending, include imposing VAT on advance payments and applying Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) to leases Exchequer impact (£ million) 2026 to 2027 +£90m 2027 to 2028 +£165m 2028 to 2029 +£225m 2029 to 2030 +£280m 2030 to 2031 +£305m
Thats interesting. Thanks for digging it out.
I can not help but see this as loose change for the government, and doubt it will cover the Westminster bar bill for a year.
Does anyone look at these changes and think they are a good idea and will benefit them? (rhetorical).
For a party that claims it looks after the sick and infirm, they have a funny way of showing it.
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Remember, it’s not personal, it’s just peoples opinion and as you have said, people have to get a car that works for them regardless of the power unit.
@kezo don’t V8’s remind you of boats, gurgling and spluttering at the dockside?!! I don’t like the one pedal driving either. It means you always have to have the throttle depressed which I find ball aching.Skoda Enyaq Race Blue
@kezo – is there anything electrical you don’t know?! Good shout on the viewing angles.
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I’m on app version 8.11.0 and door locking is there. What version of app are you on?
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My extra was £700. They wanted to dig up the back garden, but ended up just going through the loft space. The cable then went under a path and terminated at an Ohme post. I felt it expensive, but glad it is done.
My meter is the furthest point from my drive!
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I had the same car but only for a year. And with 8k on the clock I didn’t notice any significant or unusual tyre wear. Having said that, I completely agree with you – most EV drivers might consider having a slush fund for tyres.
My current car (Enyaq) has had one tyre replaced due to a puncture, but otherwise they are holding out okay.
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I only ever buy a Euromillions ticket when I feel lucky. And I only ever feel lucky when the jackpot is over £100m!
I’m clearly not lucky!! Although, I am starting to feel lucky when a jackpot of £1bn comes about!
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The only real benefit from a home charger is the faster charging but doesn’t sound like you do enough miles to warrant one.
That’s not quite true, a big benefit of charging at home with a bona fide charge station is the off peak 5p/kWh rate overnight (or similar). Well worth asking the council for a solution to the predicament. Shake the tree as they say.
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Once upon a time, I would have said you would have been better off on the scheme. Now though, we all have a serious choice to make. Well done on making the jump and enjoy the car when it arrives.
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I like the look of those transitions @kezo. Glasses really cost a bomb once you factor in everything.
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Essilor (transitions) drivewear lenses and the new generation Xtractive darken behind the windscreen. Hoya extra dark and Zeiss drive safe are well known brands with photochromic lenses that darken behind the windscreen.
This is news. I’m shopping for new lenses this week . . .
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I have transitions as well. They work really well these days, except for in a car. They need UV light to make them work, and as you know, glass stops that. So I have a pair of prescription sun specs that I keep in the car for driving.
I am sure the optician will help you decide, and lighten your wallet!
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I need both distance & near glasses??
I have varifocal glasses, I wonder if that might be an option for you?
Best of luck for tomorrow
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I’ve been looking around on the private leading sites and there are far better deals than Motability including maintenance. All you have to add is insurance. We have 3 Motability cars in our household and it looks like none of us will be renewing.
Well said mate.
The changes will make a big impact on a lot of people. This govt has really dumped on the scheme.
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Anyone looking an estate is getting hit hard as the cheapest is an astra at £3749, or £4k for an auto.
That’s a luxury brand now??!
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The Enyaq is huge, no question it is a big car.
I know you said you do not want a van derivative, but it may suit you quite well, esp as you’re not doing thousands of miles. If I was you, I would check them out, nothing to lose like.
I hope you find what you are looking for.
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Good question, so many variables involved.
But I wouldn’t be surprised at whatever happens, esp when Trump is the mover and shaker. Everything seems so volatile these days.
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Mines going back tomorrow, over half a tank ….you win some you lose some.
That’ll cost you £3! Enjoy the new car.
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