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@Glos Guy
Thanks for correcting and making it more clearer, first time on motability, got a little bit more to learn.
I also believe ordering in Q1, would be a sensible option, but be mindful on the availability, as depending on the make and model of the vehicle you would like to order, some are ready to collect within days or weeks, which may put your strategy of waiting for Q2 prices in jeopardy due to strict collection times.
Unless you tell them something like ‘you’re stuck abroad’ or ‘in a coma waiting to wake up’…… just kidding.
Catch 22, some vehicles regularly get taken off the system even before the full quarter cycle is completed, therefore waiting to order at the last minute might also not be the best option.
I am thinking of the EV5, but with that high AP, I was hoping the GT-Line S with the extra specs but that wasn’t included. I will put my order through the second or third week of March for the GT-Line, hoping some good changes to come in the Q2 and do minor adjustments. If not, then all good.
In my opinion, these series of less favourable changes will heavily reduce the number of customers on Motability, essentially triggering various negative chain of events.
Car manufacturers offer discounts to Motability to secure a large share of the fleet market (Primark Model). If the scheme shrinks, manufacturers might lose the economies of scale and be forced to increase prices for all new car buyers to offset the reduced volume and maintain profitability.
Dealerships, particularly those in more deprived areas where Motability sales are a higher percentage of their business, could face severe financial strain or closure.
Motability vehicles typically return to the used car market after three years, providing a steady and significant supply of second hand cars. A decrease in new Motability sales would, in a few years, lead to a reduced supply of used cars, which could potentially cause second hand car prices to increase, which we already witnessed it during Covid when Motability was heavily affected.
As the largest fleet buyer in the UK, a mass exodus of Motability customers would significantly damage the automotive industry by reducing demand for new cars. This could lead to job losses and reduced corporate tax revenue, further negatively impacting the government’s budget.
Therefore these cost cutting as framed by the Chancellor, could be false economy. We know they love to do U-turns, let us hope this is no difference, though doubtful.
A huge mistake, and in my opinion it is both Disablism and Ableism.
This is essentially saying or restricting people with disabilities to a specific, lower cost section of a store like the Tesco Value aisle or Primark instead of higher end stores like Selfridges regardless of their needs or preference.
My view would be for the Government to have concentrated on the restrictions or removal of vehicles with higher Advanced Payment which included both Premium/Luxury and the less Premium ones, since some of these less Premium brands and models do also have higher AP than the Luxury ones.
The framing of Luxury vehicles does not always align with the monetary value, it’s purely a perception, therefore the distinction between luxury vehicles and non luxury vehicles can be subjective and not always tied to the actual costs involved in the Motability scheme.
More like trying to score political points on the expense of….. you know the rest!
A huge mistake, and in my opinion it is both Disablism and Ableism.
This is essentially saying or restricting people with disabilities to a specific, lower cost section of a store like the Tesco Value aisle or Primark instead of higher end stores like Selfridges regardless of their needs or preference.
My view would be for the Government to have concentrated on the restrictions or removal of vehicles with higher Advanced Payment which included both Premium/Luxury and the less Premium ones, since some of these less Premium brands and models do also have higher AP than the Luxury ones.
The framing of Luxury vehicles does not always align with the monetary value, it’s purely a perception, therefore the distinction between luxury vehicles and non luxury vehicles can be subjective and not always tied to the actual costs involved in the Motability scheme.
More like trying to score political points at the expense of….. you know the rest!
