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So basically Mobility is going to take the AP VAT hit, hence the AP hike in the second quarter, if these AP stay exactly the same in the third July quarter AP will be plus 20% VAT, WOW.
And don’t forget our little friend Rachel’s 1.5/3 pence per mile coming soon.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
The Kia mobility salesperson who is also disabled explained it easy understanding terms both to my wife and myself. If I was to order before the 1st July we will not have to pay VAT full stop even if I collect the vehicle after the 1st July I will still pay the same price no VAT. Also as I am over 30 no drive smart and 20,000 miles.
If you place an order after 1st July you will be subject to all the new changes including VAT.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I did post and predict Q2 AP may increase to soft the blow of Q3, I probably not too far of the mark, however, we could always have our usaual quarteley AP price hike plus 20% VAT.
I can see pressure on the Mobility scheme from this Government, where the scheme is only feasible to adapted vehicles only. That should keep Joe Public happy.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Mileage adjustment will be negligable in comparison to adding VAT/IPT
Don’t forget our friend Racheal and her PHEV/EV tax 1.5/3p per mile.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I have read Kia have unsold 2025 EV3 models
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
We have a Suzuki Across on the scheme, we absolutely love it it ticks all of our boxes, it is a shame Mobility no longer allow purchase of the leased vehicles, however they have always asked ridiculous over trade prices. Is there a way I could buy back our lease vehicle through the supplying vehicle at a realistic price ?
In the near future we are going to have a test drive of a Kia EV3 with the intention to possibly change, however, in the back of my mind I no longer trust Mobility, I have little or no confidence in there flexible signed contract leases, it not worth the paper it is written on. I really don’t fancy selling the touring caravan, I have found the insurance value of our current Suzuki Across 33 months old just under 19,000 miles £21,500, as we have an extension until August 2027, the mileage will have increased and the insurance value dropped especially as a new model as come out, I would estimate £18,500. I am still toying with the idea of popping into the Suzuki dealership to see if they will play ball in August 2027.
Toyota has ceased production of the Suzuki Across, along with the new RAV4. The decision to stop manufacturing the Across was part of a strategic shift by Toyota to focus on its own hybrid models. My last 2 car dealers have always said they wouldn’t buy from Motability , due to high prices They want for an end of lease vehicle. Whilst they would likely buy it for you, if you speak with them, it may still be over priced. The offset of that is you know the car. Good to hear your having second thoughts on selling the caravan
I could always have the towbar removed and buy a used Across, the offset is it was serviced by Mobility and oily rag and a good tyre kicking.
I am ok with this mileage, but the no extensions was a bit sneaky and can see this black box being forced upon us after they had finished there trials. Mobility just seems to have lost it and going downhill fast.
I can see it being only suitable for adapted low mileage vehicles going to the shops like a granny.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
We have a Suzuki Across on the scheme, we absolutely love it it ticks all of our boxes, it is a shame Mobility no longer allow purchase of the leased vehicles, however they have always asked ridiculous over trade prices. Is there a way I could buy back our lease vehicle through the supplying vehicle at a realistic price ?
In the near future we are going to have a test drive of a Kia EV3 with the intention to possibly change, however, in the back of my mind I no longer trust Mobility, I have little or no confidence in there flexible signed contract leases, it not worth the paper it is written on.
I really don’t fancy selling the touring caravan, I have found the insurance value of our current Suzuki Across 33 months old just under 19,000 miles £21,500, as we have an extension until August 2027, the mileage will have increased and the insurance value dropped especially as a new model as come out, I would estimate £18,500. I am still toying with the idea of popping into the Suzuki dealership to see if they will play ball in August 2027.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I think Mr Trump has dug himself a big hole he is asking for 1.5 trillion for his defence budget, too date I have read Iran is going to cost him around 200 billion, plus he is asking for cuts in services. Apparent he did not have authority for the Iran invasion, but as always Trump is a loose cannon.
As regards fuel price there has been damage to the infrastructure it going to take a while before we see any price decreases.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
We mere morals will never know how much but rest assured it will be incorporated in your AP plus VAT off course.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Those who are in a position to walk will look outside the scheme, then there are those with no, limit finances or poor credit history, they will be entitled and looking for a grant, previously this would have been funded with the reserves, I can see the scheme eventually closing or seriously being revamped.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
If it was not for the Kia EV3 AP drop we would have to walk away from the scheme, however, there is always time for them to remove the EV3 GT Line you never know.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Sainsbury near us no super unleaded, forecourt busy Easter rush, otherwise no real problems except fuel prices increasing still daily.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I believe despite poor quality design and unit, the sealed unit is not that waterproof, a tube of clear gutter all weather sealant around the rear base should in theory minimise the problem.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Kezo at the moment I am struggling to communicate or hold a conversation with strangers, I have asked the wife to take over all negotiation as regard which way to go with the car, she advised me to get rid of the caravan and buy a small reliable EV, the EV3 seems to tick all our boxes. As regards EV chargers, we already have a 7 kWh Podpoint so a simple fix, do Mobility give you any EV charger choice if you pay the difference.
Sorry to hear that. You get the choice of Ohme or Ohme of which your Podpoint is better, but if you want cheaper Intelligent tariff, you could have the Ohme pro (or untehered epod) and keep your Podpont as a spare. If you don’t like the Ohme you can sell it and put your Podpoint back.
I have heard the Ohme Pro is pants poorly made junk, I suppose it will do for now if and when it fails I can get a sparky to change it for a better model. It a shame Octopus don’t reconise Podpoint.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I can live without a 360 degree camera, quite happy with the standard front and rear cameras, and given a £2,200 price difference I can find my way to open the boot manually.
I understand from @MFillingham the boot lids on the EVx’s are composite and therefore light. You won’t go wrong with Kia and importantly they retain physical buttons so your not diving deep into menu’s to turn functions on and off, including lane assist and speed assist. Having regen paddles rather than adaptive or menu based settings also makes life easier.
Kezo at the moment I am struggling to communicate or hold a conversation with strangers, I have asked the wife to take over all negotiation as regard which way to go with the car, she advised me to get rid of the caravan and buy a small reliable EV, the EV3 seems to tick all our boxes.
As regards EV chargers, we already have a 7 kWh Podpoint so a simple fix, do Mobility give you any EV charger choice if you pay the difference.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Look on the Kia EV3 forum, you can buy a space saver complete with jack and tools for £185, I don’t like not having a spare wheel, I hate that gunk kit, it fit perfectly in the boot floor well.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Popped into the Kia dealer this afternoon and had a quick look at the EV3, their demonstrator was the GT S model (a bit too complicated for us), we both loved the vehicle especially the AP £799, subje…
If they didnt mention, as the demonstrator was the gt line s, the other ones dont have a surround camera on them nor electric boot, the boot i understand alot of adaptations specialist can addon but only if the car has a kit. Regarding the surround camera, the size of the ev3 is similar to my old ID.4 not having surround cameras became killer on it especially as I have dyspraxia and getting into tight spots was difficuit.
I can live without a 360 degree camera, quite happy with the standard front and rear cameras, and given a £2,200 price difference I can find my way to open the boot manually.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Kia EV 3 GT Line £799, my window opens May 9th
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I am expecting an email from Andrews Millers team today, I ask is Drive Smart eventually going to be introduced to all mobility leases. In our area it’s dodge the pothole, some off are very deep and very dangerous, as other drivers we are all swerving around the potholes, for us the drive smart will be a deal breaker.
All modern vehicle have a built in black box recording all the vehicle which the authorities can download, especially in the event of an accident. So why do we need another black box.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
I have just sent an email to Andrew Miller as regard Drive Smart will it eventually be added to all Mobility leases ?
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
No leaks yet then am I in for a fright ?
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
Late last year I emailed Andrew Miller as regards lease extension, he did reply and an senior account manager phoned and agreed to meet us half way with a 12 month lease extension subject to the vehicle being less than 21,000 miles when the lease window opens in May 9th 2026.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
About time we had some leaks, my prediction big jump in AP just to price condition us for the July third quarter. We can blame on supply and demand due to the crisis in the Middle East.
I said the same thing in one of the threads prices will shoot up just to come down a bit in July,you know because Motability are working so hard for us..
Fozzie I think AP will only increase slightly cushioned by the April quarter so it doesn’t look so bad.
Unfortunately I have suffered a brain injury and occasionally I get confused and often say the wrong thing.
