Mobility scheme is a big scam, they won't let me buy my car after lease ends. spend £3,500 a year and 3years is 10.5k and end of the day you have nothing and car value is dropped down to £10,600. they make you stay on scheme to get other new car. they sell your mobility car at auction and make big money out of it. I HATE MOBILTY SCHEMES!!! don't recommend.
This is a very fair opinion! It works out well for me as a first time driver because the cost includes insurance which would be very high! In the future once I’ve driven for a few years and my insurance is lower, it may well be worth me buying a car privately! People should deffo do the math before deciding to use the scheme
for some people like me they dont have a choice i couldnt afford to buy my own car and run it and pay insurance mot tyres and everything else if it wasnt for the motability scheme id be house bound
@steve37ist as new driver in 2020 mobility scheme useful but now insurance is cheaper and car value is down I want buy car at end of scheme, but these scammers won't let buy it.
I’m currently going through the motability scheme for the first time for a car I can fit my powerchair into, and I’ve been so stressed! So this is super helpful ❤️thank you!
I passed my theory 2 years ago but then I had major seizures and then got diagnosed. I’m 1 year seizure free on June 5th and my neurologist said I can start learning again. I’ve already got my theory test rebooked! Also so happy for you and thanks for this great advice definitely going to look into this :)
I'm just going through PIP and Motability myself! The second you said driving leaves your body feeling in all sorts of ways, I instantly thought do you have EDS 😂🦓 it's funny hearing other people with the same condition explain things the same way I would explain. Makes me realise we're not alone! Thanks for your video 😊🥰
hi ellie im a disabled driver you can get a push n pull lever that attaches under the steering column and fastens to the pedels squeeze it to accelarate push it forward to brake
Hi Ellie, just another thought regarding avoiding muscle fatigue while driving. A basic hand control system is very easy to use. You push the lever forwards to brake, and pull it towards you to accelerate. Having that as an option, just to avoid pain and fatigue could be very worthwhile. Maybe if not on this car, perhaps on your next one? I have done short drives using that type of hand controls, and found them completely intuitive, and felt comfortable straight away (I am able bodied).
Hi Neale (Ellie's Dad here)...Many thanks for taking the time and consideration to write with such hugely useful advice. We are going to go to an assessment centre to explore the options you mention, plus whatever else they have. Fingers crossed that Elon Musk or others can apply some of their tech to the challenges over the coming years! ;) Although as yet, there isn't even one electric vehicle available for under 25's on the Motability scheme.
Wow, Ellie, what a lovely car. I am so pleased for you. I'm really glad you enjoy driving so much. So do I, and I've had a license for 50 years. I used to be a driving instructor. Just some thoughts about how you use your feet. There is nothing wrong with using two feet. However you need to be sure you are not putting any pressure on the brake when you are not braking. The effort of holding your foot there could be quite tiring. If you are able to rest your left foot on a journey that would help you. Now, with regards to your right foot, I guess your car will have cruise control. If you haven't already got used to using it, I strongly recomend you to do so. If necessary take an extra lesson with your friendly driving instructor. Lessons are not just for learners! Making good use of the cruise control makes long journeys so much more enjoyable, I even use it extensively on local trips. Maybe one day you will come and visit Spain (where I have lived for 23 years) in your lovely car. Spain has some amazing roads and fabulous scenery. It is not just beaches. Good luck, Neale
I don't normally write comments but I was very impressed by your will to live next time before complaining about the delay of money or any other problems they thought that there are people who fight every day despite real problems you are a positive example to spread around the world... Greetings from Italy God bless you
Hey i know this is a video from a while ago but i’m currently researching Motability and wanting some advice on this. For background i am 23 female who was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis back when i was 19. i really want independence and feels this idea would be suitable. But i’m unsure if my illness would gain any point because i have no idea about this. Also with PIP how would this work i’m going to try and apply for pip so i can only pay for the petrol. Please i really want to drive by next year i’m learning
PIP is a government financial aid so you have to apply through them. Your PIP assessment will also be what decided if you qualify for the Motability’s car scheme or not. So a PIP application is the best place to start I’d say. I hope you’re driving soon!
Nice car, I’m on motability would love to drive but I’ve put it on hold. Until I finish university which is next year I’ll be 23. Thinking of the Audi A1 or the VW Golf. Amazing
Dont forget you have cruise control so you dont need to press down on the accelerator so often just a thought , hope you have great adventures In your lovely car
As a guy on the Autistic and Global Delay spectrum who is on the enhanced PIP rate, this is a game changer. I'm not in paid employment get but I will start my hunt to get a car and licence from next year. I'm not sure what needs to be paid though, for example theory and practical lessons im unsure if they need to be paid of if they're free.
I believe that depends on your employment status. For example when I was a student on no income, they paid for my lessons but this time around I had to pay because I have income.
With pip you get Mobility money and also daily living pay celement! Do you loose both sets of pay or only the mobility part you keep the dsily living money?
Congrats on the car! I just enquired about a BMW 1 Series and unfortunately they aren't doing any BMW's on the scheme right now so looking at a new Corolla instead.
Do you use any adaptions ? I’ll be driving with hand controls and steering ball and boot strap etc as paralysed and was wondering if that adds any time onto waitint for the car ? Zz
Oh god I hope my car doesn’t take 10 months 😫 I went for the cheapest I could find that would be suitable so it was only £99 AP thank god as coulsnt afford anymore hahaha. It’s so hard to find cars that fit a wheelchair ! I have to fit mine in the front passenger seat and the boot and all that !
@@SmallandStrong66 update I ordered in February 2022, was told I’d get it June July 2022 time, currently august and still waiting and now been told November!! So looks like I’m going to be waitint those 10 months too 😫😫
I get to keep the daily living part, it takes the whole of the Motability part. In your pup breakdown letter it should tell you the exact amount they pay you for Motability and that will be how much they take. There are cheaper car options that don’t take all of your payment but they weren’t the cars I wanted at the time so deffo worth having a look on the Motability website x
@@SmallandStrong66 wow that's crazy I was just watching your on screen dad up to no good with John Pau lol. Congrats on your car and keeping up the good work
@@ecologist_to_be no I’m a wheelchair user for an electric wheelchair with Motability and are unable to get a car I’m only able to get one of the other I do believe when speaking to my Wheelchair dealership though that Motability do give on discretion cheap basic manual wheelchairs to people in cars but that’s it
Mobility scheme is a big scam, they won't let me buy my car after lease ends. spend £3,500 a year and 3years is 10.5k and end of the day you have nothing and car value is dropped down to £10,600. they make you stay on scheme to get other new car. they sell your mobility car at auction and make big money out of it. I HATE MOBILTY SCHEMES!!!
don't recommend.
This is a very fair opinion! It works out well for me as a first time driver because the cost includes insurance which would be very high! In the future once I’ve driven for a few years and my insurance is lower, it may well be worth me buying a car privately! People should deffo do the math before deciding to use the scheme
for some people like me they dont have a choice i couldnt afford to buy my own car and run it and pay insurance mot tyres and everything else if it wasnt for the motability scheme id be house bound
@steve37ist as new driver in 2020 mobility scheme useful but now insurance is cheaper and car value is down I want buy car at end of scheme, but these scammers won't let buy it.
I’m currently going through the motability scheme for the first time for a car I can fit my powerchair into, and I’ve been so stressed! So this is super helpful ❤️thank you!
No worries, you’re welcome! X
@@SmallandStrong66 love this
I passed my theory 2 years ago but then I had major seizures and then got diagnosed. I’m 1 year seizure free on June 5th and my neurologist said I can start learning again. I’ve already got my theory test rebooked! Also so happy for you and thanks for this great advice definitely going to look into this :)
one more day good luck !
I'm just going through PIP and Motability myself! The second you said driving leaves your body feeling in all sorts of ways, I instantly thought do you have EDS 😂🦓 it's funny hearing other people with the same condition explain things the same way I would explain. Makes me realise we're not alone! Thanks for your video 😊🥰
hi ellie im a disabled driver you can get a push n pull lever that attaches under the steering column and fastens to the pedels squeeze it to accelarate push it forward to brake
I tried one of these but we concluded that my arms just weren’t strong enough at that point. I can try again in the future though
Hi Ellie, just another thought regarding avoiding muscle fatigue while driving. A basic hand control system is very easy to use. You push the lever forwards to brake, and pull it towards you to accelerate. Having that as an option, just to avoid pain and fatigue could be very worthwhile. Maybe if not on this car, perhaps on your next one? I have done short drives using that type of hand controls, and found them completely intuitive, and felt comfortable straight away (I am able bodied).
Hi Neale (Ellie's Dad here)...Many thanks for taking the time and consideration to write with such hugely useful advice. We are going to go to an assessment centre to explore the options you mention, plus whatever else they have. Fingers crossed that Elon Musk or others can apply some of their tech to the challenges over the coming years! ;) Although as yet, there isn't even one electric vehicle available for under 25's on the Motability scheme.
Wow, Ellie, what a lovely car. I am so pleased for you. I'm really glad you enjoy driving so much. So do I, and I've had a license for 50 years. I used to be a driving instructor. Just some thoughts about how you use your feet. There is nothing wrong with using two feet. However you need to be sure you are not putting any pressure on the brake when you are not braking. The effort of holding your foot there could be quite tiring. If you are able to rest your left foot on a journey that would help you. Now, with regards to your right foot, I guess your car will have cruise control. If you haven't already got used to using it, I strongly recomend you to do so. If necessary take an extra lesson with your friendly driving instructor. Lessons are not just for learners! Making good use of the cruise control makes long journeys so much more enjoyable, I even use it extensively on local trips.
Maybe one day you will come and visit Spain (where I have lived for 23 years) in your lovely car. Spain has some amazing roads and fabulous scenery. It is not just beaches. Good luck, Neale
Thank you for the advice! Cruise control is my new best friend and I use it all the time! You’re right, it makes long journeys so much better!
I don't normally write comments but I was very impressed by your will to live next time before complaining about the delay of money or any other problems they thought that there are people who fight every day despite real problems you are a positive example to spread around the world... Greetings from Italy God bless you
Thanks for sharing this information. Two question's is if they take away your allowance. How do you live? And do they take the tax off the petrol ⛽
You can keep the car for 5 years if you want which us good with some off the advance payments nowadays
That’s great to know!
Hey i know this is a video from a while ago but i’m currently researching Motability and wanting some advice on this. For background i am 23 female who was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis back when i was 19. i really want independence and feels this idea would be suitable. But i’m unsure if my illness would gain any point because i have no idea about this. Also with PIP how would this work i’m going to try and apply for pip so i can only pay for the petrol. Please i really want to drive by next year i’m learning
PIP is a government financial aid so you have to apply through them. Your PIP assessment will also be what decided if you qualify for the Motability’s car scheme or not. So a PIP application is the best place to start I’d say. I hope you’re driving soon!
@@SmallandStrong66 awww thanks for replying babe and for the advice
Nice car, I’m on motability would love to drive but I’ve put it on hold. Until I finish university which is next year I’ll be 23. Thinking of the Audi A1 or the VW Golf. Amazing
The VW golf was my 2nd choice if I didn’t get this car!!
On the website it says under 25 cannot drive a BMW 1 series and you said you were 21 so how did you get around that?
That must be a new rule because when I got mine it was in the right insurance group for my age
@@SmallandStrong66 ah!
Thank you for all the info ,I may be getting a Mobility car in the Future, As my Mobility as got really bad ? AWAITING THE PROCESS .
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Dont forget you have cruise control so you dont need to press down on the accelerator so often just a thought , hope you have great adventures In your lovely car
Yes this is true! Within a week I was using cruise control constantly!
As a guy on the Autistic and Global Delay spectrum who is on the enhanced PIP rate, this is a game changer. I'm not in paid employment get but I will start my hunt to get a car and licence from next year. I'm not sure what needs to be paid though, for example theory and practical lessons im unsure if they need to be paid of if they're free.
I believe that depends on your employment status. For example when I was a student on no income, they paid for my lessons but this time around I had to pay because I have income.
With pip you get Mobility money and also daily living pay celement! Do you loose both sets of pay or only the mobility part you keep the dsily living money?
Only the mobility part thank god lol
I'm looking into this after I get heart surgery, it looks a like a great scheme!
Definitely I can’t recommend it enough! They also fix your tyres at any kwik fit for free (or cheap) if you damage them!
@@SmallandStrong66 I don't have a license yet, but i didn't know I could use it to learn to drive!
Congrats on the car! I just enquired about a BMW 1 Series and unfortunately they aren't doing any BMW's on the scheme right now so looking at a new Corolla instead.
Yes that changed literally the week after I got mine! There are loads of other great cars though and even some electric ones I believe now x
They are doing Audi A1 you should get that as an alternative if it isn’t too late
Do you use any adaptions ? I’ll be driving with hand controls and steering ball and boot strap etc as paralysed and was wondering if that adds any time onto waitint for the car ? Zz
Oops just got to you answering that 😂 unfortunately all adaptions on the scheme cost now 😫
No the don’t standard push pull hand control free but the wireless controls I use about 500 as of typing
Oh god I hope my car doesn’t take 10 months 😫 I went for the cheapest I could find that would be suitable so it was only £99 AP thank god as coulsnt afford anymore hahaha. It’s so hard to find cars that fit a wheelchair ! I have to fit mine in the front passenger seat and the boot and all that !
You can also extend your lease after 3 years if your car you’d still like etc xx
It was only because of Covid and a mistake on their part that it took so long. Yours shouldn’t take anywhere near that long!!
@@SmallandStrong66 update I ordered in February 2022, was told I’d get it June July 2022 time, currently august and still waiting and now been told November!! So looks like I’m going to be waitint those 10 months too 😫😫
I ordered a Hyundai i20 N Line in September 2022 and it’s coming in March / April so I’m going to do my lessons and test inbetween that time
Please could you help me with some learning driving Instructor the beging and also I’m physical disable any mobility skills
Do you get to keep your daily living payments or does it take your whole pip xx
I get to keep the daily living part, it takes the whole of the Motability part. In your pup breakdown letter it should tell you the exact amount they pay you for Motability and that will be how much they take. There are cheaper car options that don’t take all of your payment but they weren’t the cars I wanted at the time so deffo worth having a look on the Motability website x
Hi I ordered my first motability car a few days ago I’m 17 when you had yours did they fit a black box for the insurance ?
No they didn’t! I’ve not known anyone else who had a black box on Motability
Do you pay for the vehicle while you wait for it to be delivered?
Yes, I believe so
How was the a1 was it worth it? I’m thinking of getting it on this scheme
Yes I loved it! I would suggest if you use any mobility aids that you try putting them in the car first because my wheelchair barely fit
@@SmallandStrong66great idea! thank you very much, I appreciate it!
I’m 21 years Old I have a new license will able to get motability car
Do you just have a license for an automatic or a full license?
Automatics only
You Go Girl.👏❤ I'm just starting my Motability Journey.
Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly for you 🤞🏼
This cool wish I had one
Am getting my motorbility soon 😊
Yayy! 🥳
Are you the girl from Hollyoaks?
Yes! That’s me
@@SmallandStrong66 wow that's crazy I was just watching your on screen dad up to no good with John Pau lol. Congrats on your car and keeping up the good work
hey
What is enhanced rate and how do i get it?
As part of your pip assessment they will explain it to you but it all works on a ‘points’ system
@@SmallandStrong66 would the rates increase over time or would you have to request it
You look like Brooke monk
Hi do have a boyfriend
No I don’t
Ali G..
Car travel or a wheelchair
You can do both?
@@ecologist_to_be no I’m a wheelchair user for an electric wheelchair with Motability and are unable to get a car I’m only able to get one of the other I do believe when speaking to my Wheelchair dealership though that Motability do give on discretion cheap basic manual wheelchairs to people in cars but that’s it
@@Charliemortonuk oh i see. I also lease a wheelchair through motability and can't get a car either.
🤣 BMW
Had to subscribe love from London 💜 great content
Thank you!