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Insurance age limit on Motability

Does anyone know if there is an upper age limit for insurance on Motability scheme for a driver? I know some policies won't insure older drivers.

Discussion in Transport and travel - 16 Jan 2024

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Enhanced pip but not eligible for motability car

Hello Looking for advice please. I recently got pip awarded for 4 years. I registered on motability webiste. I am unable to go any further. This is the following message I get Your allowance is not ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 9 Apr 2023

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Motability and award lengths

Hi everyone! I Hope you’re all having a relaxing evening. As some of you may be aware I was recently awarded enhanced mobility following a successful MR. I am still waiting for the award letter and ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 7 Dec 2022

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Pip payment is odd. If they've stopped my claim, how soon will I have to return my motability car?

Hi all i have been getting pip for the last three years and reapplied etc in august. I’ve not received any letters but this morning I’ve got an odd amount from them whtn my payment isn’t due until ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 17 Dec 2021

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HI, how can I change my driver for my carer on a Sunday with Motability as they are closed and it's

Hi I needed to swap a carer over but it happened out of hours for Motability Insurance. Is there a way that you can change a driver on line? Out of hours??

Discussion in Transport and travel - 6 Jun 2021

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Insurance on motability

Hi everyone, I have been awarded ongoing enhanced mobility for PIP, so I’m looking at getting a car through the motability scheme. The problem is this: my husband is my carer and works part-time on a ...

Discussion in Transport and travel - 20 Jul 2019

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PIP to DLA, PIP reviews -Mobility downgraded or not awarded at all leading to loss of Motability car

I am carrying our research in respect of claimants losing their Motability car due to a downgrade or loss of the Mobility component of PIP and DLA to PIP reassessments particularly in the North East ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 17 Jul 2019

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PIP Motability

Although I've never registered on this site before it has been a great source of information and the input / advice from others is second to none; in saying that I would really like some advice ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 12 Feb 2019

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Are Motability cars the best option under PIP ?

Unlike DLA when many people had lifetime awards and their car was secure, under PIP, with its regular reviews, we hear almost weekly that someone has lost their benefit and had to return their car. ...

Discussion in Transport and travel - 26 Apr 2019

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Scope community in Motability's Lifestyle magazine: 'How to Boost Your Mental Health' feature

I have just had a feature published in a magazine called Lifestyle which goes out to Motability customers. It includes a quote from a Scope community member and a mention of the community in the ...

Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 26 Jan 2019

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