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pip08456 · 19-05-2016, 01:58

Having followed this thread from the start I think none of you (Iincluding the OP) have read the article fully as nonr of you have mentioned that "Motability terminates more than 60,000 car leases each year, 15,000 because of death, 12,000 because of changing health and 5,500 due to allowances being withdrawn by the Department for Work and Pensions, which provides mobility benefit."

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But a significant number were terminated because of misuse. In the financial year to the end of March 2016, Motability dealt with 13,672 allegations relating to misuse of the scheme. Enforcement action was taken in 5,299 cases, including 2,100 customers who had their cars withdrawn. In addition to the 2,100 withdrawals, 824 more will not be allowed to take out a new lease when their term expires — this is, in effect, delayed confiscation and it's a signifiant number.

"Few, though, would argue against Motability having a place in the welfare system. It is policing the scheme that's the problem."

I think the above quotes from the article should put the OP's mind at rest as action is being taken. I will admit that the new tests are extreme and don't serve the genuine disabled as they should.

The rant about the DM by the responders on here does seem OTT to me.

I say this as a recipient of Mobility Allowance ( as it was) in the mid 80's - mid 90's following a serious RTA. Once I was able to return to work I informed them and surrendered it.

19-05-2016, 01:58	#75
pip08456 Sad Doig Fan! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barry South Wales Age: 69 Services: With VM for BB 250Mb service.(Deal) Posts: 11,826	Re: Motability Having followed this thread from the start I think none of you (Iincluding the OP) have read the article fully as nonr of you have mentioned that "Motability terminates more than 60,000 car leases each year, 15,000 because of death, 12,000 because of changing health and 5,500 due to allowances being withdrawn by the Department for Work and Pensions, which provides mobility benefit." And But a significant number were terminated because of misuse. In the financial year to the end of March 2016, Motability dealt with 13,672 allegations relating to misuse of the scheme. Enforcement action was taken in 5,299 cases, including 2,100 customers who had their cars withdrawn. In addition to the 2,100 withdrawals, 824 more will not be allowed to take out a new lease when their term expires — this is, in effect, delayed confiscation and it's a signifiant number. "Few, though, would argue against Motability having a place in the welfare system. It is policing the scheme that's the problem." I think the above quotes from the article should put the OP's mind at rest as action is being taken. I will admit that the new tests are extreme and don't serve the genuine disabled as they should. The rant about the DM by the responders on here does seem OTT to me. I say this as a recipient of Mobility Allowance ( as it was) in the mid 80's - mid 90's following a serious RTA. Once I was able to return to work I informed them and surrendered it.