Jeffsri
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Hi all, im jeff and im 15 i recieved my provisional liscence the other day so i am able to start to drive at 16 beacause im disabled. My question is with the motablity car scemes, what sort of car would they let me have at 16 is there any limit say upto 1.4 corsa or can you have anything 1.6,1.8 astra .. aslong as its in the price range
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SportBoy
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my brother and his gf have a mobility car and they normally only get the low range models say a corsa club .. if they wanted an sxi or an sri they would have to pay the extra 
[Edited on 19-11-2006 by SportyBoy]
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Ian
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http://www.motabilityonline.co.uk/site/current_prices/priceList/priceListDLAByVehicleDetails.jsp
Usually you just pay more deposit if you want to upgrade the car. Also optional extras you would pay for up front.
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Jeffsri
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Cheers lads, would they allow me to have the higher range of models tho aslong as i pay the extra
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Ian
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http://www.motabilityonline.co.uk/site/eligibility_checklist.htm
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Proposed drivers must not have any serious driving convictions, disqualifications, or endorsements within the last five years. There are also some restrictions on drivers under 25 and those with provisional licences.
Not sure where you would get clarification of that. Vauxhall have a helpline - 0800 731 5267 or email customer@vauxhall-mobility.co.uk
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Jeffsri
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Cheers Ian i'll get my dad to phone and find out as i'd rather have a sxi than a lower range one but still if i have to have a lower model at least it's better than a moped my mates will be getting lol.
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Jeffsri
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My dad phoned up the other day, they said i can have upto a 1.6 and i have to pay £450 to go towards the insurance.
Im thinking of getting a astra sxi what you guys think of the astras or can you recommend another car worth getting.Cheers Jeff
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pdwhelan
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what about a 1.4 corsa c sri
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Shane
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2bh i would get a small car 1st, if u dont mind me asking what is the disability, do u require an automatic?
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mattk
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this maybe the most insensitive thing you ever heard but were all entitled to our opinion. i realy dont agree with motorbility
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Jeffsri
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I got a thing wrong with my left hip where the blood dosnt get to it properly so it starts to crumble away and i will need a hip replacement in a year or two. I may need an automatic as i sat in my uncles car and pressed the clutch in a few times and it was uncomfortable so i will probs need an automatic
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Shane
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeffsri
I got a thing wrong with my left hip where the blood dosnt get to it properly so it starts to crumble away and i will need a hip replacement in a year or two. I may need an automatic as i sat in my uncles car and pressed the clutch in a few times and it was uncomfortable so i will probs need an automatic
so what happens in the next couple of years when u get the replacment, are you still classed as disabled? because then technically not to sound harsh but there wont be bone to cruble will there?
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Shane
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Originally posted by sthelensr.l.f.c
this maybe the most insensitive thing you ever heard but were all entitled to our opinion. i realy dont agree with motorbility
what all of it? its there to help ppl get on with life, in some circumstances i think its wrong yes but in some cases i think it should be allowed
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mattk
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no no not all of it, why do they need a brand new car?? summat like my mates dads new 06 reg zafira?? theres only 3 of them in the house, its a good thing i just think there should be some limits
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Jeffsri
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Not sure i think its still classed as disabled but im not sure.
Also does any1 know if you arse allowed to mod the motability cars, i dont mean massive kits just a exhaust maybe lower it and a nice little sound system??
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Shane
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no u cant mod it, u cant cut anything or remove it, and the car gets inspected every so often aswel
[Edited on 26-11-2006 by Shane]
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pdwhelan
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i dont think your meant to.. when it comes to giving the car back its meant to go back as you got it, otherwise they charge.. i think. try not to scratch it aswell lol
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Ian
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Originally posted by sthelensr.l.f.c
no no not all of it, why do they need a brand new car?? summat like my mates dads new 06 reg zafira?? theres only 3 of them in the house, its a good thing i just think there should be some limits
Only way you can get bigger stuff like that is to put down money yourself as deposit. Also if you have a car on the scheme you forfeit some income. Financially its only marginally better than just paying outright, just you get insurance easier and can swap at the end of the contract, much like contract hire.
Its not a free car.
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MarkM
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Originally posted by Jeffsri
Not sure i think its still classed as disabled but im not sure.
Also does any1 know if you arse allowed to mod the motability cars, i dont mean massive kits just a exhaust maybe lower it and a nice little sound system??
I doubt it...
Besides the car doesnt actually belong to you does it?
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Colin
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Guy at school when I was there got a brand new VW Golf....didnt cost him a penny because he had a gammy knee, I swear hes more active than me!! If he can go to rock concerts & jump around for 6 hours then he's not disabled 
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SportBoy
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dont think you can do anything to it really .. then after 3 years i think it normally is . they offer to upgrade to a new car or i think you can buy the one you allrdy have at a discount price or somthing
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Shane
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Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by Jeffsri
Not sure i think its still classed as disabled but im not sure.
Also does any1 know if you arse allowed to mod the motability cars, i dont mean massive kits just a exhaust maybe lower it and a nice little sound system??
I doubt it...
Besides the car doesnt actually belong to you does it?
as ian said its like hire really and no the car doesnt belong to him
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Shane
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Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by Jeffsri
Not sure i think its still classed as disabled but im not sure.
Also does any1 know if you arse allowed to mod the motability cars, i dont mean massive kits just a exhaust maybe lower it and a nice little sound system??
I doubt it...
Besides the car doesnt actually belong to you does it?
as ian said its like hire really and no the car doesnt belong to him
Therefore he cannot mod it
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Jeffsri
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I'll keep it standard then. Im probaly going to get a corsa instead of a astra as sombody said its better to start off in a smaller car.
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shane_o
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you can mod them but nothing that leaves any damage once removed things like exhausts to will void the warrenty then if somthing goes wrong ur at fault i wouldnt modify one at all but u can do things like stereo etc as long as on hand back the vehicle is deemed to be in a average condition ur ok, btw im qualified inspector of these so know all there is to know about the condion of them lol ive got booklets etc telling me whats rite and not, scratch wise dont worry on little scratches its only damage that they worry about
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