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We have decided to opt for the C3 Picasso BlueHDi 100 Platinum; however Motability have allowed us to change our mind if we wish to before delivery. The reason is because after contacting yourself last...
We're currently looking at buying a car and did a check on the car and there is a creditor who still has an interest in the car. We've called that creditor and they have confirmed they still have an interest...
I am looking to purchase a vehicle that is suitable for my mother's needs i.e a high seating position for easy access and a low load height and preferably a flat loading area to enable an electric buggy...
I would like to buy an ex-Motability car; however, the only ones I have found are through garages at a premium cost. Is there anyway I can access the site that garages use to buy one direct?
My parents will soon be choosing a motability car but we're unsure of which vehicle would be most suitable. The car must be high for ease of access and the vehicle will be driven mainly inner city with...
My wife qualifies for a car under the Motability Scheme and her last two cars have been Volkswagen Golfs, presently a 1.4 TSI which has just about all the bells and whistles you could wish for. She now...
My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year.
I am in the processing of buying a car for the first time under the Motability Scheme. I am looking for a small hatchback, but it must be an automatic. So far I feel I have narrowed down my list to the...
What exactly is a no-claims bonus? My wife has recently bought a small car and applied for insurance quoting a full no-claims bonus. For the last four years she has been a named driver on my Motability...
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and 63mpg on long motorway runs, but it's too small...