mobility | Ask Honest John

My wife who is 5ft tall has recently purchased a Mini Cooper with a manual gearbox. Although she has the driver’s seat as far forward as possible she is finding it difficult to operate the clutch pedal....

Can I fit an additional boot handle to help my mother who has restricted movement?

Some years ago you recommended a Meriva for my mother which has been good, however now she has restricted movement so can't use the boot which she needs for her rollover because she can't reach the top...

Which hatchbacks have high driving seats?

I need a car that's a similar size to the Peugeot 208 for a person of limited mobility. It needs a higher seat than the 208.

Can we use our VED exemption on another vehicle?

My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road tax on our other car that she has use of?

Where can I buy an ex-Motability car from?

I would like to buy a three-year-old ex Motability SEAT Alhambra. Other than going to my local SEAT dealership is there anywhere else I should try?

What ramps do you recommend for loading a disability scooter into a Hyundai xi20?

Can you recommend a four-wheel electric mobility scooter that will fit in a saloon?

Can you recommend a four-wheel electric mobility scooter that would fold easily into the boot of my Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Can you recommend a car for an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems?

I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old Honda Jazz that she finds difficulty getting...

What's the best estate car with a decent flat floor to carry a mobility scooter?

What car has low access and can fit a wheelchair in the boot?

What car is large enough with a boot to fit a 33" x 13" wheelchair and has low access?