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I have just been given the highest rate of DLA mobility allowance and therefore am entitled to make use of Motability. Is it worth me doing this? At the moment my 2006 Focus 1.6 Zetec Automatic is behaving itself. If I choose Motability it appears to cost me virtually my full allowance of £46.75 per week for everything - servicing/insurance/tax - all but fuel, plus a non refundable deposit (depending on the choice of car). To me this appears quite reasonable. But, which car to choose? I am 45 years old, married, no kids. I still enjoy driving. Any suggestions?
Asked on 4 April 2009 by
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Honest John
Well if you are happy with your present car you can keep it and keep the allowance. If you want to cash in your car, you can go for the Motability deal. Your car is probably worth about £5,500 right now as a private sale. Obviously it's not too hot if you have to sacrifice £2,000 of that on the deposit for the next Motability car, because then you lose your £47.75 a month and only have £3,500 left. On the other hand, your car will continue to depreciate and could cost you
money in repairs and maintenance in years to come. I'd give a KIA Cee'd or Hyundai i30 1.6 automatic some serious thought on
Motability, or the smaller Hyundai i20 1.4 automatic. Unfortunately the new Jazz is automated manual and, while it's a good car, some drivers just can't get on with the way it changes gear.
money in repairs and maintenance in years to come. I'd give a KIA Cee'd or Hyundai i30 1.6 automatic some serious thought on
Motability, or the smaller Hyundai i20 1.4 automatic. Unfortunately the new Jazz is automated manual and, while it's a good car, some drivers just can't get on with the way it changes gear.
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