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Yesterday, 09:30 PM

Paul replied to a thread Disabled drivers - can we claim VAT back from 'VAT Qualifying' cars? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I don't think it's fraud, I don't think it's saying that you must fit ramps and tie downs either. To me it's saying that if you need these...

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

That's exactly my view too thepandagirl. After all the training and all the studying, all we really want is to have a family. The main reason we...

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Yesterday, 08:20 PM

Paul replied to a thread Disabled drivers - can we claim VAT back from 'VAT Qualifying' cars? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

If they are VAT qualifying then they have been bought as company cars and then are put up for sale. In this case you can also claim VAT exemption,...

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Yesterday, 08:12 PM

Paul replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

What I meant by that is that the government don't pay their workers a fair wage so why are they asking for more? My wife's job isn't transferable...

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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Take a look at my new post regarding the most comfortable cars available on Motability...

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Yesterday, 06:08 PM

Paul started a thread Most Comfortable Cars on Motability in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Nissan Qashqai Skoda Yeti Skoda Superb Citroen C4 Picasso Hyundai i30 Vauxhall Insignia Seat Altea Seat Leon (New) VW Golf (New) Ford S-Max

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Yesterday, 05:40 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Not all MPV, mini MPV or 4x4 ride stiff, you need to go out and spend a weekend going around dealerships and sitting in the cars to narrow down the...

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Yesterday, 04:43 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA Mobility Hypermobility in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

If you can ask for the evidence yourself. At least then you will know what the Consultant has said.

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Yesterday, 04:39 PM

Paul replied to a thread ''Pimped up' mobility scooters, good enough for Robbie Williams and Dizzee Rascal! in Suppliers' news

I think I'm still a bit young yet :(

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Yesterday, 04:36 PM

Paul replied to a thread Going past my returns day in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

They should already know, but it's good just to call them anyway. Motability will send you some paperwork to extend your contract and more...

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Yesterday, 04:24 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I think you're probably right, it is under the £25k cap too. Big Citroens (and their Peugeot cousins) are well known for their comfortable ride.

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Yesterday, 04:21 PM

Paul replied to a thread What do people do with their time? in News and general discussion

I've spent most of my time trying to finish my (Adoption) Home Study homework, but I use this and other forums to vary the time I spend on the...

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Yesterday, 04:17 PM

Paul replied to a thread higher salaries in News and general discussion

My wife works for the county council and her salary has been frozen for the last 4 years, and now they offer her 1%! If she worked in the private...

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Yesterday, 04:15 PM

Paul replied to a thread You know your disabled when ....................................... in News and general discussion

Too True! :D (20 character thingy)

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Yesterday, 04:12 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

How far into the process are you? I'm happy to send you details of my VA. I have details of the budget planner we submitted if you would like a...

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Yesterday, 04:09 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

But less than 2% of those children who are adopted are aged under 1, 74% of children adopted are between 1 and 4. It's also obviously much harder...

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Yesterday, 04:04 PM

Paul replied to a thread DLA vs other benefits like child tax credit and income support in Benefits - help & advice on disability benefits, incapacity benefits, ESA and DLA

I stated my disability at the initial meeting with both the LA and VA we were interested in. The LA wanted us to wait until my operation in June...

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Yesterday, 12:09 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I think the fact it isn't available on Motability and the insurance for a 17yr old would be huge has ruled it out.

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Yesterday, 08:43 AM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

The Qashqai definitely errs towards the comfort side rather than handling and with the mileage you do I'd be looking at a ?*? but the Qashqai doesn't...

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05-20-2013, 09:54 PM

Paul replied to a thread Any advice of petrol or diesel?!? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

No problem, just glad I can put my knowledge to some use (I've been off work for a few weeks so it's also kept me occupied - ta)

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05-20-2013, 09:51 PM

Paul replied to a thread Any advice of petrol or diesel?!? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Right here's the list and the equivalent cost per year (inc AP/3) and some more facts/figures for your interest ;) (Note that you're unlikely to get...

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05-20-2013, 09:08 PM

Paul replied to a thread Any advice of petrol or diesel?!? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

No problem, I'll get onto it shortly and return (if my wife stops talking to me) soon.

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05-20-2013, 07:55 PM

Paul replied to a thread Duck Clutch in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

You can search for an adaption specialist using this form from Motability http://motability.directenquiries.com/Motability/FindDealer.aspx?t=3

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05-20-2013, 07:53 PM

Paul replied to a thread Help Choosing a Car in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Just need a bit more info... How many miles a year will you be driving? What's the maximum Advance Payment you can afford? Where will the...

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05-20-2013, 07:42 PM

Paul replied to a thread Any advice of petrol or diesel?!? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I'm here :) Sorry haven't been on the forum much today as had a mini-op in hospital this morning. Hi Shopaholic and welcome to the forum, in your...

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05-20-2013, 07:25 PM

Paul replied to a thread Problems organising extended test drives?!? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

That is appalling, our local Nissan dealer let us have the Qashqai for a full day to test drive, we took it back after a few hours and ordered. ...

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05-19-2013, 06:02 PM

Paul replied to a thread Motability payments, when do they start? in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

It's a great car, but see my signature for projected fuel economy :(

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05-19-2013, 06:00 PM

Paul replied to a thread Motability Scheme and Disabled Parking in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

I'd go for the VW Up Move (mid range) which would set you back £49.40/week leaving you £6/week for a petrol contribution and 62.8mpg or the Skoda...

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05-19-2013, 05:49 PM

Paul replied to a thread Motability Scheme and Disabled Parking in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

One of the three instead of the C1. The Skoda got City Car of the Year 2012, the VW Up got Car of the Year 2012. They are all the same car and...

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05-19-2013, 03:13 PM

Paul replied to a thread Motability Scheme and Disabled Parking in Motoring - help & advice on cars for disabled people, Blue Badge and Motability

Have you ordered yet? If not, you may want to go and have a look at one of these (all the same car) VW Up, Seat Mii, Skoda Citigo, All at £0 AP, and...

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