Make Motability Finance Equitable for All, Regardless of Vehicle or Need

Recent signers:
April Bell and 12 others have signed recently.

The Issue

I am a 29-year-old person with a life-limiting condition, making it near impossible to move without my Motability wheelchair-accessible vehicle. This vehicle is not a leisure, it's my only way to experience life outside the confines of my home. Sadly, the PIP payment I receive is insufficient to cover the £20,000 down payment required for such a necessary transportation means. 

The situation is not unique to me; countless others live with similar challenges. They, too, are dependent on adapted vehicles to sustain a semblance of normality in life. Unfortunately, the current structure of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) fails to cover these exorbitant costs. As such, many individuals and their families experience unnecessary stress and hardship trying to find ways of making the down payments towards our needed vehicles.

Our plea is not just about acquiring monetary support. It is, in fact, a call for understanding and fairness, a voice in the realm where we often feel unheard. Therefore, it is paramount that changes are made to the Motability finance system, ensuring all individuals can access the vehicles they necessitate, without financial distress or discrimination based on their needs. Please support us in making Motability financially fair for everyone, regardless of their specific circumstances or the vehicle they need. Sign this petition and make a difference today.

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Recent signers:
April Bell and 12 others have signed recently.

The Issue

I am a 29-year-old person with a life-limiting condition, making it near impossible to move without my Motability wheelchair-accessible vehicle. This vehicle is not a leisure, it's my only way to experience life outside the confines of my home. Sadly, the PIP payment I receive is insufficient to cover the £20,000 down payment required for such a necessary transportation means. 

The situation is not unique to me; countless others live with similar challenges. They, too, are dependent on adapted vehicles to sustain a semblance of normality in life. Unfortunately, the current structure of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) fails to cover these exorbitant costs. As such, many individuals and their families experience unnecessary stress and hardship trying to find ways of making the down payments towards our needed vehicles.

Our plea is not just about acquiring monetary support. It is, in fact, a call for understanding and fairness, a voice in the realm where we often feel unheard. Therefore, it is paramount that changes are made to the Motability finance system, ensuring all individuals can access the vehicles they necessitate, without financial distress or discrimination based on their needs. Please support us in making Motability financially fair for everyone, regardless of their specific circumstances or the vehicle they need. Sign this petition and make a difference today.

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