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VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
Hi, in my case applying for and getting Disabled Living Allowance. -
VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
Thanks Bookworm. Suspect it depends on dealer. Re steering wheel knob. If you are Registered disabled you are entitled to be assessed for required aids by an occupational therapist or in this area (Bristol) by a Disability Living centre assessor. If the stated requirement is a steering wheel knob then yes it does. BUT be aware that you need to inform medical Section DVLA and you will be unable to drive any vehicle not adapted as per your statement -
VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
They WILL -
VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
Not so true now. Mileage used to be big issue as limited to something very small(6000 pa I believe) and charged 10p per mile over - absolutely useless to those of us who need to drive where others walk. Now altered to allow (I believe) 10,000 per annum. As fully comp. insurance is provided as part of the deal all you need to remember is to get any dents etc. fixed on insurance just before car goes back. If you need more miles then you are permitted to purchase a car yourself and are exempt several of the HP laws, meaning you do not need 20% deposit and can pay back over eg 5 years instead of 5 - still worth talking to motability registered dealer as they know all about this. -
VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
NO. Specifically does not. The idea is that you do not end up at to much of a disadvantage as a result of being forced to buy an adapted vehicle. If you are on higher rate and do not need adaptations then the MOTABILITY scheme is great for you - this actually saves you way more than the VAT. If like me you need a £30,000 motor car motability do not want to know you so this VAT scheme helps a little. -
VAT exemption for people with disabilities
aperson replied to freebird's topic in General Consumer Issues
Specifically regarding NEW motor vehicles (and yes that can include a caravan). For persons who are registered disabled (No not just a blue badge holder -there is a major difference). These may be purchased VAT free irrespective of cost of modifications, this can be as little as a steering wheel knob and auto gearbox, depending on the disabled persons ASSESSED requirement. All further servicing and repairs are also VAT free whilst the vehical retains a customs and excise road fund classification of "disabled" and the neccesary certificate is signed and handed over at point of payment. An auto gearbox on its own does NOT qualify as this is a standard option. The assessed requirement is to stop someone who through e.g. natural aging, decides they need a steering wheel knob from claiming. Caravans have to have been modified by the dealer for disabled use prior to sale. Group 12 Schedule 8 of the VAT act 1994 is the relevant legislation.
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