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airbusA346 · Mar 5th, 2008, 09:42 PM

How long has Derek Woodmans been a Motability dealership, because I only noticed tonight?

And it helps me a bit.

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Is there anybody on here who works at Woodmans know a bit (quite) about the Motability scheme?

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Hello.

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 07:43 PM

Hello Dave.

Do you know a bit about the Motability Scheme?

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 07:48 PM

I know a little bit... what do you want to know??

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

I know a little bit... what do you want to know??

Where to start.

Hmmm, one question is:

When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously

) does it get added on top of the deposit and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car?

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

Where to start.

Hmmm, one question is:

When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously

) does it get added on top of the deposit and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car?

errrrrr pass....

ask me another

in all seriousness though...

Quote: Originally Posted by motability

Each individual advance payment is calculated by considering different factors, such as the initial cost of the car, servicing and maintenance and the expected resale value of the car at the end of contract.

so, i think it will be calculated into the initial cost of the car, not to be paid additional on top of the advance payment

Anything else?

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

Anything else?

On one of the MINI packages >> Search by Vehicle Details - DLA Recipients - Motability Car Scheme[priceListSearch]{1204838125171}1&selectedVehicleId=4377387

It says ChiliAC, which means Chili Pack and Air Conditioning, but which air con comes with the package is it Manual or Auto? Because it would be a bit stupid to pay extra for manual air con when it comes free with the Chili Pack.

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

On one of the MINI packages >> Search by Vehicle Details - DLA Recipients - Motability Car Scheme[priceListSearch]{1204838125171}1&selectedVehicleId=4377387

It says ChiliAC, which means Chili Pack and Air Conditioning, but which air con comes with the package is it Manual or Auto? Because it would be a bit stupid to pay extra for manual air con when it comes free with the Chili Pack.

i think they just class it as manual air con, however, it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway

I'll have to find out!

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

i think they just class it as manual air con, however, it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway

I'll have to find out!

That would be helpful, because I have rung Motability up before and the bloke didn't have clue what I was on about and though I was talking about the transmission.

Question about you guys now

(dealership)

The MINI I have will more than likely have to be adapted in some way so that I can drive it, so what would happen if I need a courtesy car?

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM

we would have to inform motability that your car is coming in & they would supply one suitable for your/your familys needs.

Normally able to be done within 24 hours, but it's all done through Motability & not the dealer when it comes to loan cars when in for service/repairs

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

we would have to inform motability that your car is coming in & they would supply one suitable for your/your familys needs.

Normally able to be done within 24 hours, but it's all done through Motability & not the dealer when it comes to loan cars when in for service/repairs

I see....... I never knew that.

Would it be the same procedure if I booked the car in for say dealer fitted accessories like JCW bits?

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

I see....... I never knew that.

Would it be the same procedure if I booked the car in for say dealer fitted accessories like JCW bits?

i'm pretty certain it would be..

you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it! But, as ever, we all like fresh challenges!

Sorry for my vague responses

If you are in the market for a car, then I can certainly try & firm up some figures for you according to a spec of yours. PM me if you like... no pressure or hassle

airbusA346 · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

i'm pretty certain it would be..

you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it! But, as ever, we all like fresh challenges!

Sorry for my vague responses

If you are in the market for a car, then I can certainly try & firm up some figures for you according to a spec of yours. PM me if you like... no pressure or hassle

No problem Dave, it wasn't long ago when MINI's weren't even available on Motability.

And I'll probably PM you tommorow with a spec.

And good picture of you in the back of the Clubman on the Woodmans Website hehe.

Scrogg · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously

) does it get added on top of the deposit

Yes it does...

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car?

...and yes they do.

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway

It's because the residual value of a CHILI Pack car is higher than that of one only fitted with AC.

Motability get more back at the end of the agreement, so the customer pays less up front.

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

No problem Dave, it wasn't long ago when MINI's weren't even available on Motability.

And I'll probably PM you tommorow with a spec.

And good picture of you in the back of the Clubman on the Woodmans Website hehe.

it's not good..... its shocking

I thought that false floor on the boot was gonna cave in

I'll look forward to the PM

Scrogg · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it!

Call me if you get stuck Dave

bubblegoose · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Yes it does...

...and yes they do.

It's because the residual value of a CHILI Pack car is higher than that of one only fitted with AC.

Motability get more back at the end of the agreement, so the customer pays less up front.

Mr Fiat Sales Manager comes to the rescue

guess that answers the questions Tom!!

the only thing that i still query is the fact that a CHILI Pack car is less on advance payment than a CHILI Pack car with AC..... when we all know the AC comes in the CHILI pack anyway?!?!

Scrogg · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

Mr Fiat Sales Manager comes to the rescue

Hey, you've got to have your finger in many pies in this job

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

Mar 5th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#1
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Derek Woodmans & Motability How long has Derek Woodmans been a Motability dealership, because I only noticed tonight? And it helps me a bit. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Is there anybody on here who works at Woodmans know a bit (quite) about the Motability scheme? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Mar 6th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Hello Dave. Do you know a bit about the Motability Scheme? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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Mar 6th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) I know a little bit... what do you want to know?? Where to start. Hmmm, one question is: When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously ) does it get added on top of the deposit and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) Where to start. Hmmm, one question is: When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously ) does it get added on top of the deposit and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car? errrrrr pass.... ask me another in all seriousness though... Quote: Originally Posted by motability Each individual advance payment is calculated by considering different factors, such as the initial cost of the car, servicing and maintenance and the expected resale value of the car at the end of contract. so, i think it will be calculated into the initial cost of the car, not to be paid additional on top of the advance payment Anything else? MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) Anything else? On one of the MINI packages >> Search by Vehicle Details - DLA Recipients - Motability Car Scheme[priceListSearch]{1204838125171}1&selectedVehicleId=4377387 It says ChiliAC, which means Chili Pack and Air Conditioning, but which air con comes with the package is it Manual or Auto? Because it would be a bit stupid to pay extra for manual air con when it comes free with the Chili Pack. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) On one of the MINI packages >> Search by Vehicle Details - DLA Recipients - Motability Car Scheme[priceListSearch]{1204838125171}1&selectedVehicleId=4377387 It says ChiliAC, which means Chili Pack and Air Conditioning, but which air con comes with the package is it Manual or Auto? Because it would be a bit stupid to pay extra for manual air con when it comes free with the Chili Pack. i think they just class it as manual air con, however, it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway I'll have to find out! MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) i think they just class it as manual air con, however, it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway I'll have to find out! That would be helpful, because I have rung Motability up before and the bloke didn't have clue what I was on about and though I was talking about the transmission. Question about you guys now (dealership) The MINI I have will more than likely have to be adapted in some way so that I can drive it, so what would happen if I need a courtesy car? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	we would have to inform motability that your car is coming in & they would supply one suitable for your/your familys needs. Normally able to be done within 24 hours, but it's all done through Motability & not the dealer when it comes to loan cars when in for service/repairs MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) we would have to inform motability that your car is coming in & they would supply one suitable for your/your familys needs. Normally able to be done within 24 hours, but it's all done through Motability & not the dealer when it comes to loan cars when in for service/repairs I see....... I never knew that. Would it be the same procedure if I booked the car in for say dealer fitted accessories like JCW bits? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) I see....... I never knew that. Would it be the same procedure if I booked the car in for say dealer fitted accessories like JCW bits? i'm pretty certain it would be.. you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it! But, as ever, we all like fresh challenges! Sorry for my vague responses If you are in the market for a car, then I can certainly try & firm up some figures for you according to a spec of yours. PM me if you like... no pressure or hassle MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) i'm pretty certain it would be.. you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it! But, as ever, we all like fresh challenges! Sorry for my vague responses If you are in the market for a car, then I can certainly try & firm up some figures for you according to a spec of yours. PM me if you like... no pressure or hassle No problem Dave, it wasn't long ago when MINI's weren't even available on Motability. And I'll probably PM you tommorow with a spec. And good picture of you in the back of the Clubman on the Woodmans Website hehe. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 16,060 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) When adding options to the car (MINI Obviously ) does it get added on top of the deposit Yes it does... Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) and if so does the deposit and options have to be paid off when collecting the car? ...and yes they do. Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) it does seem strange that you pay more of an advance payment if you choose one with AC when the Chili pack comes with it anyway It's because the residual value of a CHILI Pack car is higher than that of one only fitted with AC. Motability get more back at the end of the agreement, so the customer pays less up front. 30

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) No problem Dave, it wasn't long ago when MINI's weren't even available on Motability. And I'll probably PM you tommorow with a spec. And good picture of you in the back of the Clubman on the Woodmans Website hehe. it's not good..... its shocking I thought that false floor on the boot was gonna cave in I'll look forward to the PM MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 16,060 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) you'll have to excuse us, but we don't really do that many Motability deals so we are all pretty new to it! Call me if you get stuck Dave 30

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
bubblegoose Nervous.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 3,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Yes it does... ...and yes they do. It's because the residual value of a CHILI Pack car is higher than that of one only fitted with AC. Motability get more back at the end of the agreement, so the customer pays less up front. Mr Fiat Sales Manager comes to the rescue guess that answers the questions Tom!! the only thing that i still query is the fact that a CHILI Pack car is less on advance payment than a CHILI Pack car with AC..... when we all know the AC comes in the CHILI pack anyway?!?! MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 16,060 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) Mr Fiat Sales Manager comes to the rescue Hey, you've got to have your finger in many pies in this job Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)