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Probably as in everything a few people tear the a--e out of it and spoil it for all, but that is the way it goes.somewhat annoying that the limit of one vehicle every three years has been introduced. a motorhome is rarely a primary source of transport. therefore you will be left able to change motorhome and car each at 6 years old. if the disability increases necessitating replacing the car with a drive from wheelchair vehicle or a wheelchair transporter within the limit, then the disabled person will be left without suitable transport for years
something bolted to the vehicle. for instance a set of hand controls or a mounting plate for clamping a wheelchair. the simplest adaption is a steering wheel ballDoes anyone know what the "substantial and permanent adaptations" would involve?
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some disabled people need the facilities of a motorhome to travelI'm really going to stick my neck on the block here. Why should a motorhome be VAT free? I fully understand and support the necessity for a car as a means of transport. However, a motorhome is a lifestyle choice and by no means a necessity so why should it be subsidised?
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I think I read somewhere a boat can also be VAT free, however disabled people have very few life style choices due to there disabilitiesI'm really going to stick my neck on the block here. Why should a motorhome be VAT free? I fully understand and support the necessity for a car as a means of transport. However, a motorhome is a lifestyle choice and by no means a necessity so why should it be subsidised?
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There are some wonderful disability friendly sailing boats, including those used in the paralympics. I tried one once (sit in seat and hand controls etc) Bloody hard to sail fast. Never knew that they would be VAT freeI think I read somewhere a boat can also be VAT free, however disabled people have very few life style choices due to there disabilities
Slightly O/T but a layabout distant cousin lived in a 'community' of 4 other Rastafarians on a rented old boat in Brighton marina and the DSS paid the mooring fee (as 'Housing Benefit' I was told) of several thousand pounds p.a. ( ISTR it was £6,200 p.a.). I wonder if that housing benefit could also be claimed by a disabled person living full time in a m/home?as for VAT free boats, that does not sound right in my mind.
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I beg to differ about the steering ball not being accepted. somewhere here I have a written reply from hmrc where i asked, if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair, if a steering ball would be classed as a substantial adaption. In short, their reply was that so long as the steering aid was bolted on to the wheel and not removable by a clip, then yes it was sufficientIt does have to be a substantial adaption, a steering ball on the steering wheel is definately not sufficient.
Too many people were abusing the VAT relief including some dealers
I do agree that disabled people should get this facility as it does enable them to bet out of the house safely, enjoy the outdoor life with the comforts of home, shower and especially toilet close to hand
Peter
I beg to differ about the steering ball not being accepted. somewhere here I have a written reply from hmrc where i asked, if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair, if a steering ball would be classed as a substantial adaption. In short, their reply was that so long as the steering aid was bolted on to the wheel and not removable by a clip, then yes it was sufficientIt does have to be a substantial adaption, a steering ball on the steering wheel is definately not sufficient.
Too many people were abusing the VAT relief including some dealers
I do agree that disabled people should get this facility as it does enable them to bet out of the house safely, enjoy the outdoor life with the comforts of home, shower and especially toilet close to hand
Peter
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I beg to differ about the steering ball not being accepted. somewhere here I have a written reply from hmrc where i asked, if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair, if a steering ball would be classed as a substantial adaption. In short, their reply was that so long as the steering aid was bolted on to the wheel and not removable by a clip, then yes it was sufficientIt does have to be a substantial adaption, a steering ball on the steering wheel is definately not sufficient.
Too many people were abusing the VAT relief including some dealers
I do agree that disabled people should get this facility as it does enable them to bet out of the house safely, enjoy the outdoor life with the comforts of home, shower and especially toilet close to hand
Peter
As a result of a m/bike collision (not my fault) I only have use of my left arm. It doesn't qualify me to be registered as disabled or receive any benefits but I must have an automatic and a Lodgeson 10-way steering ball with secondary control switches (indicators, dip, wipers, horn etc.). The adaptation, at my cost(£1200), is fitted by use of a spanner (not a clip) and was VAT exempt but my car wasn't, (neither were both of my new and adapted motorbikes)I beg to differ about the steering ball not being accepted. somewhere here I have a written reply from hmrc where i asked, if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair, if a steering ball would be classed as a substantial adaption. In short, their reply was that so long as the steering aid was bolted on to the wheel and not removable by a clip, then yes it was sufficient
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if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair,I beg to differ about the steering ball not being accepted. somewhere here I have a written reply from hmrc where i asked, if combined with ramps for an electric wheelchair, if a steering ball would be classed as a substantial adaption. In short, their reply was that so long as the steering aid was bolted on to the wheel and not removable by a clip, then yes it was sufficient
what many folk don't seem to know is that if a vehicle is zero rated for vat due to disability, then any servicing on that vehicle should also be zero rated (exempt) for vat too
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....... accepting that a motorhome fits the needs of an individual better than a car should we in the interest of the nations purse limit the amount of items one individual can have VAT free.
If a motorhome fills the needs then surely there is no need to benefit from a VAT free car,
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You can only get vat relief on one brand new vehicle at a time (3 year rule) but you can claim vat relief on any adaptions to a second vehicle and work to maintain those adaptions
It may have been better for you to buy a used wheelchair accessible van and the vat relief taken off the more expensive adapted RV