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One of the things I've had to contend with is my inherent obsessive nature.
I actually had a serious breakdown back in 1996 and was eventually diagnosed with a ruminative form of OCD; basically I overthink things.
I've got better from the early part of this century; understanding what was wrong and managing it very effectively. But it will stay with me for the rest of my life. It has actually helped me help others on the parking (etc.) forum over the years.
Now I find myself faced with a choice of well over 500 vehicles on the scheme and further choices within each model.
It was obvious that started to affect me quite quickly and I could have had some level of relapse; so I had to be decisive quite quickly.

I read numerous reviews; trying to stick to one source for a realistic comparison; 'What Car'.
I also viewed may Youtube reviews which were a bit more positive.
I can't list all the models but I considered Hyundai, Renault, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Volvo, Ford, Skoda and probably others I've now forgotten.
Then focused on those that appealed; Nissan Qashqai e-power, VW T-Roc and a handful of others I now don't recall.

In the end I settled on one I had initially dismissed as being a bit daft; the Cupra Formentor.
It just felt like the reviews kept following me round
On the 29th June I went to a dealer, viewed, test drove and ordered one, a V2 version.
So i got the 20k miles pa and paid no VAT.
Then it just got better; as I have a £40k motor for an advance payment of just £2k.
The new prices came out on Motability on 1st July and the same car would now need an advance payment of £4k + VAT.

So thanks for all the suggestions but I guess I'm sorted now.

It uses the same 1.5 engine as lots of VWs, Skodas and SEATs.
7 speed DSG with some paddles on the steering wheel to make the DSG change its mind.
V2 has a powered tailgate, which I think I will need.
and basically all the features the T-Roc offers.

I appreciate that's I'm lucky in that my credit is good meaning that this was an option available to me.

Thanks Peter.
I'm aware that there are a lot of good offers out there.
My credit isn't bad, just non-existent, which I understand = bad.
I'm going to find it easier dealing with Motability as I've not been great at personal admin over the years.
I've been able to help people here for many years but looking after my own affairs is not quite my forte.

I've also been aware, for quite a while, of the Motability rule changes but I've now overcome that, as I'll explain in my next post.

A couple of respondents here seem not to have noticed my mention of Motability?

I'm not in the market for buying a new car; I just need to select one from what is available under the scheme.
That means that i don't have to worry about reliability to a great extent.

I think I have a shortlist but just have to get out to a dealer.
Not so easy in this heat and i'll need a taxi wherever i go. Largely housebound but trying to walk a bit with my (new) rollator; which now has a cup holder!! Maybe I'll get a sunroof for it soon?

A good member here has flagged up the Qashqai as well, where the new e-power versions look quite unique so far.
So I'll look to test drive that at least.

Still very taken by the VW T-roc but annoying the full hybrids are not yet avaiable.

Also like the Kia Sportage and, climbing down of my high chair, the Honda Civic and Cupra Leon.

One of my concerns is whether I can lift/close a tailgate, so where it isn't standard I may have to add it as an option.

Thanks for that.
You've now got me looking at the Civic again, which I originally thought had too much of an advance payment.
I'll have to look at the Qashqai too.

I was originally looking at the sexy Tucson but am put off by mediocre economy.
Looked at the Volvo XC40 too but, good as it is, looks and feels like an old man's car.
Others I considered were the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Kona

The one I like, based on near perfect reviews, is the Volkswagen T-Roc. Even that is a problem as the full hybrids don't come out until last quarter this year.

Small to medium and probably SUV as I've driven vans/trucks for much of my later years.

And any particular views about the Motability scheme.

Prefer a full hybrid or similarly economical mid hybrid. Plug ins look interesting but I'm unlikely to be able to install a home charger.

I'm from the age when cars had only about 4 or 5 important parts and we repaired them at home, which I'll no longer have to worry about.

Looking at the choice has driven me nuts but I think I've narrowed it down a bit.
Reading What Car reviews confuses things as it finds the flaws/limitations of every model.
But I know that whatever I get will be a world away from anything I've driven before.

It is really important that you don't use a PE2 form. (did TEC really send one?)

Use PE3 and include your correct current address.

Where it asks 'applicant', that is Westminster, not you.

Don't use post! e-mail the form to whatever the address currently is on the TEC website (I'm not up to speed)

We need to SEE documents and know relevant dates to be able to help.

and what do mean exactly by "appeals"