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Sounds,29 Oct 2025,27 mins

'They're not free cars!' - Motability myth-busting

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There have been lots of rumours and speculation around Motability recently, especially when it comes to eligibility and price rises. The scheme enables some disabled people to lease and adapt vehicles using an element of their Personal Independence Payments. We get myth-busting with the CEO of the Motability Foundation, Nigel Fletcher, to find out what's really going on. And buildings around the world will turn purple next week as part of Purple Tuesday - an initiative to improve the consumer experience for disabled people. Founder of the event, Mike Adams, reveals it's reached countries including Pakistan and Malaysia and has inspired companies to pledge commitments including the six-second rule... Presented by Emma Tracey and Paul Carter Sound mixed by Dave O'Neill Produced by Emma Tracey and Alex Collins Series producer is Beth Rose and this episode's editor was Lisa Baxter

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