Relief for people with disabilities purchasing new cars

[gilboy]

Hi

I have a family member who has has a disability. They meet the criteria for claiming back VRT and VAT on the purchase of a new car.

However, they don't need to have the car modified. Anyone know if they can still claim the relief

Thanks

 

[callybags]

As far as I know the car must be modified.

If the disability does not require the car to be modified, why would they be entitled to the refund of the taxes?

 

[porterbray]

No, if you can drive an unmodified vehicle you don't come within the scope of the scheme.