VAT Relief on substantially and permanently adapted vehicles.

For some time now the Disabled Motorists Federation has been working with HM Revenue and Customs on problems with VAT tax relief on heavily adapted vehicles. This isn't just Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs for short), but includes vehicles fitted with hand controls, swivel seats, hoists and car top stowage etc.  Under the existing rules, if you are on the higher rate of Mobility Allowance, and a wheelchair user who wishes to purchase a new vehicle, provided it has to be modified and you tell the garage at the time of placing your order, then you will qualify for full VAT relief on the vehicle and on all subsequent servicing. A very big concession indeed.