Clarity456
VIP Member
What about the Tesla? Assuming it’s on a monthly rental contract rather than owned outright, would they be able to claim UC whilst paying a lot of money every month for a car that’s more expensive than they need, and whilst owning or having the use of a second car? Would that be classed as essential outgoings in the same way as mortgage / food / school uniforms etc? I know you save a lot by not having to buy fuel but still seems like an extravagance rather than essential.
Hopefully the benefits advisor will come and correct me if I'm wrong but they don't assess amount of UC on your outgoings it's done on things like amount of rent/mortgage, what the local housing allowance is if they're "renting" off beaver senior, whether they've any income from work, if anyone in the household has caring needs, how many children they have etc. Once they've calculated all them things, it will give them a figure of how much they're entitled to and sadly they can spend that money as they wish even if it's on a ridiculous car.