Motability

The Motability Scheme is the UK’s leading car scheme for disabled people.

It provides affordable, convenient, trouble-free motoring to more than 400,000 disabled customers and their families.

The schemes
There are three main ways in which Motability can turn your mobility allowance into the travel solution for your needs:

  • a new car on a three-year contract hire lease
  • a new or used car on hire purchase, over a term of two to five years
  • a new or used powered wheelchair, or scooter on hire purchase, over a term of one to three years
  • a new or used powered wheelchair or scooter on contract hire lease for up to to three years

    • Most people choose contract hire as they find it's the best option to obtain and pay for a brand new car. Customers can choose a new car from more than 20 manufacturers, on a three or five-year lease. Full insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, tyre and windscreen replacement are all included in a single monthly payment.

    Many cars are available simply by customers transferring their allowance to Motability for the period of the agreement. However, on larger or more expensive models, an additional payment (known as an advance payment) may be required.

    Who can apply?
    The scheme is available to anyone who is receiving one of the following benefits and has at least 12 months award length remaining when they apply:

    • Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance
    • War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.

    Getting on the road
    Cars are supplied through a network of over 3,500 Motability dealerships across the UK. There is also a national network of accredited retailers of powered wheelchairs and scooters.

    Adaptations to cars
    For most Motability customers, a standard production car is suitable for their needs, but special adaptations are needed for around 10% of customers, to enable them to drive safely or travel in comfort as a passenger.

    Providing additional financial help
    Motability also awards grants to help those people who need additional financial help to obtain the mobility solution they need. These grants go towards a range of essential vehicle adaptations and conversions, the advance payment towards a chosen car and to assist in the funding of driving lessons.

    For further information about the Motability Scheme, please telephone 0845 456 4566, or visit the Motability website at www.motability.co.uk

    Find a dealer:
    http://www.motabilityonline.co.uk/site/dealers/find_a_dealer/dealer_locator.jsp


     
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