The Motability Scheme Buying and adapting a car can be expensive. The Motability Scheme, run by the independent not-for-profit organisation, Motability, gives people with disabilities the opportunity to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair at an affordable price.
and parents and carers can join on behalf of a child aged three and above. The vehicle must be used for the benefit of the disabled person.
Eligibility
Powered wheelchairs or scooters
The Motability Scheme can help you with leasing a car if you're getting the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement or the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). You can apply if you have 12 months or more of your Disability Living Allowance 'award' remaining. If your award is not renewed during the full length of your chosen scheme, your car, powered wheelchair or scooter will need to be returned. Even if you do not drive yourself, you can apply for a car as a passenger and propose two other people as your drivers. You can also apply for a car on behalf of a child aged three or over who is entitled to the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance.
Cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) You can lease a new car supplied by a Motabilityaccredited dealer for at least three years. Insurance, routine servicing and breakdown assistance are included. A wide range of adaptations are also available. You may need to pay for the fitting and removal of any adaptations. You can choose to pay your total weekly allowance or part of your weekly allowance to lease a vehicle. This will depend on the model you choose. For more expensive vehicles, you will need to top-up your allowance by paying an Advance Payment (AP). Up to two named drivers are included as part of the lease, allowing non-drivers to join the Scheme
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At the end of the period, the car is returned to Motability Operations who operate the car schemes under contract to Motability.
With a Motability scooter or powered wheelchair, you can get a new scooter or powered wheelchair of your choice every three years. Insurance, loss and damage protection, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance, repairs and replacement tyres and batteries are included in the cost of the lease. You can choose to pay your total weekly allowance or part of your weekly allowance to lease a vehicle. This will depend on the model you choose. You will also need to make a non-refundable payment at the beginning of your lease.
Contact Motability To find out more about the Motability Scheme, phone Motability on 0300 456 4566, minicom: 0300 037 0100 (Lines are open 8am - 7pm Monday to Friday, 9am - 1pm Saturday) or www.motability.co.uk ŠCrown Copyright