Motability

The Motability Scheme offers an all-inclusive package that allows anyone in receipt of either: the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HMRC DLA), the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP), the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), to use their mobility allowance to lease a car, scooter, powered wheelchair or wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Rather than collecting a PIP allowance (Personal Independence Payment) this can be exchanged to lease a vehicle from a manufacturer using the Motability Operations programme.

The HRMC-DLA can be awarded to disabled children aged three and above. So, if you are a parent or guardian of a child who receives the allowance, you can order a car for use on their behalf. As long as you, or your child, receives either the HRMC-DLA or WPMS you are eligible to lease a car through Motability. 

You should expect to receive the allowance for the full length of the agreement you choose. However, Motability accepts applications as long as you have at least 12 months of your award remaining when you apply.

There are a number of good options: 

• Talk to the Motability specialist at a Van Centre. They can give you all the information you need. 
• View  dimensions and other technical data in the configurator.
• Arrange a test drive or ride to experience the vehicle first hand. 

Two named drivers means that you can still lease a new vehicle even if you do not drive – simply nominate two drivers who can drive on your behalf. There are a few rules surrounding who can drive your car: 

• Named drivers should live within five miles of the disabled customer’s address. Motability will, however, consider requests to include drivers outside of this range where this is essential to support the customer’s mobility needs 
• Drivers under 25 are restricted to vehicles with an ABI Insurance Group 16 or lower and with a power output of 120 brakehorse power (BHP) or less 
• Only one named driver under 21 is allowed – this could be the disabled customer, or another driver living at the same address 

The easy way to start driving  your  Volkswagen today 

Contract hire is the most popular option for Motability customers; you can lease a vehicle from them and use it as your own. That way you don't need to give the admin a thought, Motability will take care of it all: 

• Insurance and personal accident cover 
• Servicing and maintenance 
• Full breakdown assistance from The AA 
• Windows, windscreen or replacement tyres fitted by Kwik- Fit 
• You can also choose a new car every three years 

Through contract hire, your motor insurance is organised for you, through Royal and Sun Alliance. This includes social and domestic driving as well as travel to and from your workplace. You can find out more through the Motability website or see our latest offers.