We chose independence You can use your mobility allowance to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair on the Motability Scheme. Our car lets us attend Joshua’s hospital appointments without the worry of how we will get there. Victoria, Joshua’s mum What is the Motability Scheme? The Motability Scheme makes it possible for you to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair without the worry of owning and running one. You use your government-funded mobility allowance to join the Motability Scheme and all or part of the allowance is transferred for the duration of the lease. You can apply to join the Scheme if you receive one of the following: Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Before, I had to rely on other people, but now I can go out on my own. Maxwell Cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) With the Motability Scheme you can lease a car for three years or a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) for five years. Vehicle adaptations are available through the Scheme to help with vehicle access, equipment loading and driving. Even if you do not drive, you can nominate somebody to drive the vehicle on your behalf, as long as the vehicle is used for your benefit. This means that parents and carers can join the Scheme on behalf of a child aged three and above. What’s included? The lease of a new vehicle with: Insurance Servicing and maintenance Full breakdown assistance 60,000 mileage allowance over three years for standard cars: 100,000 for WAVs Window and windscreen repair or replacement My Motability vehicle enabled me to live at university independently and to travel home when I needed to. Aaron Many adaptations at no extra cost Replacement tyres Vehicle tax is arranged annually You either pay your total weekly allowance or part of your weekly allowance to lease a vehicle, depending on the car you choose. For more expensive vehicles, you will need to top-up your allowance by paying an Advance Payment (AP). You can see the full range of cars available through our online car search at motability.co.uk/cars-and-wavs In some circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help towards Advance Payments, adaptations, WAVs or driving lessons. For more details, please call 0300 456 4566. Scooters and Powered Wheelchairs Not everyone choosing the Motability Scheme leases a car. Scooters and Powered Wheelchairs are also available. What’s included? The lease of a new scooter or powered wheelchair with Loss and damage protection Insurance Breakdown assistance Servicing, maintenance and repairs Tyre and battery replacement You can choose from over 300 products, with most available for less than your weekly allowance. To see the full list visit motability.co.uk As someone who is always on the go, the Motability Scheme has allowed me to keep my independence. James Wet, fold and seal before you post. Want to find out more? Simply fill in your details below and return this FREEPOST form to us for more information. Alternatively, you can call us on FREEPHONE 0800 093 1000 (8.30am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday) or visit motability.co.uk to request an information pack. Please send me information about: (you can tick more than one box) Motability Cars Motability Adaptations Motability Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) Motability Scooters and Powered Wheelchairs Name.......................................................................................................................... Address. .................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................ Postcode................................................................................................................... Telephone................................................................................................................ Email........................................................................................................................... Are you a health professional/mobility adviser? Yes/No We do not pass your details to third parties. However, we may contact you by letter, phone or email to check that you have received your information pack and answer any questions you may have. If you do not want this, please tick this box. Ref: MO156K Motability Operations is the trading name of Motability Operations Group Plc, a limited company who operate the Car Scheme and Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme under contract to Motability. Motability Operations Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Charity in England and Wales No: 299745. Motability Warwick House Roydon Road Harlow Essex CM19 5PX
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