Motability Cars
An introduction to the Motability Scheme & choosing suitable car for your needs
Sandicliffe is a dedicated supporter of the Motability car scheme in the East Midlands, with dealer locations in Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough. We sell a wide range of Motability lease cars, configured for the varied needs of our disabled customers. With the help of our specialist team, extensive stock of vehicles and flexible payment options, you can find the perfect car to get you from A to B in safety, comfort and style.
What is the Motability Scheme?
The Motability Scheme allows disabled people to put money from their UK government-funded mobility allowance towards leasing a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter. At Sandicliffe, we specialise as a Motability car dealer. Since the scheme was set up in 1978, it has helped over 4 million people gain access to a vehicle, and given £19 million of financial support to its customers!
The ultimate goal of the Motability Scheme is simple; helping disabled people find an affordable and practical car through no-strings-attached financial support.
How does it work?
The combined efforts of the Motability charity and Motability Operations have provided disabled people with a worry-free transport solution across the UK. Motability are responsible for all funds raised for the scheme, while Motability Operations manages and maintains all customer payments for leasing their vehicles.
All Motability activity is contracted and follows strict policy guidelines, so you are guaranteed a transparent and honest service.
When you lease a motability car, the funds from your mobility allowance are paid straight to Motability Operations. Providing that you are still eligible, you can contract-out a new car every three years, along with a list of additional benefits.
Benefits of joining the Motability Scheme
- A brand new car every three years, or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) every five years
- A fully comprehensive Insurance policy, including two named drivers from RSA Motability (RSAM)
- Regular service and maintenance at your local Sandicliffe Motability dealer
- Full breakdown assistance from the RAC
- Annual vehicle tax
- Replacement tyres from Kwik Fit
- Windscreen repair or replacement
- 60,000 mileage allowance over three years for cars; 100,000 for WAVs
- Many adaptations at no extra cost
How to join
If you receive any of the following mobility allowances, you may be eligible for joining the Motability Scheme.
- Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA)
- Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP)
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
The second main requirement is that you have at least 12 months remaining on your allowance. Only the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility allowance is used. There is no age limit on the scheme and parents/guardians can lease a car on behalf of a disabled child aged three years or above.
If you meet these requirements then we suggest you speak to one of our motability car/WAV dealership advisors to request more information about eligibility and joining the scheme. You can also browse our website for all the latest new motability cars and WAV vehicles in stock. Call 0845 344 8124 to speak to an expert.
Choosing the right motability car/WAV for you
When you browse the extensive list of motability cars for sale at Sandicliffe, we advise that you keep a checklist of considerations so that you choose the perfect vehicle. At our various East Midlands dealers, we stock hundreds of Ford, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and Skoda motability cars. These range in size from small to family estate, SUV to MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).
- What will be the main purpose of the vehicle? e.g. visiting friends and family, traveling to appointments, driving in weekday traffic to work, driving long distances.
- How many people will regularly use the vehicle?
- How much motorway driving will be needed?
- Is parking an issue?
- Are you able to change gears easily?
- Do you need to take extra equipment? e.g. wheelchair or scooter
- What kind of area do you live in? e.g. small town or big city
The second main requirement is that you have at least 12 months remaining on your allowance. Only the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility allowance is used. There is no age limit on the scheme and parents/guardians can lease a car on behalf of a disabled child aged three years or above.
If you meet these requirements then we suggest you speak to one of our motability car/WAV dealership advisors to request more information about eligibility and joining the scheme. You can also browse our website for all the latest new motability cars and WAV vehicles in stock. Call 0845 344 8124 to speak to an expert.