In terms of transport, in the past, those who didn’t have the money to fork out for an often highly priced, specially modified vehicle were faced with the task of hunting down and hiring expensive taxis or minibuses in order to be able to get from one place to another. Often, just finding the strength to fulfil this task can be hard. Lifting someone from a wheelchair, into a car and then back again can often pose a mammoth task, especially as you want to do so without causing either of you any pain. When you’re wheelchair bound, or caring for someone who is, then finding a way of getting from A to B quickly and without issues can often be very tricky, especially if you’re reliant on taxis and lifts from friends.
If you would like further information on this, please call their Customer Services team on 08 or visit their website at A Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) If you choose to buy a car with a Hire Purchase agreement, you will need to be receiving the mobility allowance for the full length of your agreement.
Their worry-free policy continues right to the end of your three-year lease with a seamless transfer to your new car.Īlmost all of their customers opt for Contract Hire, which includes all the benefits of their worry-free leasing package however, it is possible to buy a car outright using Hire Purchase, but this does not include insurance, servicing, maintenance and breakdown cover.You don't have to drive - you can nominate up to three other drivers.A choice of around 2,000 cars to choose from.Motability provide the car and the support you need so you can enjoy worry-free motoring, including: There are no waiting lists and no credit checks. If you would like assistance checking whether you are eligible for either the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, you should contact one of the following agencies:įor enquiries about DLA and PIP allowance: please visit the Direct gov website or call ‘about your DLA’ on 03457 123 456 or, for PIP call on 03įor enquiries about the WPMS or AFIP, visit the Veterans UK website or call them on 0808 1914 218 Only the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can make this decision. Please note, Motability does not decide who receives the Disability Living Allowance and is therefore not responsible for who is eligible for the Scheme. The Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease cars, scooters or powered wheelchairs through Motability. If you choose to lease a car through Motability's Contract Hire scheme you must have at least 12 months' award length remaining. Higher Rate Mobility Component (HRMC) of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - currently £62.55 per week, War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) - currently £69.85 per week or Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), the mobility element of the allowance is £62.55 per week. To lease a car from Motability, you must be receiving either:
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