Is there a mileage limit on Motability cars?
Mileage, driving limits and lease terms For cars, it’s 20,000 miles per year on a standard three-year lease (60,000 miles in total). For WAVs, your five-year lease package includes a mileage allowance of 100,000 miles or 60,000 miles for a three-year lease in a Nearly New WAV. Cons Of The Motability Scheme There is also a mileage limit across the length of the lease. Drivers who regularly cover long distances may face extra charges if they exceed the 20,000 mile a year allowance, so it’s important to consider your typical annual mileage.
Can you buy a Motability car after the 3 years?
If you’re coming to the end of your Motability lease, you might be hoping to buy your car and keep it. However, since December 2023, Motability no longer allows customers to purchase their leased vehicles directly. No, you’re not able to buy the Motability Scheme vehicle at the end of your lease.The options available at the end of your lease are: Lease another vehicle through the Scheme. See if you can keep your current vehicle for longer. Return your vehicle and have your mobility allowance reinstated.
Is it worth buying my Motability car?
Buying an ex-Motability can be a great way to get a nearly new car for a bargain price. Most Motability leases end after three years, so the car won’t be much older than this and there can be some great discounts to be had. Motability vehicles can be great-value secondhand buys because the scheme gives the supplying dealer the first option to buy the car back at the end of the lease, often at a reduced price, allowing it to be sold at a competitive price on the used market.