What is the Motability Scheme?
If you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you can use it to pay for a vehicle from a charity called Motability. You can choose from lots of different vehicles, for example cars, mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs. Getting a Mobility Scooter via The Motability Scheme You may be eligible if you receive on of the following: Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment. Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance.Mobility allowances If you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you might be able to use this to lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme. In order to be eligible you must get one of the qualifying mobility allowances, with at least 12 months left.Mobility allowances If you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you might be able to use this to lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme.The Motability Scheme is delivered on a day-to-day basis by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to the Motability Foundation. The Motability Foundation may be able to provide charitable grants to disabled people to access the Motability Scheme and use their vehicle more easily.You can get a Motability car or vehicle if you’ve been awarded: the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.
What are the disadvantages of motability?
Disadvantages of Motability One of the things that you may potentially have trouble with is the Advance Payment, which can be quite expensive on some vehicles and isn’t refunded at the end of the lease. Paying for your vehicle Your benefit will go directly to the Motability Scheme each month to pay for your lease. How much of your benefit will go towards your vehicle will depend on which one you choose. You’ll probably need to make a payment upfront if you choose a more expensive vehicle.Disadvantages of Motability The standard Motability car lease lasts for 3 years, and like all leases (and contract hire agreements) at the end of the contract you will not own the vehicle. Most people simply choose to lease another Motability vehicle, but it is possible to purchase the car.
Who qualifies for high rate motability?
The higher rate is for those with severe walking difficulties or who are deaf blind or severely visually impaired. As we’ll explain on this page, some children with severe behaviour problems can also claim it. A child can get it from the age of three. The higher rate is for those with severe walking difficulties or who are deaf blind or severely visually impaired.