Since it was set up by the Government in 1977 Motability has provided millions of cars, powered wheelchairs and scooters to help disabled people and their families enjoy freedom and independence. Currently there are over 500,000 people and their families enjoying worry-free mobility through Motability.
The Motability scheme enables those in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter through the contract hire or hire purchase schemes The most popular is the Car Scheme, which provides a new car for three years with breakdown cover, comprehensive insurance, tyre changes, maintenance, repairs and a tax disc sent in the post at no extra cost. Non-drivers can also apply for a car, nominating two other people as drivers, and parents or carers can apply on behalf of a child.
As a national charity, Motability also raises funds and provides financial assistance to customers towards the cost of larger cars, adaptations, driving lessons and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
