Are you Eligible for Motability?
The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair by exchanging their Government funded mobility allowance.
Motability Eligible Allowances
Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HMRC DLA)
Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP)
War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
Motability Eligibility Facts
There is no upper age limit.
Parents or guardians can order a car on behalf of a child aged three years and above, who is receiving HRMC DLA.
You must have at least 12 months’ award length remaining.
Only the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility allowance is used.
The Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease a car through Motability.
Driver Information
Only one nominated driver under 21 is permitted. This can be you or another driver who lives at your address.
Drivers under 25 can only drive cars in the lower ABI insurance groups of 1-16, a brake horsepower rating of 115BHP or less.
Proposed drivers with certain convictions, disqualifications or endorsements within the last five years will not be allowed.
Would you like to add a driver?
If you receive the allowance but are unable to drive, you can nominate up to two drivers, and a third at an additional cost.
Friends, relatives or carers can apply on behalf of a child aged 3 and above.
Nominated drivers should normally live within five miles of the disabled customer's address.
Proposed drivers will also be needed to agree to the terms and conditions for using a Motability car.
Need Help Checking Your Eligibility?
Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (UK: 08457 123456 or DWP)
Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (NI: 028 9090 6182)
War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement/ Armed Forces Independence Payment (0800 169 2277 or Veterans UK website)
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