Motability

Motability scheme allowing people to exchange either their higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance or their war pensioners' mobility supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.

Telephone number: 0300 456 4566 / Textphone: 0300 037 0100

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Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Support available
  3. Who can access the service
  4. How to access the service

Overview

The Motability Scheme allows people to exchange their mobility allowance to lease a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair.


Support available

  • Car scheme
  • Wheelchair and scooter scheme
  • Advice and guidance

Who can access the service

This service is available to those who receive mobility allowances set out by Motability and have at least 12 months' award length remaining.

Check on their website if think you are eligible.


How to access the service

Please contact the company directly.