Some ex-Motability cars can be excellent value, but make sure you do plenty of research before you buy one. When buying a used car, an ex-Motability car could be a good option. The Motability Scheme allows disabled people to lease a brand new car using their mobility allowance.
The Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. This allowance can be used to cover the cost of a Motability Scheme lease agreement. This allowance is currently £62.25 per week (as of 08/04/2020).
At the end of your lease you just hand your car back and if like most customers you choose to stay with us, you can select a new car and take another lease. Motability Scheme leases generally run for three years from the date that you took delivery of your car.
Only drivers listed as permitted drivers on the Certificate of Motor Insurance are insured to drive your Motability Scheme car. In practice, this means other named drivers in the household can use the car for shopping and other routine activities, as long as the disabled person will benefit.
The Motability Scheme can use your mobility allowance to help you obtain a suitable wheelchair accessible vehicle. There are two main options within the scheme: A new Motability car on a three-year or five-year contract hire lease. A new or used car on hire purchase, over a term of two to five years.
To ensure that our customers are gaining direct benefit from their Motability Scheme car, we may consider fitting a location tracker in certain situations. Location trackers are just one of the many ways that we act to protect the Scheme from abuse and to ensure that the cars are used for the benefit of our customers.
10 Of the Most Popular Motability Cars in 2019
- Nissan Qashqai. With state-of-the-art Intelligent Mobility technology on board, it's no surprise that the Qashqai has established itself as one of the most popular Motability vehicles in the UK.
- Volkswagen Tiguan.
- Kia Sportage.
- Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
- Vauxhall Astra.
If you'd rather go for a slightly larger, family-size SUV our top recommendation of the four-wheel drive models available on Motability is the Skoda Karoq. Although the Karoq is based on the same platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan, it has a more comfortable ride around town and at motorway speeds.
Only drivers listed as permitted drivers on the Certificate of Motor Insurance are insured to drive your Motability car. Remember, the car must be used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs to be in the car for every journey.
PIP rates
| PIP rate | Weekly rates 2020/2021 |
|---|
| PIP Daily Living Enhanced Rate | £89.15 |
| PIP Daily Living Standard Rate | £59.70 |
| PIP Mobility Enhanced Rate | £62.25 |
| PIP Mobility Standard Rate | £23.60 |
Motability will now insure up to three people drive the car. The Mobility Allowance recipient does not need to be one of these named drivers. So, if you qualify for a Motability car but don't actually drive, you can nominate up to 3 drivers (who could be relatives, friends or carers) to drive the car on your behalf.
The car is covered for social, domestic and pleasure purposes including travel directly between home and permanent place of work, at all times under the Certificate of Motor Insurance. If you require to use the car for any other purpose, please contact RSA Motability (RSAM) to request cover for business use.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY CAR? As this is a new car, delivery times will vary from manufacturer and model – the dealership will be able to tell you at the time you order. Most delivery times will take a couple of weeks, although this could be as long as 3-6 months depending on vehicle specification and lead time.
You must have at least 12 months remaining on your allowance when you join the Scheme. Unfortunately, the Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease a car through the Motability Scheme. You can find out if you are eligible for the Scheme by using the Eligibility Checker .
Mobility Allowance was a means tested monthly payment payable by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people who are aged 16 and over and under age 66, and who have a disability and are unable to walk or use public transport and who would benefit from a change in surroundings; (for example, by financing the occasional
Can I Get a Car on PIP? PIPs come in two parts, a daily living component and a mobility component. You'll receive either the standard or enhanced rate, but only people who qualify for the higher payment of the mobility component are eligible to join the Motability scheme.
The 595 Abarth has a 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 145 bhp as a five speed manual or robotised sequential automatic with steering wheel mounted paddles. You'll hit 62mph in 7.8 seconds while still return 47.1 miles per gallon and the top speed of 127 mph can be reached without too much of a struggle.
With Motability you simply exchange your higher rate mobility allowance to lease a brand new car for 3 years. All you will have to pay for is the petrol. You don't have to be able to drive yourself. You can get up to 2 other people to drive for you.
Cars that cost all of your mobility allowance with no Advance Payment: There are over 140 cars that cost the same as your allowance, which means you swap the whole of your weekly mobility allowance for the car of your choice. There is no Advance Payment on these models.
To get your tax exemption you need to obtain a Certificate of Entitlement to DLA or PIP. This should be sent through automatically. If your certificate has been lost or stolen you will need to replace it. You will also need to get a new certificate if either the registered keeper or the vehicle changes.
If you get between 8 and 11 points in total, you'll get the mobility component of PIP at the standard rate. If you get at least 12 points in total, you'll get the mobility component at the enhanced rate.
If you're looking for a Motability vehicle that offers extra safety in dangerous driving conditions as well as being suitable for off-road adventures, then a 4x4 is a great choice and we stock some of the best ones from the world's leading manufacturers including Ford, Hyundai and Dacia.
The Ford Focus ST3 Hatchback is currently available on the Motability scheme for £1,845 Advance Payment from John Mulholland Ford, Randalstown. Contact one of our Ford Motability specialists today to find out more.
Unfortunately, there are restrictions on what vehicles can be included in the Motability Scheme; sadly Jaguar vehicles are not eligible.
Unfortunately, Lexus vehicles are not currently eligible on the Motability scheme.
Motability Scheme leases generally run for three years from the date that you took delivery of your car. This date will be shown on your lease agreement. Three months before the end of your lease agreement , we will send you a letter to remind you that it is time to choose a new car on the Scheme.
The range available on the Motability Scheme includes their compact, stylish city cars, the Mercedes-Benz A and B class models, packed full of the latest technology; or if you're looking for something a bit bigger, there are also CLA models to choose from.
The A1and Q2 are the new Audi cars you can apply for on the Motability Scheme. It is often possible to have access and driving adjustments made to the vehicle for your safety and comfort.
