INFORMATION ON MOTABILITY: Freephone 0800 034 0294

Helping Disabled People Become Mobile     

Options for buying or hiring a car using your mobility allowance

WHAT IS MOTABILITY? 

Motability is the name of the organisation set up by the government to help disabled people who receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component (HRMC) of the Disability Living Allowance, or the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement (WPMS),with leasing or buying a car,wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV),powered wheelchair or scooter.

The allowance, part or all of it covers the cost of a new car,powered wheelchair or scooter and is transferred by the Disability Benefits Unit. 

For more information and eligibility on the Motability scheme, please  click here 

WHAT IS THE DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE (DLA)?

 (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children and adults,who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled.

For more information please click here

HOW TO CLAIM 

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WHAT IS THE WAR PENSIONER'S MOBILITY SUPPLEMENT?

 For more information and eligibilty please click here

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE MOTABILITY SCHEME?

You must be receiving the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component (£42.30) of the DLA or the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement to be eligible for the Motability scheme.

For more information on motability,elgibility and how the  motability scheme works please "visit"  www.motability.co.uk

For an in-depth look at the qualification rules and eligibility for receiving the Higher Rate of the Mobility Component, including age and disability criteria please click here 

If you are eligible for the Motability scheme please Freephone 0800 034 0294 or search in the Mouseability search box for your nearest Motability Accredited Dealer.

Latest News:

Peugeot 207

The New Peugeot 207 has arrived at Regal Motors.

Regal Motors of Bilston, near Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, have launched the new 207,  which can be viewed at their showroom.

If you are looking for a new or used Peugeot car, Regal Motors will be able to help. 

This company welcomes the motability scheme and will give personal advice regarding all aspects of motability.

Please visit their website: http://www.regal-motors.co.uk  for more information.

The Mobility Roadshow 2006

This years Mobility Roadshow was held at Kemble Airfield, near Swindon.

The Roadshows unique attraction has always been the chance to test drive a range of adapted and specialist vehicles.

Many visitors had the opportunity to test drive vehicles on show, for accessibility, comfort and handling.

Amongst the many exhibitors were: Chevrolet Motability, Hyundai Motability,  Mitsubishi Motability, (with the Mitsubishi Colt, with no advance payment,) Nissan Motability, Citroen Motability, Peugeot Motability, Vauxhall, Saab, Chrysler motability, Suzuki Motability, Mazda Motability, Fiat Motability, Volkswagen Motability, Toyota, Mercedes Benz Motability, Ford Motability, Honda Motability and the range of Smart cars for Motability.

One of the great benefits of Motability and the Motability scheme,is that in many instances there are no advanced payments.

The next mobility roadshow will take place on the 19th, 20th and 21st July 2007 at the NEC Birmingham.