An autumn update will be issued in a few weeks
Hundreds of thousands of disabled people who use the Motability Scheme can expect an update next month. The latest data from the company behind the transformative Motability Scheme reveals that there are now 815,000 customers across the UK, including around 80,000 living in Scotland using the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme.
Both schemes are identical and managed by Motability Operations, with the name differing based on where you live, and allow those receiving a disability benefit, with an award for the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility component, to allocate some or all of the payment towards leasing a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair.
The new Autumn price list for leasing packages will be made available on the Motability Scheme website on October 1. This price list undergoes updates every three months.
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The current price list for leasing packages, which was launched on 1 July, boasts more than 860 vehicles to choose from at the time of writing. People receiving benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Scottish Adult DLA, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) and Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) are eligible to join the scheme, reports the Daily Record.
In addition to a new car, customers also receive insurance, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance, tyres and windscreen repairs as part of the deal. Lisa Thomas, chief customer officer of Motability Operations, commented on the launch of the summer price list, saying: “The Motability Scheme connects disabled people to lifechanging freedom and independence. Not only does it help to connect people to the world around them, but it also opens up greater opportunities, with Scheme customers able to work an additional two days a week on average.
“Drivers across the whole of the UK are experiencing rising motoring costs due to rising inflation, insurance and the impact of the shift to electric vehicles. We continue to work hard with manufacturers and partners to provide our customers with value and choice.”
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When selecting a car or wheelchair-accessible vehicle, it’s important to know that while some only use part or all of the mobility award payment, most require an advanced fee which can range from between £100 and £2,000.
As well as a brand-new vehicle, the package includes insurance, RAC breakdown assistance, servicing and maintenance, annual tax, Kwik Fit replacement tyres, windscreen repair or replacement, 60,000 mileage allowance over three years, or 100,000 for WAVWheelchair Accessible Vehicles and many adaptations at no extra cost. You can also add up to three drivers to your Motability Scheme vehicle.