Motability

Do you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Allowance or the War Pensioners Mobility Supplement? Mobility Choices in partnership with Motability can help you get a new powered wheelchair or scooter of your choice from as little as £15 a week, and you keep the remainder of your allowance.

In the UK, over 1.7 million disabled people receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance and over 16,000 receive the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement. Currently, some 470,000 disabled people have chosen to pay their allowances to the Motability Scheme to meet the cost of having a car, powered wheelchair or scooter, through contract hire or hire purchase plans.

Are you eligible?

If you claim the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement, you’re eligible – it’s that simple. There are no credit checks and no waiting lists.

You can check your eligibility by calling one of the following:

1. For the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance contact the Department of Work and Pensions on 0845 712 3456
2. For War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement contact the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency on 0800 169 2277.

It’s so easy to join

Get mobile today! It’s simple. There are no waiting lists and no credit checks.

Simply exchange all or part of your allowance for your brand new powered wheelchair or scooter.

The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme

The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme offers an extensive range of products, including mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs, and accessories.

There are two options (contract hire and hire purchase) that enable you to turn your mobility allowance into a mobility solution for your needs. Mobility Choices will help you decide which option would be best suited for your personal preference and financial budget.

Contract Hire

With the convenience of a single monthly payment, no advance payment required, and all of the essential extras listed below, ‘Contract Hire’ means worry-free mobility.

Contract Hire includes:

• Powered wheelchair or scooter
• Insurance*
• Extended warranty*
• Servicing and repairs
• Tyres (excluding punctures) and batteries
• Breakdown cover

The period of the agreement is normally 3 years but can be between 1 – 4 years, depending on the vehicle chosen. The vehicle is returned at the end of the agreed period with no further costs incurred.

*You pay an excess in the event of theft, accidental damage, third party, or an extended warranty claim.

Hire Purchase

Some customers prefer to buy their own vehicle, particularly if special adaptations are needed. The period of the agreement is normally 3 years but can be between 1 - 5 years, depending on the vehicle chosen. You will own your vehicle after the agreement has ended.

Hire Purchase includes:

• Powered wheelchair or scooter
  
• Insurance*

You are responsible for organising and paying for any servicing, repairs and breakdown cover. However, you do have the option to purchase cover for these. The powered wheelchair or scooter usually comes with a 1-year manufacturer cover that will protect you against funding the cost of any serious manufacturer defects during the first year of ownership.

*You pay an excess in the event of theft, accidental damage, third party, or an extended warranty claim.

It’s easy to join, simply complete the enquiry form below and an adviser will contact you within 24 hours.