The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to obtain powered wheelchair or scooter simply by using their government-funded mobility allowances. Customers exchange their allowance for a worry-free mobility package, including:

• Car, powered wheelchair or scooter
• Insurance
• Servicing
• Tyres
• Breakdown cover
• Adaptations and wheelchair accessible vehicles are also available.

See Who can use the Scheme

Over 470,000 customers currently choose Motability for their mobility needs and 97% of them would recommend the Scheme to their friends.

The Scheme is open to anyone who receives one of the following benefits, and has at least 12 months' award length remaining when they apply:

• Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance
• War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.

How the Scheme Works:

Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme includes:

• A powered wheelchair or scooter
• A powered wheelchair or scooter
• Full insurance
• Servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Tyres and batteries
• Breakdown cover
• Free no obligation home demonstration

There's also a hire purchase alternative for people who wish to own the car, wheelchair or scooter at the end of the agreement.