The scheme helps disabled people access a vehicle and maintain a more independent lifestyle
There are now 815,000 customers across the UK using the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme(Image: Getty Images)
A new summer price list for the Motability Scheme – that helps disabled people access a vehicle and maintain a more independent lifestyle – has been launched online and there are now more than 840 vehicles to choose from.
The Motability Scheme offers a ‘Driving Lessons Grant Programme’, which can provide grants towards the cost of learning to drive for disabled people who have a provisional licence and want a full licence.
It also enables people in receipt of a disability benefit to transfer some or all of the payment to lease a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair, reports the Daily Record.
And a new set of leasing packages has just launched on the Motability Scheme website and shows there are now more than 840 vehicles to choose from.
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It comes after the latest figures from the company behind the life-changing scheme show there are now 815,000 customers across the UK using the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme.
People on 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) can join the scheme. A full list of qualifying benefits and award level required can be found on the Motability website.
As well as a new car, customers also benefit from insurance, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance, tyres and windscreen repairs as part of the package.
Commenting on the launch of the latest price list, Lisa Thomas, chief customer officer of Motability Operations, which runs the Motability Scheme, said: “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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If you are choosing a car or wheelchair-accessible vehicle, it’s important to be aware 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.
What else is included in the lease?
You will get a brand-new vehicle, and a full package which includes:
InsuranceServicing and maintenanceFull RAC breakdown assistanceYearly taxThree drivers – you can change these whenever you likeKwik Fit replacement tyresWindscreen repair or replacement60,000 mileage allowance over three years, or 100,000 for WAVWheelchair Accessible VehiclesMany adaptations at no extra cost
Full details on the Motability Scheme can be found on the website.