mobility scheme - whats it all about?
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Motability is the company and its associated charity.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are the ones you can travel in in your chair; there are a variety of hoists and winches designed to help get the chair in (into the boot or a rooftop box typically) for someone who will not be travelling in their chair.
Most Motability vehicles are leased, although customers do then get the option to buy their vehicle after they have leased it for its normal fleet lifespan.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are included on the scheme but only a few are available without a hefty additional payment. People can apply for grants to help with that payment, particularly if the only model or models that meet their needs are the pricey ones.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are the ones you can travel in in your chair; there are a variety of hoists and winches designed to help get the chair in (into the boot or a rooftop box typically) for someone who will not be travelling in their chair.
Most Motability vehicles are leased, although customers do then get the option to buy their vehicle after they have leased it for its normal fleet lifespan.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles are included on the scheme but only a few are available without a hefty additional payment. People can apply for grants to help with that payment, particularly if the only model or models that meet their needs are the pricey ones.
Person trades their Higher rate Mobility component of DLA/PIP,or War Pensions Mobility Supplement(not sure if that is still about), for a car on lease,they pay most or all of their money(usually including yearly increases) plus a deposit,from £nil to £several thousand.
Lease is for 60k miles over 3 years,inc free servicing,insurance,tyres(within reason),RAC,etc. Ones that are driveable from a wheelchair need a lot of mods & are v. expensive,some grants available but I think there is a waiting list.Also ones that you can wheel a chair into,again needing adaptions.Other aids like a steering wheel ball are allowed too,especially if they dont change the car.
Most are super minis & saloons, with suitable access & room for a chair in the boot.
All listed at motability.co.uk,although sometimes dealers will have special offers on cars with lower deposits.
Lease is for 60k miles over 3 years,inc free servicing,insurance,tyres(within reason),RAC,etc. Ones that are driveable from a wheelchair need a lot of mods & are v. expensive,some grants available but I think there is a waiting list.Also ones that you can wheel a chair into,again needing adaptions.Other aids like a steering wheel ball are allowed too,especially if they dont change the car.
Most are super minis & saloons, with suitable access & room for a chair in the boot.
All listed at motability.co.uk,although sometimes dealers will have special offers on cars with lower deposits.
OP all the information you need is on the Motability website.
But to add a bit to all that has been posted:
Standard cars are just that, no major modifications but they can have hand controls, steering spinners or hoists fitted as they are all easily removed.
Manufactures do special offers to boost their sales figures because Motability sale are a big part of their business.
Standard cars are on a 3 year lease but if you haven't done many miles Motability 'might' let you extend it for a further 2 years. There are no hard and fast rules.
WAVs (Wheelchair accessible vehicle) are ones that a person in a wheelchair can travel in the back of a converted
vehicle. They have lowered floors, ramp access, tie down strap (for the wheelchair) and a seat belt for the person in the wheelchair.
These are on a 5 year lease.
Drive from vehicles are vans that are converted so a person in a wheelchair can drive the van. Very major modifications that vary dependant on the needs of the user. Again a 5 year lease.
Motability users often (always?) get a very bad response on here but trust me if Motability find any misuse they come down hard, very hard.
OP if you, or anyone else wants any more info please ask, I work for a company that does WAV and drive from for Motability and private sales.
But to add a bit to all that has been posted:
Standard cars are just that, no major modifications but they can have hand controls, steering spinners or hoists fitted as they are all easily removed.
Manufactures do special offers to boost their sales figures because Motability sale are a big part of their business.
Standard cars are on a 3 year lease but if you haven't done many miles Motability 'might' let you extend it for a further 2 years. There are no hard and fast rules.
WAVs (Wheelchair accessible vehicle) are ones that a person in a wheelchair can travel in the back of a converted
vehicle. They have lowered floors, ramp access, tie down strap (for the wheelchair) and a seat belt for the person in the wheelchair.
These are on a 5 year lease.
Drive from vehicles are vans that are converted so a person in a wheelchair can drive the van. Very major modifications that vary dependant on the needs of the user. Again a 5 year lease.
Motability users often (always?) get a very bad response on here but trust me if Motability find any misuse they come down hard, very hard.
OP if you, or anyone else wants any more info please ask, I work for a company that does WAV and drive from for Motability and private sales.
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