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What is Motability? A new lease of life If you’re disabled, Motability is a scheme that offers you a high-quality vehicle, which can be specially adapted to your needs. You simply exchange your qualifying mobility allowance for the car of your choice.
Am I eligible? Can I benefit from Motability?
As long as you’re in receipt of one of the following disability allowances (and it has at least 12 months remaining), you’ll be eligible for Motability:

• Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

• Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

• War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
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Motability

More about Motability

 Service & Repairs Regular services and routine repairs, to keep your vehicle running perfectly.
Insurance cover You can add up to three named drivers and can change these at any time.
A range of vehicles available Browse our Motability Offers, book a test drive or make an enquiry online. Cars available from Nil Advance Paymet
EV Home Chargepoint Home chargepoint and a standard installation If you’re leasing your first fully electric car on the Motability Scheme
Apply Now / My Account Head over to the Motability website and create an account so you can manage your lease flexibly, make changes or apply to be part of the scheme.
Motability Offers Browse our Motability Offers, book a test drive or make an enquiry online. Cars available from Nil Advance Paymet
Locations With branches in Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead, we’re perfectly placed to help disabled drivers throughout Cheshire and Merseyside.
Adaptions Every driver is different – and every disabled person has his or her own set of difficulties to overcome. Once you’ve chosen your car, we can have it modified so that it’s easier for you to access, store bulky items (such as a wheelchair) and drive.

FAQs

Do I need to be able to drive to join Motability?

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As long as you’re eligible, you can nominate up to three drivers (such as a family member, friend or carer) to do the driving for you.

What’s included with the lease?

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Other than fuel, your lease will include:

  • Insurance for up to three named drivers
  • Comprehensive servicing, repairs, MOTs and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) coverage
  • RAC Breakdown Assistance
  • Tyre repairs and replacements
  • Windscreen repairs
  • Several adaptations are provided at no extra cost

Does it matter how old I am?

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As long as you’re 21 or more and meet with Motability’s eligibility criteria, you can join the scheme. Parents or guardians of a child with a disability can also apply on their behalf.

Will I be able to stow my scooter or wheelchair?

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We’ll help you choose a Ford vehicle that is suitable for such a purpose – and provide an adaptation (such as a winch system) that allows easy storage of your mobility device.

Get in Touch With M53 Ford Today To Find Out How the Motability Scheme Could Help You.
Get in touch If you’d like to know more about Motability and how it can enhance your life, please get in touch with our Ellesmere Port or Birkenhead team at your earliest convenience. Find Out More