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What is the Motability Scheme?

The Motability Scheme offers affordable, worry free motoring through an all-inclusive leasing package to help disabled people, their families and carers regain their independence and become mobile!

With the Motability Scheme you simply exchange all or part of your mobility allowance to lease a brand-new car, and you'll enjoy the reassurance of a new car with none of the worries associated with buying and running an older one. Bristol Street Motors is proud to support the Motability Scheme in the UK, and can offer a wide choice of vehicles, award-winning service and vehicle adaptions if required.

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How does the Motability Scheme work?

If you qualify for one of the below mobility allowances, you can exchange all or part of your allowance for a new car. You don't need to worry about managing the finances - payments are made directly from the Department of Work and Pensions to Motability.

Am I eligible for the Motability Scheme?

Don't worry - you don't have to undergo any medical assessments to join the Motability Scheme! If you receive one of the following mobility allowances, and have at least 12 months' award length remaining, you could be eligible!

You can also apply on behalf of a child aged three or older, as long as they are entitled to the Higher Mobility component of DLA. If you're not sure whether you're eligible to join the Motability Scheme, our friendly team is on hand to answer any questions.

Higher Rate Motability Component of the Disability Living Allowance

War Pensioners' Motability Supplement

Enhanced Rate of the Motability Component of Personal Independence Payment

Armed Forces Independence Payment

Why join the Motability Scheme?

Nothing should stop you living a full life, with independence and freedom. The Motability Scheme opens the doors to those things, with worry free motoring that helps you to keep moving.

When you have a condition or disability, being able to get around can mean the difference between living a full and happy life or not. Here at Bristol Street Motors we have a passion for helping people find that freedom.

Our Motability experts are here to help you every step of the way - from confirming eligibility and choosing the perfect vehicle to meet your needs, to organising the tax, insurance, roadside assistance, servicing and maintenance. All you have to do is choose your car!

Joining the Motability Scheme through Bristol Street Motors, gives you so much more than a car. Our fully accredited, specialist teams provide everything you need for worry free motoring.

As part of the scheme you will receive:

A brand-new car every three years

Servicing, repairs, tax and insurance for up to 3 named drivers

Tyre & Windscreen replacement cover

Full RAC Priority One breakdown cover

60,000 mile allowance over the three years

One-off advance payment option to upgrade

Specialist vehicle adaptions

To place an application you will need*

Award notice / letter of entitlement

Proof of address

Driving license / licenses

Grant letter if applicable

* Customer must have 12 months allowance remaining

Extra support from your Motability car

The Motability Scheme offers a range of specialist adaptions to help make driving or travelling that little bit easier. With over 500 adaptations to help you drive, store your wheelchair, or scooter, or get in and out of the car, we can help you find the right one for your needs. Many specialist adaptions can be fitted at no extra cost at the start of your lease.

Make the switch to an electric Motability car

The Motability Scheme is making the switch to electric more accessible to all drivers. When you lease your first pure electric Motability car, a home charge point can be installed at no extra cost.

Don't stress if you haven't got access to off-road parking, gain access to the BP Pulse Polar Network which offers over 8,000 charging points or have a chargepoint fitted at an approved drivers address.

Please note, to have a chargepoint installed at an approved drivers address, you must contact and get approval from Motability.

Other fantastic benefits when you join the Motability Scheme

Motability Scheme Online Account

Manage your lease from the comfort of your home with a Motability Scheme Online Account and have greater control in keeping your information up to date, without having to visit a dealership.

One of the handiest features in the Online Account is the option to add your bank details. Receive any payments or refunds by bank transfer, instead of waiting around for cheques to arrive and then clear your bank account.

You can also start your next Motability vehicle application online if you are an existing customer of the Scheme without an appointee. Completing your personal details and allowance information before visiting a dealership helps your Motability advisor dedicate more time to helping you find the perfect car.

Create a Motability Scheme Online Account today.

New Vehicle Payment

With the rising cost of living and energy expenses, you may qualify for a £750 New Vehicle Payment. This can greatly benefit your Motability car experience.

The £750 payment can be directly transferred to your local dealership to cover some or all of the Advance Payment of a new vehicle. The New Vehicle Payment provides increased flexibility when it comes to choosing your next Motability vehicle.

Eligible recipients include New-to-Scheme customers who have placed an order or received their new vehicle before the end of 2023. Additionally, existing Motability Scheme customers with an active agreement as of December 31st, 2021, are also eligible.

Good Condition Bonus

If you return your car in good condition at the end of your lease, you could be eligible for an up to £350 Good Condition Bonus.

When your lease ends and you return your Motability vehicle, it is then sold through a network of dealers or at an auction house. Returning your car in good condition helps Motability to achieve the best prices, keeping costs low for all customers.

The bonus amount depends on the length of your lease, and it's currently £250 for a three-year lease and £350 for a five-year lease. If you are eligible for the bonus, Motability will automatically send you the payment. The fastest way to receive the New Vehicle Payment and Good Condition Bonus is by bank transfer via the Motability Scheme Online Account.

Please note: the Good Condition Bonus is subject to assessment.

Facts

Parents or carers can also apply on behalf of a child aged 3 or above

Exchange all, or part of your mobility allowance to lease a brand new car from a huge choice of latest makes & models

One off Advance Payment options available for higher spec models

Just pay for your fuel - all other running costs are included

You get a brand new car every three years

Less than 10% of vehicles on the Scheme are adapted

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