Can you haggle with Motability?

The Motability team negotiates with car manufacturers every three months to get the best prices for scheme users, so the haggling has already been done on the cost of the car by the time you come to lease your car.

Can you get a discount on a mobility car?

Yes, Motability, the Charity, have discounts and offers set up specifically for customers.

Is it worth using the Motability scheme?

Is a mobility car worth it? A mobility car is absolutely worth it, particularly if you struggle to get around via other forms of transport or may not be able to afford a car otherwise. Motability states that the car is for the benefit of the disabled person.

What is the good condition bonus with the Motability scheme?

The Good Condition Bonus is our way of saying thank you for looking after your Motability Scheme car. When you return your car at the end of your lease, it is sold, either online through a network of dealers, or at an auction house.

Can you hand your Motability car back early?

Yes, you can cancel your Motability car early. Typically Motability Scheme agreements run for three or five years. However, if you need to cancel your lease early, there may be concessions that allow you to end it before this term.

Motability - a guide to the car leasing scheme for disabled people

Can I keep my Motability car after 3 years?

The end of your lease. At the end of your lease you just hand your car back and if like most customers you choose to stay with us, you can select a new car and take another lease. Motability Scheme leases generally run for three years from the date that you took delivery of your car.

Do Motability cars have trackers?

All new customers and those renewing their agreements with the Motability car scheme will now be forced to have a location tracker fitted to their car, if they live in a care home or have an open insurance policy.

Can I get a second hand car on Motability?

Can I use the Motability scheme vehicle for a used car? No, the Motability scheme is only available for new cars.

Can I use my husbands Motability car for work?

Only you or your spouse can use the Motability vehicle to commute to work. While you or your spouse can use the vehicle to travel to work, neither of you can't use it for any unauthorised business purposes like as a delivery vehicle or taxi.

How much do dealers make on Motability cars?

The only things i know for sure is a salesperson will make between £45 – £55 commission on each sale. The dealership will get rewards from motability £100 for giving you the new car, £75 for taking the old car back, and £40 for the 1st service – in addition to the servicing costs.

Why are Motability cars so expensive now?

The ongoing manufacturing delays are continuing to affect delivery times for new cars, these delays are also affecting delivery times for cars ordered through the Motability Scheme. Increasing costs for component parts (such as semiconductor chips) and logistics are also adding pressure to the cost of new cars.

How often do Motability prices change?

Our price lists are updated every three months so that we can offer our customers the best deals from each manufacturer. We also offer a 'Price Guarantee' meaning the price confirmed at the time of your application is the price you pay even if the price changes before you collect your car.

Can you drive a mobility car without the disabled person in it?

Only drivers listed as permitted drivers on the Certificate of Motor Insurance are insured to drive your Motability Scheme car. Remember, the car must be used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs to be in the car for every journey.

Can my son drive my Motability car?

Please note that drivers who have their own fully comprehensive insurance cover are not permitted to drive your Motability Scheme vehicle, unless they have been added to your lease as a named driver.

Can I use my mums Motability car for work?

The car is covered for social, domestic and pleasure purposes including travel directly between home and permanent place of work, at all times under the Certificate of Motor Insurance.

Where do ex-Motability cars go?

Motability Operations Ltd sell all cars that are received back at the end of contract. This is done through the combination of an online system with a network of dealers. If you are interested in an ex-Motability car, you should contact your local dealer to see if any are available.

Can you smoke in a Motability car?

You are allowed to smoke in your Motability car. Motability Scheme cars are hired to customers for private use and the 'smoke-free' legislation does not apply to private cars.

Why are there so few cars on Motability?

The shortage of even a single chip can – and is – significantly impacting car production. This is why the latest prices for the Motability Scheme may be a little different to what you are used to. You may have noticed that a few car brands are currently unavailable on the Scheme.

Can u get a Range Rover on Motability?

For those interested in Land Rover Motability there are restrictions on what vehicles can be included in the Motability Scheme; sadly Land Rover vehicles are not eligible.

Can I keep my Motability car for an extra year?

Or, if you have adaptations on your car or the mileage is likely to be less than 15,000 at the end of the agreement, it may be possible to keep the car for a further one or two years. You may be able to request a lease extension in the 'Current lease' section of your Motability Scheme online account.

Do I get no claims bonus on Motability?

As the vehicle is owned by Motability Operations Ltd you will not accrue any personal no-claims bonus. Any personal no-claims history held before joining the Scheme may no longer be accepted by insurers if you leave the Scheme.

Can I change my Motability car if I don't like it?

When you lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme you agree to lease your car for the full length of the agreement. If, however, you have a valid reason to end your agreement early, you will need to call us to discuss this further.

What happens to my Motability car if I don't get PIP?

We will write to you to let you know that your leasing agreement will end and we'll support you through the process of handing your car back. If you have not been awarded PIP following a DLA to PIP reassessment you may be eligible for a transition support package.

How long are Motability leases?

Motability Scheme leases generally run for three years from the date that you took delivery of your car. This date will be shown on your lease agreement. Three months before the end of your lease agreement , we will send you a letter to remind you that it is time to choose a new car on the Scheme.

How much is the Motability allowance?

The Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. This allowance can be used to cover the cost of a Motability Scheme lease agreement. This allowance is currently £64.50 per week (as of 11/04/2022).