Question 1

How Much Does A Motability Car Cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the Motability vehicle that you choose. Most cars will require all of your weekly Mobility Allowance (currently £#HRMCDLA#, or £#WPMS# if you receive the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement), though there are normally around 30 vehicles that cost less than the full allowance, giving you some money back.
Remember, it's only the Mobility element of your allowance that is exchanged for a car, not your whole allowance.
There are usually around 100 vehicles available that require no upfront Advance Payment, but if you choose a more expensive model, it’s likely you will need to pay an Advance Payment at the beginning of the agreement. This can range from £49 up to many thousands of pounds.

Question 2

Which Cars Are Not Available On The Motability Scheme?

Accepted Answer

People often ask if they can get a Range Rover on Motability. Some of the car manufacturers who do not currently participate in the Motability Scheme include Land Rover, Jaguar, Isuzu and the electric carmakers Tesla and Polestar.
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Question 3

Will I Have To Pay Extra For A Metallic Colour?

Accepted Answer

Standard metallic colours are normally included in the price, so you can choose a Motability car with metallic paint at no extra cost. Special edition paint or premium paint may cost extra.

Question 4

When Do Motability Update Their Vehicle Prices?

Accepted Answer

The Motability Scheme vehicle price list is updated every three months. It includes a 'Price Guarantee', which means the Advance Payment price of the vehicle at the time you place the order is the price you'll pay to the dealer, even if the price goes up before your handover date.
The new Advance Payment prices for Motability cars are released on:

1st January
1st April
1st July
1st October

In addition, vehicles can be added or removed from the scheme list at any time.
It normally takes the car manufacturers and their dealers a few days to update the new Motability prices on their own websites. 
At MotaClarity we regularly check the latest prices, write an updated guide to the best new mobility car deals and give customers an easy way to find the car manufacturers downloadable Motability car price brochures. 
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Question 5

Can I Order Any Car On Motability?

Accepted Answer

Not every new car that's available for sale in UK showrooms can be leased through the Motability Scheme, but there is a huge range of makes and models that you can. In fact, around 30 new car manufacturers participate in the Motability Scheme.
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Question 6

Can I Lease An Electric Car Through Motability?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The number of 100% electric vehicles available to order through the Motability Scheme is growing all the time. As demand for electric vehicles (or EVs) in the UK continues to rise there's bound to be significant growth in the number of electric cars leased by people with a disability through the scheme.
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The Motability worry-free motoring package also includes a free charging solution for customers who order a 100% electric car for the first time. Customers can choose between a fitted home charging point or access to a dedicated public charging network. The charging solution is free, but customers are still responsible for the cost of the electricity they use to charge up the vehicle. 
There's also a great range of hybrid vehicles available to lease through the Motability Scheme, including full hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
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Question 7

Who Installs Electric Vehicle Home Chargers For Motability?

Accepted Answer

If you’re thinking of getting an electric vehicle (EV) through the Motability Scheme, you’ll be pleased to learn that the Motability worry-free package includes a fitted home electric charging point for Motability customers who lease a 100% battery-powered electric car.
The installation of the charging point will be handled directly by Motability's partner Ohme, and whilst the charging solution is free (for simple installations), you will still be responsible for paying for the electricity used to charge your EV.
Electric Motability Cars
If you are unable to fit a home charging point at your home, for example if your house doesn’t have off-street parking, then you’ll be able to access a network of BP Pulse charging points for simple on-street charging.

Question 8

How Is The Motability Advance Payment Calculated?

Accepted Answer

The Advance Payment of each vehicle is negotiated between car manufacturers and Motability. They will consider factors such as the price of the vehicle, the estimated cost of regular servicing and maintenance, and the typical resale value of the vehicle when it is handed back at the end of the lease.

Question 9

How Can I Check The Vehicle Dimensions?

Accepted Answer

There are several good options to help you to work out if a car will be right for you:

Download a vehicle brochure (many can be downloaded on MotaClarity), arrange for the manufacturer to post one out to you via their website or pick one up from your local dealership.
If there’s a car you’re interested in, talk to a Motability specialist at a Motability dealership that supplies that brand of car. They'll be able to give you all the information you need.
Visit the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers website, which has information about accessibility features like seat heights, headroom, door openings and boot sizes for many Motability Scheme cars. 

Research Institute for Disabled Consumers

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