The Motability program is a government-funded program that allows people that have a disability to exchange their weekly mobility allowance for funds to lease a car. Using this towards wheelchair accessible vehicles, cars with adaptations for disabilities, or mobility scooters can help you regain some of your independence. You can also appoint three other people to drive for you in the event that your disability prevents you from driving at all.
Because owning a car can be expensive, the Motability program also covers servicing and maintenance, insurance, annual taxes, and breakdown coverage. This can greatly reduce the cost of owning a car and makes it possible for more people than ever to take charge of their transportation.
You will be responsible for the oil, gas, and screen washes that your car needs. You will also be responsible for paying 5p for every mile over the 60,000 miles allotted for the three-year lease. You will also have to pay any speeding tickets, parking tickets, or insurance claims in relation to the car.
Since the Motability program offers a lot of types of cars, it is important to pick the one that will work best for you and your family. You can select a car from a wide array of sizes, from a small car up to a huge SUV. Which one is best will depend on your situation and lifestyle.
One great option is the wide range of MPV cars. The MPV Motability cars come in a lot of sleek designs and colors, so finding one that matches your personality shouldn’t be a problem. They are a great option because they are bigger than a car but smaller than an SUV.
This means you get a lot of the power to haul any heavy equipment and storage space for a wheelchair, but you get better gas mileage and are not as bulky.
Picking the right Motability MPV entails taking into account your personal preferences and circumstances. One of the most important things is to make sure it is actually going to accommodate all your equipment and a wheelchair if necessary.
If you need other modifications, other than cargo space, you need to double-check with the car dealer to make sure those can be made easily to the model you are looking at before purchasing. Loving a specific car and then finding out it isn’t going to work can be devastating. That is why it is important to double-check those things upfront.
You should also think about the other needs you will have. If you have a family, you need to make sure the care is going to meet their needs as well as yours. Available passenger seats can be a deal-breaker. Each situation is very different, so it is important to do your research before committing.
Perfectly practical and fully family friendly; choose an MPV on the Motability scheme and you’re selecting an excellent all-rounder that’ll adapt to all your needs. Whether you need a large MPV with seven seats, such as the Volkswagen Transporter shuttle or you prefer a smaller MPV like the VW Touran, you can find a very wide selection of MPVs on the Motability scheme.
All you need to do is find the MPV that suits your needs and there’s plenty to choose from. If you like further help on deciding just which MPV on the Motability scheme you need, then simply contact one of our Motability specialists at a Swansway branch closest to you.