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What is Motability?

Motability is a government-supported national charity, offering affordable and worry-free motoring for eligible individuals. Exchange your qualifying mobility allowance for a new car and gain the independence of vehicle ownership.

Motability Eligibility.

If you are in receipt of any of the following, you may be eligible to apply for a Mercedes-Benz Motability vehicle:

  • Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

  • Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

  • War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

You will need to have at least 12 months remaining on your allowance when you apply.

Motability Eligibility.

Motability Adaptions.

Motability adaptations are components fitted to a vehicle to enhance comfort and safety while driving. Many popular adaptations are provided and installed for free when ordered with a new vehicle through the Motability Managed Adaptations Programme.

  • Hand controls: Enable speed control using your hand, with various options available to suit your needs.

  • Electronic accelerators: Allow for easier acceleration and include a hand-operated push brake.

  • Steering aids: Assist with steering wheel movement for better control.

  • Pedal adaptations: Extend pedals closer to the driver's seat for improved comfort and control.

Motability Adaptions.

Motability Benefits.

Choosing a Motability vehicle comes with a number of benefits:

  • Insurance cover: Includes up to three named drivers (not necessarily you) and covers yearly vehicle tax.

  • Breakdown cover: RAC breakdown assistance is provided.

  • Servicing and maintenance: Covers MOT, services, routine repairs, and tyre and windscreen replacements.

  • Mileage allowance: Drive up to 60,000 miles over three years.

Motability Benefits.

Electric cars.

Why choose an electric car on the Motability scheme?

  • Support with charging: Includes home or public charging support. Home charge point and standard installation costs are covered, or you can get a subscription to a vast network of public charge points.

  • 'Worry-free' package: A 'Motability Go Charge' card is provided for access to over 45,000 public charge points.

If you want to see what type of vehicle is right for you, get in contact with one of our Motability specialists in order to find the perfect vehicle to suit you.

Electric cars.
Book an Appointment.

Book an Appointment.

If you would like to find out more about our Motability scheme and your eligibility, please book an appointment using the link below.

Sandown Motors Limited, Holes Bay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BD.

Registered In: UK 8657001.

VAT Reg. No. 642 2305 74.

Sandown Dorset and Wiltshire Ltd and Sandown Surrey and Hampshire Ltd is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge fees for our Consumer Credit services. We typically receive a payment(s) or other benefits from finance providers should you decide to enter into an agreement with them, typically either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. The payment we receive may vary between finance providers and product types. The payment received does not impact the finance rate offered. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over, Guarantees may be required. 

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