The Motability Scheme allows disabled people (driving or not) to lease a brand new car, wheelchair assisted vehicle (WAV), mobility scooter or powered wheelchair. If you need adaptations to your vehicle, the Motability Scheme covers that as well.

If you claim any of the below benefits, you must be receiving the higher or ‘enhanced’ rate of the mobility component and your award must have at least 12 months left on it in order to be eligible for the scheme:
• Personal Independence Payment
• Disability Living Allowance
• Adult Disability Payment (Scotland only)
• Child Disability Payment (Scotland only)
• Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (Scotland only)
You can apply here.

Note that you will need to visit a dealer to order your new car, WAV, mobility scooter, wheelchair or adaptations.

If you applied online, you’ll need to bring to the dealer:

• UK passport or driving license for the appointee or customer applying
• National Insurance Number or Customer Reference Number of the person receiving the allowance

If you’re applying for Motability at the dealer, you’ll need to bring:

• UK passport or driving license for the appointee or customer applying
• National Insurance Number or Customer Reference Number of the person receiving the allowance
• Driving licences for all drivers and any claims history details
• Drivers declaration (if the driver is not present)
• Grant award letter (if applicable)

Disclaimer: To the best of my ability, the information found on this website is correct at the time of writing.

Page last updated: 25/11/2025