What are the benefits of the Motability Scheme? What does it include?

The Motability Scheme gives you a lease on a brand-new car in exchange for your mobility allowance. It also includes: Insurance Tax Servicing & Maintenance RAC breakdown cover Windscreen & tyre replacements Up to three named drivers 60,000 mileage allowance Many free adaptations Eligible claimants swap their weekly mobility allowance in exchange for a lease on a brand-new car of their choice. You drive the car for three years (or you can extend it to five years) with everything you need included in the price. All you need to add is fuel!

Who is eligible for Motability and how do I apply?

To be eligible for the Motability Scheme, you must receive one of the following allowances with at least 12 months of payments remaining: Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP) War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment (Scotland) Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (Scotland) If you have less than 12 months, you’ll have to wait until your allowance is renewed. You can’t apply if you receive a lower rate of mobility allowance. You can’t apply if you receive DLA and have been instructed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to apply for PIP (this won’t affect you if you already have a Motability vehicle.) Parents of children over the age of three and non-drivers can apply, but the vehicle has to be used for the benefit of the claimant. Just get in touch with your local #brandName# dealership and we'll start the application process for you.

How much does the Motability scheme cost?

You pay for the Motability scheme by trading your weekly mobility allowance. The weekly price depends on the brand, model, trim level, engine and transmission type. With some vehicles, you’ll have some money leftover in your weekly mobility allowance whilst others take the full amount. Some cars will have an Advance Payment you have to pay first. You'll also find plenty of Motability cars with a £0 Advance Payment.

What Is Motability Advance Payment and why is it needed?

The Advance Payment is an upfront cost that you need to pay for certain cars. This can be anywhere from £50 to £5,000 and over. The Advance Payment allows the Motability scheme to offer higher spec cars, but you still get an amazing deal even if there is a higher Advance Payment. It’s a one-off, non-refundable payment that allows the scheme to provide more expensive models at an affordable price. All Advance Payment prices are agreed between the car manufacturers and the Motability Scheme. The cost is worked out based on the price of the car, future costs of servicing and maintenance and the resale value at the end of the lease. You can reduce your Advance Payment at Pentagon by bringing your privately-owned car in as a part exchange. You could also choose a car with a low or £0 Advance Payment to keep costs down.

What makes Pentagon's Motability Scheme different?

Getting Motability at Pentagon gives you peace of mind. You have the confidence that your Motability application is being handled by experts who have been working with the scheme since 1991. We’re here to support all customers, from answering initial questions to handling the application for you. Our care doesn’t end when you receive your vehicle. We’re here to support you through your whole lease and will be in contact to arrange regular servicing and maintenance. More reasons to choose Pentagon for Motability: National Motability Dealer Group of the Year 2022 Commendation We have worked closely with Motability since 1991 Choose from 11 car manufacturers A wide range of models to choose from Access your own dedicated Motability specialist Trade in your privately-owned car Specialist servicing with genuine OEM parts Accessible, comfortable dealerships

What are Motability adaptations and how do they work?

You can get access, stowage and driving control adaptations to make your car more comfortable to drive. Many are completely free whilst some you have to pay for (but you may be eligible for a grant to help with the cost). All adaptation work is carried out by Motability-approved installers. Certain cars aren't compatible with certain adaptations. That's why it's important to speak to us about any adaptation you need during the application process so we can best advise you on what to do.

How does Motability servicing work?

Servicing and maintenance are included with the car so you don't have to pay anything extra. As you're driving a new car it's important to keep to your service schedule as this maintains its warranty. Our friendly servicing team will get in touch when it's time to book in any routine servicing and maintenance. If you have a five-year lease you'll also need to get an MOT in years 4 and 5. We'll also contact you to arrange this.

DLA Motability

Am I Eligible for DLA Mobility Cars?

DLA is the Disability Living Allowance - a benefit for disabled people to help them with the extra costs they face because of their disability. The way you get DLA mobility cars has changed.

The Higher Rate Mobility Component (HRMC) DLA mobility scheme has been replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for anyone 16+, but it’s still available for children under 16. Only the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component (ERMC) of PIP is eligible for Motability.

If your child receives HRMC DLA, you can get a DLA mobility car on their behalf. You can submit new DLA claims for children under 16, but over 16s will have to be assessed for PIP.

You can still get a car on Motability with the HRMC of DLA if you have more than 12 months of payments left, whether you’re an adult or claiming it on the behalf of someone.

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DLA Care component How much (weekly)

Higher rate £89.15

Middle rate £59.70

Lower rate £23.60

DLA Mobility component How much (weekly)

Higher rate £62.25

Lower rate £23.60
Getting DLA mobility cars

People who claim the Lower Rate Mobility Component (LRMC) of DLA or PIP aren’t eligible for the scheme, but there are still plenty of options at Pentagon instead of getting DLA mobility car.

You can instead use the LRMC DLA to cut other costs, helping you to afford an economical used car. We’ve got plenty of high-quality, low-cost used cars, starting from around £3,000, so you don’t need to be a Motability claimant to keep the freedom of mobility. Our current Approved Used cars to find the perfect DLA mobility car alternative. They all come with an MOT test warranty and RAC breakdown cover for peace of mind.

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I used to use the DLA car scheme - what happens now?
If you’re over the age of 16 and have under 12 months left of HRMC DLA, you’ll be reassessed through PIP.

The following DLA claimants may be eligible for Motability:
- Adults aged 16-65 with at least 12 months of HRMC DLA left.
- People who were 65 on or before 28 Apri 2013 and have at least 12 months left of HRMC DLA.
- Children under 16 with at least 12 months left of HRMC DLA.
War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) & Armed Forces Independent Payment (AFIP)

Two other benefits can be used to get on the scheme - the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement and the Armed Forces Independent Payment.
WPMS Motability

If you receive the WPMS Mobility Supplement from Veterans UK, you can get a car on Motability.
AFIP Motability

If you receive the AFIP allowance, you’re eligible for a new car on Motability.
Get in touch

We’re happy to help and answer any questions you have about the Motability scheme, so get in touch or give us a call on 0330 390 6886 to learn more. Or come to your local Pentagon dealership to speak with a Motability specialist or learn more about the cars available on Motability.

Pentagon BYD Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7QY
Pentagon Citroen Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7QY
Pentagon CUPRA Huddersfield
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1AA
Pentagon Dacia Lincoln - Outer Circle Rd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4LD
Pentagon Dacia Rochdale
Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1TQ
Pentagon Ford Runcorn
Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2XP
Pentagon Ford St. Helens
St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AD
Pentagon Ford Warrington
Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NY
Pentagon Kia Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4WA
Pentagon Mazda Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7QY
Pentagon Peugeot Barnsley
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LR
Pentagon Peugeot Burton Upon Trent
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0DF
Pentagon Peugeot Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7QY
Pentagon Peugeot Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 3RL
Pentagon Renault Lincoln - Outer Circle Rd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4LD
Pentagon Renault Rochdale
Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1TQ
Pentagon SEAT Huddersfield
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1AA
Pentagon SEAT Nottingham - Chilwell
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4AJ
Pentagon SEAT Oldham - Park Road
Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 1DB
Pentagon SEAT Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 3RL
Pentagon Vauxhall Burton Upon Trent
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0DF
Pentagon Vauxhall Derby
Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6HB
Pentagon Vauxhall Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7QY
Pentagon Vauxhall Loughborough
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NE
Pentagon Vauxhall Mansfield
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5HX
Pentagon Vauxhall Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6BN
Pentagon Vauxhall Oldham - Chadderton Way
Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2QL
Pentagon Vauxhall Rochdale
Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1TQ
Pentagon Vauxhall Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4WA

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DLA Care component	How much (weekly)
Higher rate	£89.15
Middle rate	£59.70
Lower rate	£23.60

DLA Mobility component	How much (weekly)
Higher rate	£62.25
Lower rate	£23.60

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Cash Price	Deposit	1st Monthly Payment	58 Monthly Payment	Final Monthly Payment	Amount Of Credit	Total Amount Payable	Total Charge For Credit	Duration
£5,995	£0	£136.55	£136.55	£146.55	£5,995	£8,203.00	£2,198	60 Months
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