vehicle Motability Adaptations

Motability adaptations make your car more accessible. Whether you need something to help you drive, store your wheelchair or aid with entering and exiting your car, you’ll find the perfect adaptation for your Motability car.

Many adaptations are available at no extra cost to you with additional charitable grants available to fund your chosen installations. Read our handy Motability guide for more information on the scheme, or give us a call on 0330 390 6886 to talk to a friendly advisor.

There are loads of Motability adaptations available so everyone can find the perfect addition to get them on the road. Here at Pentagon, we work closely with you to help you through the process and get your adaptations fitted as conveniently as possible. We guide you through the following three steps:

Step 1: Talk to an adaptation installer 

First, you get in touch with a Motability car adaptation installer. You’ll discuss which adaptations you need, and they’ll advise on which cars are suitable for these changes. Contact us if you initially can’t find the adaptation you need as all of our dealerships have working relations with adaptation specialists, so we’ll help you get in touch with an installer. Most installers carry out all adaptations, but if you can’t find what you need, we’ll work with our network to sort something out for you.

Step 2: Visit a dealer and choose your car

Next, come to your local Pentagon dealership to find a car which matches your budget and is compatible with your adaptations. Our Motability specialists will guide you through your options, explaining everything you need to know about the process whilst helping you choose the ideal car for your needs.

Step 3: Order your new car and adaptations 

Finally, after you’ve chosen your car and adaptations, we’ll complete the online order process with you. We’ll work with your chosen installer to make sure your Motability car is fitted with adaptations before you get it. We can even set up a session to show you how your adaptation works, something we offer when finalising the order.

With over 500 different car adaptations for disabled drivers, everyone will find something to get them on the road. The three main types are driving, wheelchair & scooter and accessibility Motability adaptations.

Electronic accelerators

Electronic accelerators are designed for people who can’t use push/pull devices. These adaptations range from push and pull ring accelerators either behind or on top of the steering wheel to a trigger accelerator.

General aids

Other car adaptations for disabled drivers include general aids, like pedal extensions and an easy-release handbrake.

Signalling aids

Signalling aids help with various functions, like indicators, windscreen wipers and headlights. Choose from remote-controlled devices and built-in indicator switches.

Steering aids

Steering aids make using the wheel much easier. Something like steering balls are essential if you have other hand controls fitted so you can steer and use the controls at the same time.

Swivel seats

Swivel seats rotate to make getting in and out much easier. Some even move all the way out of the car and lower down to wheelchair level, with manual and electric models available. Wheelchair swivel seats attach securely to the car and transfer onto a wheelchair base. Only some cars are compatible with swivel seats, so we’ll help you choose the ideal car for a swivel seat.

If you can’t cover the cost of your adaptations, you may be eligible for a charitable grant from the Motability Scheme. This can be used for driving lessons, to pay for the vehicle advance payment or to get Motability adaptations for your car. Make sure you go through the official Motability Scheme when getting an adaptation for the best price possible.

Free Motability car adaptations include some:

• Indicator extensions
• Easy release handbrakes
• Radial hand controls
• Left foot accelerators
• Push/pull accelerators
• Steering aids

Some car adaptations for disabled drivers can be transferred from your previous model to a new Motability car at a drastically reduced price, with some transfers being completely free! 

If you’re planning on transferring installations, we’ll work with the installers to choose transfer kits when setting up your adaptations. Driving adaptations can’t be transferred, but most access and storage can be. We’ll point out any adaptations that can be transferred.

Want to learn more about Motability adaptations at Pentagon? Give us a call on 0330 390 6886 to discuss your options. Or visit your local Pentagon dealership to look at some potential Motability cars. Whatever you need, there’s the perfect car and set of adaptations for everyone.

If you have any further questions, explore our Motability FAQ page.