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THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLA

// Kia reveals first images of next-generation Sorento // BMW 3 Series range expands to

include four plug-in hybrid models // A brief history of the RAC // 10 things to help you

decide if the Motability Scheme is right for you // Can I drive with autism? //

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2020

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Strong growth in hybrid model

sales helps Volvo outperform the

UK’s new car market in January

Volvo Car UK has sustained

the sales momentum it

enjoyed through 2019 to start

the new decade strongly, with

4,107 new car registrations in

January – a total boosted by

growing customer preference

for its recently expanded range

of plug-in hybrid models.

The brand’s performance

– a 1% rise on the figures for

January last year – stands out

in a national market which

declined overall by 7% year-onyear.

Significantly, Volvo also

increased its market share by

9%, from 2.53 to 2.75%.

With the recent launch of

the XC40 Recharge Plug-in

Hybrid, every model in the

Volvo range is now available

in plug-in hybrid form, and

the public has responded

enthusiastically to the

combination of environmental

efficiency and powerful

performance the petrol-electric

technology offers. Sales of

Volvo plug-in hybrids are up

by three-quarters compared

with January 2019, accounting

for 14% of all the brand’s UK

sales and putting the company

on course to achieve its target

of a 25% sales share for its

PHEVs this year. This ambition

is being supported by a tripling

of Volvo’s hybrid production

capacity to meet the demand.

The benefits of hybrid –

notably substantially lower

benefit-in-kind company car tax

rates – were also a contributing

factor in double-digit growth

in Volvo’s fleet and business

sales. These rose 10% year on

year, to 1,675 units.

Volvo’s multi-award-winning

SUVs remain the top choice for

customers, with the compact

XC40, mid-size XC60 and

large XC90 occupying the

top three sales positions in

January, followed by the V90

large estate. The XC90 enjoys

a pre-eminent status as the

best-selling model in its class

for the month, claiming almost

15% of all large premium

SUV sales. Likewise, the V90

dominated the large premium

estate segment, accounting

for more than a third (35%) of

total sales.

The sales picture is also

strong for Volvo Selekt, Volvo’s

approved-used car programme,

which posted a 9% yearon-year

increase in January,

selling 3,376 cars in what was

its 37th consecutive month

of growth. The acceleration in

sales follows a record-breaking

year in 2019, when more than

33,000 approved-used Volvos

were sold.

Matt Galvin, Volvo Car UK’s

Operations Director, said:

“With many issues making

customers cautious about

buying a new car, Volvo stands

out as a brand that people

are confident to invest in. The

across-the-board appeal of our

comprehensively renewed

model range and the relevance

and performance of our plug-in

hybrid technology are key to

our growth, supported by the

excellent work of everyone in

our retail network.”

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Fuel consumption and CO 2 ** figures for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual, in MPG (l/100km): WLTP Combined

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Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving

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Forces Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental for 36 months’ duration. 60,000 mileage allowance over 3 years; excess mileage charges may apply. Offer available from

01/01/2020 to 31/03/2020 subject to availability at participating retailers. Offer not available with other promotions and may be subject to change. For full terms and conditions, visit www.motability.co.uk.

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The New

Mercedes-Benz

GLA.

Added character.

Added space.

Added safety.

The new GLA, the eighth model to join the line-up, rounds off the current

compact car generation from Mercedes-Benz. Here are its most important

features at a glance.

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The new GLA, the eighth

model to join the line-up,

rounds off the current compact

car generation from Mercedes-

Benz. At the same time it

represents the entry level

into the brand’s successful

family of SUV models. The

character has been significantly

reinforced here compared

with the previous model:

the height of the new GLA,

at 1611 millimetres (1616

with roof rails), exceeds that

of its predecessor by more

than ten centimetres. The

correspondingly higher and

characteristic SUV seating

position also comes with

more headroom in the first

row. Legroom in the rear is

likewise much more generous

– even though the GLA is now

one and a half centimetres

shorter. Typical off-road design

features include the upright

front section, short overhangs

at the front and rear, and

protective cladding all round.

4MATIC models feature the

Off-Road Engineering Package

as standard. This comprises an

additional driving program, a

downhill driving assist function

and an off-road animation in the

media display, along with, in

combination with MULTIBEAM

LED headlamps, a special light

function for off-road driving.

The new GLA makes

a further step in terms of

safety courtesy of its driving

assistance systems with

cooperative driver support.

The enhanced functions of the

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Driving Assistance Package

include, for example, the

turning manoeuvre function,

the emergency corridor

function, the exit warning

function alerting the driver

to approaching cyclists or

vehicles, and a warning when

pedestrians are detected near

zebra crossings. The GLA is

able to react when the driver

doesn’t. Active Brake Assist

is charged in many situations

with applying autonomous

braking to avoid a collision

or to reduce its severity. The

system can also brake at a

speed of up to approx. 60

km/h for stationary vehicles

and pedestrians crossing the

road ahead. Depending on the

situation this even prevents

collisions up to a speed of 50

km/h. The new GLA is set to

arrive at European dealerships

in the spring of 2020.

With powerful and efficient

four-cylinder engines, the latest

driving assistance systems

with cooperative driver support,

the MBUX infotainment

system with intuitive operation

as well as the comprehensive

ENERGIZING comfort control,

the new model has all the

strengths of the current

generation of compacts from

Mercedes-Benz.

”The launch of the new GLA

marks the culmination of a

complete renewal of our family

of compact cars”, says Britta

Seeger, Member of the Board

of Management of Daimler

AG, responsible for Mercedes-

Benz Cars Marketing & Sales.

“The high demand for our

SUVs shows that we can offer

the right model for all of our

customers here. Reflecting

customer demand, these

include two off-road models,

the GLB and GLA, which

complement each other

perfectly: the GLB is the most

functional and most spacious

representative of our compact

class family, while the new

GLA is positioned as its sporty

brother and as a lifestyleoriented

SUV.”

“The new GLA embodies

the perfect synergy between

pure beauty and robust offroad

elements”, according to

Gorden Wagener, Chief Design

Officer Daimler Group. “With

it, we are carrying the dynamic

SUV forward into the future of

modern luxury.”

The new GLA will make its

debut in Europe in the spring

of 2020 and find its way to

our sales partners in the USA

and China in the early summer

or summer of 2020. Thanks

to this global sales coverage

Mercedes-Benz anticipates

that, calculated across its full

life cycle, the GLA will become

one of the brand’s most

popular compact class models,

only just behind the A-Class.

With a cd figure that starts at

0.28, the GLA offers very low

wind resistance.

The new GLA combines

the best from the two highestvolume

segments, the

compact cars and the SUVs.

The SUVs are a major structural

pillar in the Mercedes-Benz

product portfolio and now

represent the highest-volume

segment for Mercedes-Benz.

To date, more than six and a

half million customers around

the world have opted for a

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Mercedes-Benz SUV.

The GLA is produced in

Rastatt (Germany), Hambach

(France) and, for the local

market, in Beijing (China).

Self-assured and dynamic:

the exterior design

The GLA features powerful

overall proportions with

short overhangs front and

rear. The front section flows

over the A-pillar into the

visually compact greenhouse.

Suggested powerdomes in

the bonnet, along with wheels

up to 20 inches in size and

mounted flush with the outer

edge of the body, reinforce the

self-assured appearance.

The clear contours, with

reduced lines and accentuated

planes, convey serene

sportiness and modernity.

Typical of the GLA are the

powerful shoulders of the

bodywork and the coupé-like

lines of the side windows. This

contoured side profile gives the

car its dynamically elegant flair

and offers an interesting play of

light and shadows.

As in the case of the other

Mercedes-Benz SUV models,

the radiator grille features

distinctive openings along with

a single louvre and a central

star. In hallmark brand style,

the inside of the headlamps

is finished to a high level of

quality, detail and precision.

The side and rear views are

characterised by the muscular

shoulders of the vehicle. The

doors reach over the sills,

thereby on the one hand

improving ease of access,

while at the same time keeping

the door frames (and thus also

the occupants’ trousers) free

of dirt and improving impact

protection in the event of a side

collision. All-round protective

cladding adds structure to

the overall proportions and

emphasises the vehicle’s offroad

character, as does the

simulated underride guard at

the front and rear.

The rear lights are in two

parts, with the reflectors

positioned separately in the

bumper. The makes it possible

to open the load compartment

wider, thus also making

loading easier. It has the added

effect of making the rear end

appear wider. Further practical

details, which may be optional

depending on the equipment

line, include the integrated roof

rails and the chrome-plated

load sill protection.

Contemporary and highquality:

the interior

The instrument panel

consists of a basic volume,

which features optical “cutouts”

in the driver and front

passenger area. The cut-out on

the driver’s side is dominated

by the free-standing display

unit, which is available in

three variants: with two 7-inch

displays (17.78 cm), with

one 7- and one 10.25-inch

display (26 cm) and, in the

Widescreen version, with two

10.25-inch displays. On the

passenger side, the cut-out

area is finished with a trim

element.

The round ventilation

outlets, five of them in all,

feature a high-quality turbine

look with meticulously

designed air guidance vanes.

The door centre panel flows

seamlessly over into the

armrest. The grab and assist

handle has a tubular profile

and runs horizontally like a

railing.

Included as standard

is the intuitively operated

MBUX infotainment system

(Mercedes-Benz User

Experience). MBUX can be

individually configured with

the aid of a range of options.

The powerful computer,

brilliant screens and graphics,

customisable presentation,

full-colour head-up display,

navigation with augmented

reality, learning software, and

voice control activated with

the prompt ”Hey Mercedes”

are the key advantages of the

system.

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Fuel consumption and CO 2 * figures for the MY20 Volvo XC40 T3 Manual, in MPG (l/100km): WLTP Combined 37.2 (7.6) – 41.5 (6.8).

NEDC CO 2 emissions 142g/km.

Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life

driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. *There is a new test used for fuel

consumption and CO 2 figures. The CO 2 figures shown however, are based on the outgoing test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. Preliminary data. Please contact

your retailer for latest information.

*Advance Payment of £799 is for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual. Metallic Paint is included free of charge. Offer available on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme. To be eligible to

join the Motability Scheme you must be in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence

Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the Armed Forces Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental for 36 months’ duration. 60,000 mile allowance

over three years; excess mileage charges may apply. Offer available from 01/01/20 to 31/03/20 subject to availability at participating retailers. Offer not available with other promotions and

may be subject to change. For full terms and conditions, visit www.motability.co.uk. Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company

No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB

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SUV success drives Volvo Cars to

sixth straight sales record and

beyond 700,000 cars

Volvo Cars has set a new,

sixth consecutive global sales

record in 2019, breaking the

700,000 cars sold mark for

the first time in its 93-year

history. The company recorded

sales of 705,452 cars in 2019,

an increase of 9.8 per cent

compared with 2018, solidly

outgrowing the overall market

across all regions.

The new sales record is

underpinned by continued

strong demand for Volvo Cars’

award-winning line-up. Its

three SUV models served as

a particular highlight as the

company gained market share

in China, the US and Europe

amid stagnating car markets.

The company also registered

strong demand for its electrified

vehicles, both in terms of

registered sales as well as in

retail orders. Overall, Volvo

Cars sold 45,933 plug-in hybrid

models in 2019, an increase of

22.9 per cent compared with

2018 and more than double the

number in 2017.

“I am very pleased to see

that for the first time in our

history we sold more than

700,000 cars, while we gained

market share in all our main

sales regions,” said Håkan

Samuelsson, Chief Executive

of Volvo Cars. “We aim to

build on this positive trend in

2020 as we start to roll out our

Recharge range of chargeable

Volvos.”

Illustrating the strength

of its portfolio and its sales

performance in 2019, Volvo

Cars surpassed the previous

full-year sales record of

642,253 cars, set in 2018,

nearly a full month before the

end of the year. December was

the company’s best-ever sales

month, with a 23.4 per cent

year-on-year increase to 74,239

cars sold.

In China, Volvo Cars sold

154,961 cars in 2019, an

increase of 18.7 per cent

compared with 2018 and

comfortably outperforming the

overall market. The result is an

all-time record for Volvo Cars

in China and the highest sales

number it has ever reached in a

single market.

In the United States,

Volvo Cars sold 108,234 cars,

breaking the 100,000 cars sold

threshold for the first time

since 2007. Compared with

2018, sales increased by 10.1

per cent.

In Europe, sales were

particularly strong in Germany,

where the company sold

more than 50,000 cars for

the first time in its history,

while it realised its best sales

result since 1990 in the United

Kingdom.

Other markets that

recorded their best-ever sales

performance in the company’s

history included Australia,

Belgium, Brazil, the Czech

Republic, Hungary, Korea,

Poland and Portugal.

The XC60 SUV continues

to be the best-selling car for

the company globally, followed

by the XC40 and XC90 SUVs,

while the saloons and estates

in the 90 and 60 series

also contributed to volume

growth in China and Europe

respectively.

This year, Volvo Cars will

start to roll out its Recharge

line-up in markets around

the globe. Recharge will be

the overarching name for

all chargeable Volvos with a

fully electric or plug-in hybrid

powertrain.

The Recharge car line aims

to further boost sales of Volvo

Cars’ chargeable cars and

encourage plug-in hybrid drivers

via incentives to use Pure

mode as much as possible.

Volvo Cars aims for plug-in

hybrid cars to make up 20 per

cent of its total sales in 2020.

Every Volvo model includes

a Recharge option, from the

small XC40 SUV via the 60

series cars to the large XC90

SUV flagship. Volvo Cars is the

only car maker to offer a plugin

variant of every model in its

line-up. Soon, buyers will also

be able to opt for the XC40

Recharge P8, Volvo Cars’ first

fully electric car.

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Fuel consumption and CO₂** figures for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual, in MPG (l/100km): WLTP Combined

37.2 – 41.5 (7.6 – 6.8). NEDC CO₂ emissions 146 – 142g/km.

Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO₂ figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving


consumption and CO₂ figures. The CO₂ figures shown, however, are based on the outgoing test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration.

*Advance Payment of £799 is for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual. Offer available on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme. To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme you must be in receipt

of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the

Armed Forces Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental for 36 months’ duration. 60,000 mileage allowance over 3 years; excess mileage charges may apply. Offer

available from 01/01/2020 to 31/02/2020 subject to availability at participating retailers. Offer not available with other promotions and may be subject to change. For full terms and conditions, visit

www.motability.co.uk. Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London

SE1 9HB.

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Volvo offers a safe pair of hands

for fleets ahead of wintry driving

conditions

As the UK braces itself for

a harsh winter, Volvo Car UK is

helping businesses and fleet

managers prepare company

car drivers and their vehicles,

keeping them safe on the road

whatever the weather brings.

Steve Beattie, Head of

Business Sales at Volvo Car UK

comments: “At our nationwide

network of workshops, Volvotrained

technicians are on hand

to help prepare company cars

for winter, checking everything

from the battery and braking

system to the windscreen,

wiper blades, bulbs and

fluids. With this support, fleet

managers have peace of mind

that their drivers and vehicles

are ready for challenging

conditions.”

As well as the ‘winterready’

checks carried out by its

specialist technicians, Volvo also

recommends that businesses

encourage their company car

drivers to carry out their own

regular maintenance checks

on their vehicles. With snow,

heavy rain and poor visibility

expected across the country, it

is more important than ever to

check the condition and tread

depth of tyres, keep headlights

and windscreens clean and

ensure oil, coolant, de-icer and

screen wash are all topped up.

Tyres are arguably the most

important thing to maintain for

safe winter driving. Tyre tread

must be checked regularly, not

only due to legal requirements

but because it can have a

significant impact on stopping

distances. Travelling at 70mph,

with a tread of 1.6mm, the

stopping distance will be

37metres longer than if the

tyre tread is 3mm[1]. With

potholes being an issue on

most UK roads and wintry

weather contributing to further

deterioration, businesses

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should also encourage

company car drivers to check

for tyre damage such as bulges,

cuts and foreign objects as well

as uneven wear which could be

caused by misalignment.

The use of winter tyres not

only vastly extends the life

of standard wheels, but also

improves safety in snow, heavy

rain and freezing conditions.

Volvo recommends swapping

tyres once the temperature

dips below seven degrees

so that drivers are ready for

harsh conditions. Qualified

technicians at Volvo workshops

across the UK will also ensure

vehicles are fitted with the right

tyres and wheels, to provide

safety and performance even

in the most extreme winter

conditions.

Visibility is another critical

issue in poor weather

conditions. Volvo’s headlight

technology includes innovative

LED headlights that are

designed to improve visibility

in all weathers. The LEDs are

especially bright, and the lights

automatically use high beam

whenever possible, switching

to low beam when they detect

a vehicle in front.

The Volvo On Call app also

helps drivers prepare their

vehicle before the start of

every journey by giving remote

access to functions such as

checking fuel and sending

a destination directly to the

navigation system. What’s

more, Engine Remote Start,

which allows drivers to preheat

the cabin and clear the

windscreen, is both a safety

aid and a valuable time-saver.

These features, as well as

ensuring help is only ever the

touch of a button away, bring

comfort and assurance to

winter journeys.

Steve Beattie concludes:

“Businesses should remind

their company car drivers to

take journeys steady in poor

conditions. If visibility

is reduced or roads are

extremely wet or at risk of

being icy, unnecessary journeys

should be avoided and those

who do drive should be more

cautious and avoid risky

manoeuvres which could lead

to skidding.

“We also always advise

drivers to carry blankets, extra

warm layers of clothing and

food and drinks when the

weather turns wintry, just in

case they or other motorists

and their passengers become

stranded.”

Volvo Car UK top tips for helping fleet managers keep

drivers safe on the road this winter

• Prepare fl eet vehicles for winter driving by booking into a

local workshop where Volvo-trained technicians can check

important points such as the battery, braking system,

windscreen, wiper blades, bulbs and fl uids.

• Businesses should not put drivers under pressure to be in

the offi ce or at meetings in extreme weather, when driving

conditions are unsafe.

• As a minimum, fl eet managers and businesses should

provide drivers with a simple essential maintenance

checklist to carry out each week, including tyre tread

(minimum 3mm for wet and wintry conditions), wiper blade

condition, cleanliness of headlights and all windows, levels

of oil, coolant, screen wash and de-icer.

• Remind fl eet drivers to check their vehicle condition in

daylight or a fully lit garage.

• A winter driving policy should outline requirements for

vehicle preparation and any equipment or procedures

drivers must carry and adhere to during bad weather

spells. Keeping fuel levels above a quarter of a tank should

also be recommended in case of unexpected delays.

• Remind drivers to take extra care when visibility drops at

dusk, and to keep an eye on their speed on slippery roads

since stopping distances can be 10 times longer.

• Consider providing drivers with an emergency kit to keep

in their car, including breakdown essentials such as a

high-visibility vest, a blanket, torch and phone charger.

• Install map updates on all fl eet vehicles to ensure drivers

are always using the best possible routes. This can be

done quickly and easily online for models with Sensus

Navigation. Alternatively, a local Volvo workshop can install

the latest map updates.

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Kia reveals first images of nextgeneration

Sorento

Kia Motors has revealed the

first official images of the All-

New Kia Sorento today, ahead

of its first public appearance at

the 2020 Geneva International

Motor Show.

The concept of ‘refined

boldness’ inspired Kia’s

designers, who sought to

maintain the robust, toughlooking

aesthetic of earlier

generations of Sorento, while

applying a greater degree of

refinement and elegance. More

stylish than ever, the Sorento’s

redefined design incorporates

sharper lines and uninterrupted

surfaces, making it noticeably

more sculpted than its more

round-edged predecessor.

With more contemporary

geometric details and sweptback,

elongated proportions,

the result is a more confident,

more mature and more

desirable design than ever.

The assertive ‘face’ of the

Sorento evolves, too, with a

new interpretation of Kia’s

hallmark ‘tiger nose’ grille.

Wider and more expansive,

it wraps organically around

the integrated headlamps on

each side. The headlamps

themselves feature a new

‘tiger eye’ LED daytime running

light, adding extra focus to the

design by depicting the intense

impression of the lines around

a tiger’s eyes.

In profile, the proportions

of the Sorento are subtly

adapted to make it appear

longer, with shorter front

and rear overhangs and a

longer wheelbase. Its new

proportions also extend the

length of the bonnet, drawing

the A-pillar 30mm further

back from the front axle for a

more ‘cab-rearward’ design.

The trailing edge of the hood

wraps around the front wings

and turns into a single, strong

character line which extends

along the side of the Sorento

and flows into the new vertical

taillights.

The Sorento sits at the

heart of Kia’s reinvigorated

global SUV line-up, which also

includes the Seltos, Stonic,

Sportage, and Telluride. The

new model is the result of a

collaborative effort between

all three studios within Kia’s

global design network, in

Korea, Europe and North

America. The fourth-generation

model is based on an all-new

platform, raising standards in

the midsize SUV segment for

space, practicality, efficiency

and quality.

Designed and engineered

to take on everything life can

throw at it, the new Sorento

will make its debut on 3

March 2020. UK specification,

pricing and on-sale date will be

announced in due course.

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Joining the

Motability

Scheme

When you join the Motability Scheme, you don’t just get access to a brand

new vehicle every three years, you also unlock all the freedom that comes

with a truly worry-free lease. The process is very simple, but these six

frequently asked questions should cover any queries you may have.

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Who can join the Motability

Scheme?

To join the Motability

Scheme and lease a car,

scooter, powered wheelchair or

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

(WAV), you must receive one of

four allowances:

1. The Higher Rate Mobility

Component of the Disability

Living Allowance (DLA)

2. Enhanced Rate of the

Mobility Component of

Personal Independence

Payment (PIP)

3. War Pensioners’ Mobility

Supplement (WPMS)

4. Armed Forces Independence

Payment (AFIP)

You will need to have at least

12 months remaining on your

allowance when you apply to

join the Scheme.

What is the cost of leasing

through the Scheme?

You have three pricing

options to choose from. Some

options will cost less than your

weekly allowance, some will

cost the same as your weekly

allowance, and some will

cost more than your weekly

allowance. The latter option

requires a one-off upfront

Advance Payment but gives

you a wider choice.

Whichever option you

choose, your mobility allowance

is paid directly by your benefits

agency every four weeks.

If I’m eligible to join, what are

the next steps?

Once you have a better

idea of the vehicles which

might be right for you, find

dealers in your local area, you

can search by town, postcode

and preferred manufacturer.

Every dealer has trained

Motability Scheme specialists

so it’s worth getting in touch

with them before visiting the

dealership to find the best time

to speak with them.

If opting for a car, you’ll

need to visit the dealership

to test drive your choice. If

you’re selecting a WAV, scooter,

or powered wheelchair, the

dealer you choose will come

to your home to make sure

your vehicle meets your exact

needs — which will include a

test drive.

When you’re happy with

your vehicle, your Motability

Scheme specialist will place

your order online at the

dealership. For the dealer to

do this, you will need to have

your certificate of entitlement

stating which allowance you

receive, proof of address,

and for cars and WAVs,

driving licence or licences for

anyone wishing to drive the

vehicle. You’ll also need to

provide details of any previous

accidents or driving convictions.

If you can’t be present to place

the order yourself, you’ll need

to have a legal appointee to

represent you.

What happens next?

Once your order has been

placed, your application will

then be checked before it is

passed back to the dealership

to order your car. The

application process can take a

couple of days, during which

time you can check on your

application by clicking on the

online Application Checker. If

your application is approved,

the dealer will arrange delivery

of your new car. The delivery

of your new car will vary

depending on the type and

availability of the car as well

as the dealer you choose.

However, your dealer should be

able to advise on these delivery

times.

Do I need to organise

insurance or breakdown

cover?

No, for the duration of

your lease, RSA Motability

insurance, full RAC breakdown

assistance, servicing, and

maintenance are all taken care

of when you lease a vehicle on

the Motability Scheme – simply

add fuel and you’re good to go.

Do I have to be the driver of

my Motability Scheme car/

vehicle?

No. If leasing a Motability

Scheme car, up to three named

drivers are included as part

of your lease. These can be

yourself, friends, family, or

carers and you do not need to

be in the car for every journey,

so the named drivers can use

the car for any journey that

benefits you.

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Kia electrifies its line-up for 2020

Hot on the heels of the

electrified versions of the

Niro, Soul and Sportage, Kia

is expanding the line-up even

further with the launch of

Plug-in Hybrid versions of the

recently introduced all-new

Kia XCeed and the stylish and

practical Ceed Sportswagon.

Each is powered by a 1.6-litre

GDi engine combined with

an electric motor and 8.9kWh

battery pack to produce 139bhp

and 265Nm of torque.

The new Kia XCeed and

Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in

Hybrid offer a compelling

alternative to conventional

petrol and diesel models. The

new powertrain combines a

lithium-polymer battery pack,

an electric motor, and an

efficient 1.6-litre GDi (Gasoline

Direct injection) engine. The

powertrain’s total power and

torque output are 139bhp and

265Nm.

The powertrain is paired with

a six-speed dual-clutch auto

transmission (6DCT), ensuring

a more enjoyable drive than

other hybrid vehicles equipped

with electronic continuously

variable transmissions (e-CVT).

Traditional e-CVT hybrids

convert a portion of engine

output through the electric

motor, resulting in power losses

from energy conversion. Kia’s

six-speed dual clutch differs by

allowing the full output of both

the engine and motor to be

transferred in parallel through

the transmission, with minimal

loss of energy. Standard

regenerative braking technology

allows the new Plug-in Hybrid

models to harvest kinetic

energy and recharge their

battery packs while coasting

or braking, further enhancing

the overall efficiency of the

powertrain.

New design features set the

Plug-in Hybrid models apart

Both new models feature their

own distinctive design features

to differentiate them from

other petrol and diesel models

in the Kia XCeed and Ceed

Sportswagon line-ups.

Each car has a new closed

‘tiger-nose’ grille at the front

of the car to aid aerodynamic

efficiency and feature distinct

‘eco plug-in’ exterior badges.

The charging port is integrated

into the left front wing of each

car.

Inside, there’s the same

driver-oriented dashboard,

low seating position and

everyday ergonomics of

the existing Ceed line-up.

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The Volvo XC40 T3 R-Design

from £799 Initial Deposit

Enjoy the award winning Volvo XC40 through the Motability scheme

Volvo XC40 T3 R Design Manual from £799 Initial Deposit

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Allowance (DLA), the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component (ERMC) of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Armed Forces Independence Payment. WPMS Holders: These payments are

applicable for recipients of War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS). Advance Payment is the non-refundable amount payable up front to your Retailer in addition to your weekly mobility allowance.

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However, the new Plug-in

Hybrid models feature a range

of new functions to enhance

usability for owners looking

to extract the most out of

the new powertrain. Both

vehicles are equipped with a

charging indicator, a visual aid

to tell owners that their car is

charging or when the battery

is fully-charged. Its location on

top of the dashboard means

drivers can instantly ascertain

the car’s state of charge at a

glance from outside the car (for

instance, when it is parked on

the driveway at home and the

owner hasn’t left the house

yet).

Both cars offer Kia’s brandnew

10.25-inch touchscreen

infotainment and navigation

system with Kia’s UVO Connect

telematics. Unique to the

new Plug-in Hybrid variants,

the systems incorporate new

functionality to help owners

locate available charging points

in their vicinity, or en route to

their navigation destination.

The screens can show

relevant information relating

to the powertrain, displaying

remaining charge levels in

the battery and energy usage

graphics. Owners can use

the touchscreen system to

schedule when their vehicle

should charge when plugged

in at home, enabling owners to

take advantage of cheaper offpeak

energy tariffs, if available.

The instrument cluster

features unique displays for

the Plug-in Hybrid powertrain,

displaying remaining charge

levels, anticipated electric-only

range and the flow of energy

between the battery pack,

engine and electric motor.

Standard on the Kia XCeed

‘First Edition’, Kia’s new fullydigital

12.3-inch ‘Supervision’

instrument cluster is designed

to deliver information as clearly

as possible with a range of

unique graphics displays. The

high-resolution 1920x720-pixel

Supervision display replaces

the conventional dials.

The ‘Driver Only’ heating,

ventilation and air-conditioning

system – activated with a new

button on the dashboard –

instantly de-activates airflow

to all cabin vents except

those nearest the driver.

This is designed to reduce

the draw on battery energy

from the ventilation system,

while still keeping the driver at

their preferred temperature.

Unlike conventional ventilation

systems, Kia’s ‘Driver Only’

system doesn’t simply

restrict airflow to certain

vents, rerouting it elsewhere;

instead, it switches off the fans

themselves, reducing energy

use at source.

From the first sketches,

Ceed was designed with

electrification in mind

The Ceed model line-up was

engineered from the start to

accommodate new hybrid

powertrains. This means that

the adoption of a Plug-in Hybrid

powertrain in the Kia XCeed

and Ceed Sportswagon has had

a minimal impact on packaging,

with the structure adapted

from the start to contain the

powertrain’s battery pack. The

8.9 kWh battery pack is located

alongside the 37-litre fuel tank

beneath the rear bench, unlike

many other plug-in hybrid

vehicles, in which the battery

pack takes up valuable boot

space. As a Plug-in Hybrid, the

Ceed Sportswagon – the most

practical iteration of the Ceed

range – provides 437 litres of

luggage space, and up to 1,506

litres with the 40:20:40 splitfold

rear seats folded down.

Luggage capacity in the Kia

XCeed Plug-in Hybrid is 291

litres, growing to 1,243 litres

with the rear folded down. Both

models will be available with a

Towing Pack for towing trailers

as standard – a rarity among

cars in the hybrid class.

Created specifically for

Europe

The next stage in Kia’s

electrification strategy, the

new Plug-in Hybrid versions

of the Kia XCeed and Ceed

Sportswagon are the first time

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and conditions, visit www.motability.co.uk. Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark

Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB.

that the company has offered

low-emissions electrified

powertrains in the compact

family car segment. They are

also the first plug-in models

to be built by the brand in

Europe, made exclusively at the

Slovakian factory in Žilina. Kia’s

unrivalled seven-year 100,000-

mile warranty is offered as

standard on both models,

extending cover to include the

new powertrain’s battery pack

and electric motor.

All-New Kia XCeed PHEV

The Kia XCeed Plug-in Hybrid

is a rarity in the compact family

car class, offering the virtues

of a stylish, well-equipped

crossover vehicle, combined

with the efficiency and low

emissions of a plug-in hybrid

vehicle.

No matter which version of

the Kia XCeed Plug-in Hybrid is

chosen – ‘3’ or ‘First Edition’ –

the equipment list is generous.

The ‘3’ grade features 16-inch

alloy wheels and black cloth

seat trim with black faux leather

bolsters and powered lumbar

support for the front seats. The

‘First Edition’ grade comes with

18-inch alloy wheels and Black

Leather Seat Upholstery with

Faux Leather Door Centre Trim.

All versions feature privacy

glass and rain sensing front

windscreen wipers.

At the heart of the

dashboard is Kia’s new 10.25-

inch TFT LCD widescreen

system, including a satellite

navigation system, European

mapping and a Traffic

Messaging Channel. Also

included is DAB radio with MP3

compatibility and Kia’s new

UVO CONNECT telematics

system. UVO CONNECT puts

a raft of information at owners’

fingertips, including live traffic,

weather, and parking availability.

The infotainment system

allows smartphone users

access to both Android AutoTM

and Apple CarPlayTM, and it is

Bluetooth® multi connectionenabled,

allowing occupants to

connect two mobile devices at

once for hands-free phone calls

and music streaming.

Other equipment includes a

reversing camera with dynamic

guidelines, dual-zone automatic

air conditioning, electrically

folding door mirrors with LED

indicators, an auto-dimming

rear view mirror and rear

parking sensors. Heated front

seats and steering wheel are

also included, along with an

electric parking brake (EPB),

front passenger seat height

adjuster and a smart entry

system with engine start/stop

button.

Safety has been given a

high priority with six airbags

(front, side and curtain with

front passenger cut-off switch),

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA),

High Beam Assist (HBA), Driver

Attention Warning (DAW), Hill

Start Assist Control (HAC),

Speed Limit Information

Function (SLIF) and Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist –

City and Pedestrian (FCA) all

included as standard.

The ‘First Edition’ grade sits

at the top-of-the Kia XCeed

Plug-in Hybrid range and

features a Smart Park Assist

System (SPAS) that integrates

front and rear parking sensors

with the ability to automatically

park in parallel or perpendicular

spaces. There are black leather

seat upholstery, heated outer

rear seats and a driver’s

seat with memory function,

meanwhile, the rear seats

fold down, with a 40:20:40

split. An enlarged 12.3-inch

TFT supervision cluster display

comes fitted to the ‘First

Edition’ grade, along with a

panoramic sunroof with tilting/

sliding function and automatic

electric roller blind. Aluminium

pedals, smart powered

tailgate, a personal LED light

and wireless mobile phone

charger are all included, too.

Extra safety systems include

a Blind Spot Collision Warning

(BCW), Intelligent Speed Limit

Information Function (ISLIF) and

Lane Following Assist (LFA).

In its EV mode, the Kia

XCeed Plug-in Hybrid is capable

of travelling up to 36 miles and

takes 2 hours and 15 minutes

to recharge the battery pack to

100 per cent using a 3.3kW AC

charger.

The Kia XCeed ‘3’ and ‘First

Edition’ Plug-in Hybrid models

are available to order now from

showrooms, with the first

examples set to arrive here in

the UK during April 2020.

Ceed Sportswagon PHEV

The Plug-in Hybrid edition

of the Ceed Sportswagon is

designed to sit at the top of

the estate car range, with a

generous specification and

long list of standard equipment.

Equipped with 17-inch alloy

wheels and combined with

a closed ‘tiger-nose’ grille,

which aid air flow and deliver a

sportier overall appearance.

All of the exterior lights

feature LED technology,

including bi-function LED

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headlights, LED daytime

running lights and LEDs

for the taillight clusters and

high-mounted brake lights.

Automatic headlight control,

rain sensing front wipers

and a front wiper de-icer all

combine to assist the driver

during inclement weather

conditions. Roof rails provide a

practical touch, while the stylish

design is reinforced by fitment

of privacy glass to the rear

windows and tailgate.

Inside, the level ‘3’ model

features black cloth seat trim

and faux leather bolsters, in

addition to a leather trimmed

steering wheel and gearshift,

while a satin chrome finish is

applied to the fascia trim and

interior door handles, delivering

an upmarket ambience. Dual

automatic air conditioning,

cruise control and speed limiter,

an auto-dimming rear-view

mirror, drive mode select and

an engine start/stop button with

Smart Entry system completes

the car’s interior attributes.

Ceed Sportswagon PHEV

owners have access to a new

10.25-inch touchscreen with

satellite navigation system,

European mapping and a

Traffic Messaging Channel.

These are linked to a reversing

camera integrated with the

navigation screen. It also

features Kia Connected

Services featuring TomTom®

Live. The infotainment system

includes DAB radio with MP3

compatability and Kia’s new

UVO CONNECT telematics

system. UVO CONNECT puts

a raft of information at owners’

fingertips, including live traffic,

weather, and parking availability.

The infotainment system

allows smartphone users

access to both Android AutoTM

and Apple CarPlayTM, and it is

Bluetooth® multi connectionenabled,

allowing occupants to

connect two mobile devices at

once for hands-free phone calls

and music streaming.

Safety equipment includes

six airbags (front, side and

curtain with front passenger

cut-off switch), Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) with city and pedestrian

detection, Lane Keeping Assist

(LKA), Driver Attention Warning

(DAW), High-Beam Assist

(HBA) and Hill-Start Assist

Control (HAC).

In EV mode, the Ceed

Sporstwagon Plug-in Hybrid

has the ability to travel up to

37 miles using a 3.3kW AC

charger, the battery pack can be

replenished to 100 per cent in

just 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The new Ceed Sportswagon

‘3’ Plug-in Hybrid is available

to order now from Kia

showrooms, with the first

vehicles arriving in the UK in

April 2020.

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BMW 3 Series range expands to

include four plug-in hybrid models

BMW is increasing

customer choice when it

comes to plug-in hybrid drives

in the premium mid-range

segment. The electrified

BMW 3 Series line up will be

expanded over the coming

months from the one model

currently available to a total of

four.

Following the successful

launch of the new BMW 330e

Saloon, the new BMW 330e

Touring will be available from

summer 2020. To complete

the four-model line-up, both

models will be offered from the

summer with the intelligent

all-wheel drive system, BMW

xDrive, as well as rear-wheel

drive.

The latest-generation BMW

eDrive technology offers

considerable efficiencies.

The Saloon’s combined fuel

consumption ranges from

176-201mpg with combined

power consumption at

15.0-14.8kWh/100km and CO2

emissions of 37-32g/km. The

Touring returns a combined fuel

consumption from 176mpg,

combined power consumption

from 15.7 kWh/100km and

combined CO2 emissions

from 39g/km. All figures are

provisional.

The hybrid powertrain not

only increases efficiency and

electrically powered range

for all 3 Series plug-in hybrid

models, it also enhances

driving dynamics.

The instant power delivery

of the electric motor is

immediately obvious and

contributes to the cars’ highly

evolving drive. The lithium-ion

high-voltage batteries feature

the latest cell technology that

promotes high energy content

and enables the new 3 Series

plug-in hybrid models to run on

electrical power for a maximum

range of between 34 to 36

miles (WLTP) free of local

emissions.

The plug-in hybrid models

in the new BMW 3 Series

owe their increased electric

range to the latest advances

in battery cell technology. Their

lithium-ion batteries, designed

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THE FUTURE

IS ELECTRIC.

INTRODUCING THE BMW i3.

Not all journeys are the same. Experience the all-electric BMW i3, now available

on the Motability Car Scheme. The i3 features wide-opening coach doors, which

make for easier access and loading. It also comes equipped with a suite of the latest

BMW technologies such as Cruise Control and BMW Professional Navigation, with

Real-Time Traffic Information displayed on a 10.25″ screen. With a range of up to

193 miles, when you take to the road, all you need to do is enjoy your drive.

Please contact our Motability Sales Specialist, who would be delighted to help you

with your choice of car on the Motability Scheme, on 01782 572100 or visit our

website: www.knightsnorthstaffsbmw.co.uk

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The Ultimate

Driving Machine

Fuel economy and CO 2

results for the BMW i3 range: mpg N/A. CO 2

emissions: 0 g/km. Electric range: 193 miles.

Electric energy consumption: 16.5-11.1 kWh/100 km.

These figures are for comparison purposes and may not reflect real-life driving results which depend on a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post registration), variations in

weather, driving styles and vehicle load. They were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. The BMW i3 range are battery electric vehicles requiring mains electricity for charging. The electric range and the electric

energy consumption were determined according to a new test (WLTP). Only compare fuel consumption, CO 2

and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedure.

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To qualify you must be in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the War

Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

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specifically for each model and

manufactured by the BMW

Group, have a gross energy

content of 12.0 kWh and a

capacity of 34 Ah.

The battery cells, produced

according to BMW Group

specifications, have an

exceptionally high storage

capacity and extensive energy

supply. The electrical energy

stored in the high-voltage

battery is also used to supply

the vehicle electrical system.

This means that a generator

powered by the combustion

engine is no longer necessary,

thereby further increasing

the efficiency of the system.

A 40-litre fuel tank ensures

a combined range that is

suitable for long-distance travel,

highlighting the capabilities of

the plug-in hybrid models as

touring vehicles.

Brake-energy recuperation

provides highly efficient battery

charging on the move. With a

BMW i Wallbox, these charging

operations can be completed

within 2.4 hours up to 80 per

cent of its total capacity and 3.4

hours to achieve full capacity.

The high-voltage battery can

also be charged at conventional

household sockets, using the

standard charging cable.

Using this method, the

completely discharged battery

can absorb 80 per cent of

its total capacity within 4.2

hours while 5.7 hours is the

estimated period required for a

100% recharge.

The plug-in hybrid system

of the new BMW 330e Touring

also comprises a 2.0-litre

4-cylinder petrol engine

with BMW TwinPower Turbo

Technology and an output of

184hp, along with an electric

motor integrated in the 8-speed

Steptronic transmission, which

generates a peak output of

113hp. The total system output

of 252hp can be increased by

an additional 40hp for up to 10

seconds to deliver a total of

292hp under especially high

loads - all helping to maintain

the 3 Series’ sporting heritage.

This standard XtraBoost is

available in SPORT mode,

which can be activated by the

driving experience switch. The

maximum system torque of the

plug-in hybrid drive in the new

BMW 330e Touring is 420Nm.

XtraBoost is also available

during kickdown manoeuvres

and after shifting the selector

switch to the M/S position.

The sporting characteristics of

the new BMW 330e Touring

are further underlined by

model-specific drive-sound

tuning, a direct yet precise

accelerator pedal curve and a

specific shift programme as

part of the 8-speed Steptronic

transmission that includes

brake downshifts.

The new BMW 330e Touring

can accelerate from 0-62mph

in 6.1 seconds (provisional

figure) and its maximum speed

is 136mph (provisional figure).

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THE 1

Created to keep you connected, the new BMW 1 Series is now available on

the Motability Scheme alongside many other models from our premium

range of vehicles. A sleek new look accommodates greater interior space

than ever before for an increase in comfort and luggage capacity. With a host

of driving assistance features, the new BMW 1 Series reacts to your voice and

your touch, so you can concentrate on enjoying your drive. Discover The 1.

For more information contact your nearest Westerly BMW, we have

centres in Barnstaple, Bridgwater, Dorchester, Exeter and Yeovil.

Alternatively visit www.westerlybmw.co.uk

Fuel economy and CO2 results for the new BMW 1 Series range on the Motability Scheme: Combined 40.9mpg (6.9 l/100km) – 47.1mpg (6.0

l/100km). CO2 emissions: 121 – 114g/km.

Figures are for comparison purposes and may not refl ect real-life driving results, which depend on a number of factors including the accessories fi tted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle

load. All fi gures were determined according to a new test (WLTP). The CO2 fi gures were translated back to the outgoing test (NEDC) and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on fi rst registration. Only compare fuel

consumption and CO2 fi gures with other cars tested to the same technical procedure.

Westerly BMW is a credit broker not a lender. Motability Scheme vehicles are leased to customers by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road,

London, SE1 9HB. To qualify you must be in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the

War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) and applications must be made with participating Retailers between 01/01/2020 October – to 3131/03/2020.

December 2019.

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In Hybrid mode the new

BMW 330e Touring can reach

up to 68mph when running

on electric power alone.

The combustion engine only

switches on at higher speeds

or when there are high load

requirements.

When the Electric mode

is activated with the eDrive

button, the vehicle can reach

speeds up to 87mph drawing

on the power of its eDrive

alone. Thanks to state-of-the-art

cell technology, the lithium-ion

high-voltage battery in the new

BMW 330e Touring has an

electrically powered range of

34 miles (provisional figure*).

Two all-wheel-drive plug-in

hybrid versions of the BMW

3 Series will also launch

alongside the BMW 330e

Touring. Featuring the same

plug-in hybrid system as the

corresponding rear-wheel

drive models, the new BMW

330e xDrive Saloon returns a

combined fuel consumption

from 166mpg, combined

power consumption: from 16.7

kWh/100 km and combined

CO2 emissions from 38g/km

(provisional figures) and in the

new BMW 330e xDrive Touring

combined fuel consumption

is from 156mpg, combined

power consumption from 17.8

kWh/100 km and combined

CO2 emissions of 42g/km

(provisional figures). Power

delivery from the electric motor

and engine is combined with

power transmission to all four

wheels.

Via an electronically

controlled multi-disc clutch,

the intelligent all-wheel-drive

system distributes power from

the engine and electric motor

between the front and rear

wheels as required. Combined

with DSC (Dynamic Stability

Control), the system adapts

the distribution of drive torque

within a fraction of a second

to ensure maximum traction

and driving stability in all road

and weather conditions. It also

supports the sporting handling

of the Saloon and Touring

models with plug-in hybrid

drive.

The new BMW 330e

xDrive Saloon accelerates

from standstill to 62mph in

5.8 seconds, reaching a top

speed of 139mph (provisional

figures). The new BMW 330e

xDrive Touring completes the

standard sprint in 6.2 seconds,

achieving a maximum speed of

133mph (provisional figures).

With an electric range of

36 miles (provisional figure)

for the Saloon and 34 miles

(provisional figure) for the

Touring model, the all-wheeldrive

plug-in hybrid variants of

the new BMW 3 Series can

utilise electric power alone to

handle most day-to-day driving

such as commuting or travelling

within urban environments.

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YOUR LOCAL FORD

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Fordthorne is Cardiff’s official FordStore dealership and has been a main car dealer

franchise in Cardiff, South Wales for decades.

Winners of thirteen prestigious Customer Satisfaction awards from Ford Motor Company

and we are proud to be national award winners for customer care.

As a family owned company our values and culture of service are based on your personal

needs, and we have had thousands of repeat customers all happy to recommend our services.

Contact one of our Motability specialists

for more information

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FordStore

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02920 223100

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Spotlight on cars for the under 25s

The choice of cars for Motability Scheme drivers aged 25 or under is

extensive: here Richard Aucock from Motoring Research looks at four great

choices for youngsters.

The Motability Scheme prides itself on its inclusivity. This extends to younger drivers, with those

aged under 25 still eligible to drive a wide range of cars.

To highlight some of the options open to younger drivers, we’ve looked at four interesting new

car options, showcasing the huge breadth of choice out there. From zippy small cars, to roomy

hatchbacks, to stylish SUVs, we’ve got them all!

Kia XCeed 1.0 T-GDI 3

What sort of car is it?

The Kia XCeed is the crossover cousin to the regular Ceed family hatchback range. It has a

unique body style, raised ride height and tough appearance.

Why is it so popular?

Kia makes some very stylish-looking cars and the XCeed is another interesting addition to

the range. It is perfect for those who want a more rugged SUV-style crossover alternative

to a regular five-door, but who might find the bigger Kia Sportage a little on the large side.

The XCeed is good to drive, with a confident feel behind the wheel and surprising

performance from the fuel-efficient 1.0-litre engine. We also like the ride quality, which

does a good job of absorbing rough city roads. The standard heated seats and steering

wheel of this ‘3’ variant are welcome goodies, too!

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Drive Worry Free for 3 years

Kia’s ‘All-Inclusive Motability Package’ including

insurance, breakdown and servicing cover, adaptations

and annual road tax. Book a test drive today.

‘Search Kia Motability Exeter’

Kia Exeter

Marsh Kia, Hennock Rd E, Exeter EX2 8NP

Tel: 01392 477377 • exeterkia.co.uk

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About the Scheme

Toyota C-HR 1.8 Hybrid Icon

The Motability Scheme allows

you to swap all or part of your

mobility allowance to lease

a brand What new sort car, of scooter car is it? or

powered This distinctive-looking

wheelchair. For more

information machine about is Toyota’s joining entry

the into Scheme, the small please crossover use our

eligibility sector. checker The C-HR and is ask a fivedoor

information machine pack. with a raised

for a

free

If ride you height are thinking and styling about that

joining guarantees the Scheme, you’ll or stand you’re out

changing the crowd. your Motability

Scheme car, check out our

range Why of is vehicles it so popular? via the link

below. The C-HR has all the familiar Toyota attributes of excellent quality, strong safety credentials

and a fuss-free ease of use. Distinctive styling apart, the other noteworthy feature is its

hybrid engine.

This gives excellent fuel economy and super-low exhaust emissions, but also allows a

good amount of fully-electric driving at lower speeds. It’s entirely automatic, doesn’t have

to be plugged in, and helps C-HR drivers do their bit for local pollution levels.

Audi A1 Sportback 25 TFSI Technik S-tronic


The A1 Sportback is the

smallest Audi you can buy,

but it still serves up the full

premium Audi experience

of premium quality and

luxury refinements.


It is hard to fault the A1

Sportback. Not only is it

roomy inside, the cabin

also has the feel of an upmarket large car. Lots of the gadgetry of bigger Audis is available

here, too.

The TFSI engine is effortless and the S-tronic automatic gearbox gives two-pedal motoring

without any penalty in fuel economy. Best of all is the feel-good factor of having an Audi

badge on your keyring.

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Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoblue 120 ST-Line auto


Ford has given the classic family-sized five-door hatchback a stylish new look with the

latest Focus, particularly in this performance-influenced but good value ST-Line trim.


The Ford Focus has long been a best-seller in Britain, for good reason. It is extremely

practical, easy to use,

good to drive and, in its latest guise, stylish to look at. The sporty ST-Line features are

particularly appealing.

This refined diesel engine has ample power and is very good on fuel. The smooth

automatic gearbox also adds user-friendliness – and instead of a gear lever, it is controlled

by a rotary dial between the front seats, a feature normally only seen in luxurious Jaguars.

About the Scheme

The Motability Scheme allows you to swap all or part of your mobility allowance to lease a brand

new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. For more information about joining the Scheme, please

use our eligibility checker and ask for a free information pack.

If you are thinking about joining the Scheme, or you’re changing your Motability Scheme car,

check out our range of vehicles via the link below.

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THE NEW FORD PUMA

THE LATEST HYBRID AVAILABLE NOW ON MOTABILITY AT FORDTHORNE

INTERIOR DESIGN AND FEATURES OF THE NEW FORD PUMA

Rear Parking Sensors &

Ford SYNC 3 Navigation

with B&O Premium Audio &

10 Speakers

ST-Line Flat-Bottomed

Leather Steering Wheel,

Leather Handbrake &

Aluminium Gear Knob

Hybrid Technology supports

the petrol engine using a

48V battery to power an

electric motor

The New Ford Puma Titanium 1st

Edition MHEV from £545 advance

payment

Model shown is a Puma ST-Line X

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Audio System, 18” Alloy Wheels, Keyless Start, Cruise Control, Rear Park Assist and a

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FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK A TEST DRIVE

Fuel consumption and CO 2 ** figures for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual, in MPG (l/100km): WLTP Combined 37.2 – 41.5

Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO 2 figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which w

CO 2 figures shown, however, are based on the outgoing test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration.

*Advance Payment of £799 is for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual. Offer available on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme. To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme you must be in receipt of the Highe

Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental for 36 months’ duration. 60,000 mileage allowance over 3 years; excess mileage charges may apply. Offer available from 01/01/2020 to

Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB.

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RIVERSIDE MOTOR GROUP

(7.6 – 6.8). NEDC CO 2 emissions 146 – 142g/km.

ill depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. **There is a new test used for fuel consumption and CO 2 figures. The

r Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the Armed Forces

31/03/2020 subject to availability at participating retailers. Offer not available with other promotions and may be subject to change. For full terms and conditions, visit www.motability.co.uk. Motability Contract Hire

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www.riversidemotors.co.uk/volvo/motability

MINI convertible wins CarBuyer’s

Best Convertible 2020

The MINI Convertible has

won Best Convertible at the

annual Carbuyer Best Car

Awards 2020, marking its

third consecutive win in this

category.

Proving itself against

its nominated class rivals,

the MINI Convertible

impressed against judging

criteria including running

and ownership costs, driver

appeal, comfort, practicality

and safety.

James Batchelor, Editor-atlarge

and Head of Motoring

Video said: “The MINI

Convertible is a top-seller

because it serves up feelgood

fun, low running costs

and a stylish interior for an

affordable price. It’s proof

you can enjoy the convertible

lifestyle on a supermini

budget.”

Since this generation came

onto market in 2016, the MINI

Convertible has outsold its

rivals every year. With a total

of over 24,000 delivered to

customers so far, it is the UK’s

best-selling convertible.

David George, Director,

MINI UK said, “Winning

Carbuyer’s Best Convertible

for the third year in a row is an

incredible accomplishment.

The MINI Convertible is

special because of its

trademark go-kart handling,

but with added open-air fun

in a MINI package, and this

award is really testament to

that.”

Its iconic design and clever

interior packaging is matched

with lots of high-level

standard equipment including

a 6.5” infotainment screen,

Bluetooth functionality

with USB audio, Rear Park

Distance Control (PDC), LED

mood lighting and fully electric

roof.

On the road pricing begins

from £20,085 for the MINI

Cooper Convertible Classic.

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Here at Knights we have a range of MINI models available on the Motability

Scheme. Which MINI model will you choose?

Knights North Staffordshire

Bede Road, Radial Park

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4GU

01782 572111

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A brief history of the RAC

One of the benefits of having a Motability Scheme car is that full breakdown

assistance and cover, provided by RAC Motability Assist, is included in the

lease at no additional cost.

The RAC support our

customers every day, but did

you know that they have been

helping motorists for over 100

years? Read this article to find

out more on the history of the

RAC.

Ever since its foundation

in 1897, the RAC has been

consistently at the forefront of

developing motoring services –

right through to the present day

where they boast some market

leading innovations to assist all

our customers at the roadside.

The Royal Automobile Club

(RAC) was initially formed by a

group of pioneering motorists,

who embraced the new

freedoms brought about by the

development of the combustion

engine, and in its very earliest

days was responsible for

organising the first motor races.

As motoring among the

population grew, so did the

services the RAC could offer

its members and it wasn’t long

before mobile uniformed patrols

were introduced in 1901 and

roadside emergency telephone

boxes in 1912.

The mobile mechanics on

their Norton motorbikes were

a familiar sight in the early part

of the 20th century. But in the

years after the second world

war, as motor manufacturing

increased and road networks

improved, the patrol van was

introduced which could carry

more tools and parts, to fix a

wider range of problems.

Moving with the changing

times and responding to

customer need has always

been at the forefront of how the

RAC has operated, which has

been reflected in some of their

more recent innovations.

At the turn of the millennium,

as the RAC marked its

centennial anniversary, they

moved away from the RAFstyle

blue uniforms and relaunched

the patrol fleet in the

distinctive orange that is known

throughout the country today.

At about the same time the

RAC designed, developed and

launched a retractable rapid

deployment trailer, a towing

facility which is stored in the

back of all its patrol vans. And

earlier this year the towing

facility was further extended to

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include ‘all wheels up’ towing

equipment which means

they can take bigger vehicles,

such as 4x4s, which are more

common on the road and need

all wheels lifted to be towed.

Keeping pace with modern

vehicles is always key, which

is why all RAC patrols are

equipped with the latest mobile

diagnostic equipment – RAC

Scan+ – which enables them to

quickly identify faults that would

otherwise have to be dealt with

by a garage.

And, as standard, every RAC

van carries more than 500 parts

and tools which patrols use to

get members’ vehicles going

again as quickly as possible. The

RAC is very proud of its record

of repairing four out of five

vehicles at the roadside.

This year they will also

trialling new digital services to

further improve the service for

all customers, and introducing a

fleet of new heavy duty D-Max

Isuzu vans, all carrying electric

charging units to help stranded

motorists get on their way if

their electric vehicle battery

runs flat.

The RAC is committed to

making motoring easier, safer,

more affordable and more

enjoyable for drivers and road

users.

All Motability Scheme vehicles come with

the same worry-free package, this includes:

• Breakdown cover from the RAC

• Insurance (that’s for three named drivers

on our cars and WAVs)

• Servicing and maintenance

• Tyre repair and replacement from Kwik

Fit, windscreen repair, MOTs and road tax

• Support from our dedicated UK-based

Customer Services team (who were

recently voted best in the UK)

If you’re new to the Scheme and would

like to find out more about the all-inclusive

lease package request a free information

pack below and we’ll send you all the

information you need.

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Test drive: Scooters with a range

of 25 miles put to the test

Our latest mobility scooter review by independent reviewer Ian Cook

looks at three scooters with a range of at least 25 miles. Read on to see

Ian’s thoughts.

An overcast unusually gloomy cold day in mid-November, when rain or sleet seemed to threaten

at any moment, was the perfect time to put three Class 3 scooters through their paces. I went to

Ideas in Action in Stechford, Birmingham to check them out.

WEEKLY RENTAL

£23.76

One Rehab Komfi

Rider Liberator

For me, there is no doubt that the

Liberator mobility scooter offers the

ultimate in manoeuvrability, luxury

and comfort. With its sleek and stylish

design, the four-wheel scooter is highperformance

and comes with two

large powerful 50aH batteries giving a

maximum range of 25 miles per charge.

There’s also a choice of air-filled or

solid tyres. Weighing in at 103 kg the

Liberator is 120 cm in length and height

and 62 cm wide. The maximum user

weight is 158 kg.

Out on the road, I was particularly

impressed by the Liberator’s versatility.

There was advanced front and rear

suspension, a fully adjustable extrapadded

seat, a gas-assisted tiller,

easy to use delta handlebar, all-round suspension, powerful front and rear LED lights and

high visibility rearview mirrors. All of these made for a safe and comfortable ride when I

travelled to the shops as well as off-road. In my opinion, this would make the Liberator a

fantastic choice for all seasons and for day and night use.

One particularly appealing feature of the Liberator is its compact and highly manoeuvrable

design. It was easy to use in confined spaces, making it ideal for places such as shopping

centres. It would also make it easy to store and transport. The Komfi Liberator lived up to

its name — it was a liberating and comfy experience.

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*Advance Payment of £499 is for the Volvo XC40 T3 FWD R-Design Manual. Offer available on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme. To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme you must be in

receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement

or the Armed Forces Independence Payment, which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental for 36 months’ duration. 60,000 mileage allowance over three years; excess mileage charges may

apply. Offer available from 01/01/2020 to 31/03/2020 subject to availability at participating retailers. Offer not available with other promotions and may be subject to change. For full terms and

conditions, visit www.motability.co.uk. Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company No. 1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge

Road, London SE1 9HB.

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TGA Supersport B&C

The TGA Supersport is different from every other

mobility scooter I think I have ever ridden. With

its three big alloy wheels, distinctive handlebars,

large front light and three-wheel design, the

Supersport seems to have borrowed

many ideas from the motorcycle

industry. This gives it plenty of

style, but there is substance too —

outstanding comfort, stability and

manoeuvrability.

WEEKLY RENTAL

£33.27

A powerful 75 aH battery gives an

impressive maximum range of 30 miles

per charge. On my test drive, the operating lever gave

me an amazing smooth finger-tip control of speed

going forwards and in reverse. I inched forward, and

then quickly accelerated to a top speed of 8mph.

I was pleased to find the steering responsive.

An impressive turning circle allowed me to negotiate almost any obstacle. And the

Supersport’s upholstered adjustable seat made it an exceptionally comfortable ride. Better

still, the arms lifted up and the whole seat rotated to allow me to access it easily. The

large rear basket, which comes as standard, was a nice touch too. Weighing in at 119 kg,

the Supersport is 163 cm in length, 97 cm in height and a slim 74 cm wide. Maximum

user weight is 200 kg. My verdict is that the Supersport is super and sporty too. It lives up

to its name in every sense.

Freerider Landranger XL8

With a maximum user weight of 190 kg, the

Landranger XL8 is a robust four-wheel scooter. It

feels like it can truly go anywhere: dirt tracks, uneven

ground and muddy puddles are nothing to the XL8.

A powerful 86 aH battery gives an impressive

maximum range of 26 miles per charge.

Weighing in at 160 kg, the Supersport is

a heavyweight. It’s 152 cm long, 122

cm in height and slim at 74 cm wide,

with four solid tyres. Maximum

user weight is 190 kg. With a waterresistant

LCD dashboard, fixed twin

mirrors and indicators, you can see

clearly whatever the weather.

WEEKLY RENTAL

£32.89

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THE MINI CLUBMAN.

AVAILABLEFROM£0ADVANCEPAYMENT

Just one look at the MINI Clubman and your heart may get carried away.

Bold and distinctive, it's designed to cause a stir. But it's not just eye candy.

More versatile than ever, it's the MINI for all occasions.

Currently the MINI Clubman, Countryman 3-Door and 5-Door Hatch models

are all available through the Motability scheme with £0 advance payment.

For more information contact your nearest Westerly MINI, we have

centres in Barnstaple, Bridgwater, Dorchester, Exeter and Yeovil.

Alternatively visit www.westerlymini.co. uk

f Motability

Official Fuel Economy Figures for the new MINI Clubman Range: Combined 32.8-56.5 mpg (8.6-5.0 11100km). CO2 Emissions 169-111 g/krn.

Figures are for comparison purposes and may not reflect real life driving results which depend on a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post registration), variations in

weather, driving styles and vehicle load. For plug-in hybrid vehicles they were obtained using a combination of battery power and fuel, for battery electric vehicles after the battery had been fully charged. Plug-in hybrid

and battery electric vehicles require mains electricity for charging. **All figures were determined according to a new test (WLTP). The CO2 figures were translated back to the outgoing test (NEDC) and will be used to

calculate vehicle tax on first registration. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedure. consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other

cars tested to the same technical procedure.

Westerly MINI is a credit broker and not a leander.

tThe MINI range available on the Motability Contract Hire Car Scheme starts from £0 Advance Payment for the MINI Clubman. Prices are correct at time of deployment for orders placed and accepted between

01/01/2020 to 31/03/2020. All models on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme include optional metallic paint at no extra cost. Models featured may include options at an additional cost. The facilities offered are for the

hire (bailment) of goods. The Motability Contract Hire Scheme is administered by Motability Operations Limited (Registered Company N o.1373876), City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HB. To qualify

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you must be in receipt of either the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the War Pensioners' Mobility

Supplement (VvPMS) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP), which will be taken in lieu of the four-weekly rental. Terms and conditions apply and are available on request.

Kwik Fit’s guide to

smart motorways

The number of smart motorways in the UK is

increasing. As of Autumn 2019 there were already

20 sections of road operating smart motorway

schemes with several others under construction

or due to start soon.

The first smart motorway

opened on a section of the

M42 in 2006. Statistics from

Highways England show that

journey reliability has improved

by 22% on this road and the

number of accidents involving

severe injuries has reduced.

However, smart motorways

have hit the news recently as

many drivers are still unsure

of the rules surrounding them

which can lead to avoidable

accidents occurring. So in this

article, we take a look at the

types of smart motorway plus

tips should you find yourself

driving on one.

What is a smart motorway?

A smart motorway is a

stretch of motorway that

uses various methods, such

as using the hard shoulder

as an active traffic lane and

variable speed limits, to ease

congestion and maximise

motorway capacity. There

are three main types of smart

motorway schemes currently

operating in the UK. These are

‘All-Lane Running’ schemes,

‘Controlled Motorways’ and

‘Dynamic Hard Shoulder

Running’ schemes.

All-Lane Running

All-Lane Running smart

motorways permanently use

the hard shoulder as an active

traffic lane to ease congestion.

The hard shoulder would only

be closed to traffic if an incident

has occurred which requires

emergency vehicles to have

exclusive access to the hard

shoulder. If this happens, a

sign displaying a red X will be

visible above the hard shoulder

and you should exit the lane

as soon as it is safe to do so.

It is dangerous to remain in

this lane even if you can’t see

an obstruction as you may

be restricting the access of

emergency vehicles attending

the scene.

If there’s an emergency and

you need to pull over, you will

find emergency refuge areas

(or ERA’s) positioned at regular

intervals along the road giving

you a safe place to stop.

Controlled Motorways

These motorways have lanes

with variable speed limits but

the hard shoulder is not used

as an active traffic lane. On

Controlled Motorways, the hard

shoulder must only be used

in an emergency. Electronic

signs on the motorway gantry

will indicate the current

speed limit on that stretch of

road. These speed limits are

monitored by speed cameras,

Highways England has

confirmed that these speed

cameras accommodate for

drivers reducing their speed

in a sensible way should the

speed limit change. However,

it is still crucial that you remain

alert so that you can adapt

to these changes and avoid

penalties or fines. If no speed

limit signs are visible at all,

then the national speed limit

will apply.

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Tips for driving on smart motorways

Driving on smart motorways is similar to driving on regular motorways. However, there

are extra alerts to be mindful of on smart motorways. It is important to remember never

to drive in a lane marked by a red X and always keep within the variable speed limits.

Look out for solid white lines marking the hard shoulder which you should not drive on

unless indicated otherwise.

Dynamic Hard Shoulder

Running

These schemes allow the hard

shoulder to be used as an

active traffic lane at particularly

busy times. If you’re unsure of

which area of the motorway is

the hard shoulder, it is indicated

by a solid white line painted on

the road which distinguishes

and separates it from the

normal motorway lanes.

A sign on the gantry will

indicate whether the hard

shoulder is open as a normal

lane or not. The hard shoulder is

not open for normal traffic if the

signs over it are blank or show

a red X. You could receive a

fixed penalty of up to £100 and

3 points for driving on the hard

shoulder when it is marked

with a red X. Dynamic Hard

Shoulder Running motorways

also operate with variable

speed limits so it is important

to look out for signs making

drivers aware of speed limit

changes.

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10 things to help you decide if the

Motability Scheme is right for you

When you join the Motability Scheme you get more than just a car,

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair of your

choice, you also get to enjoy all the freedom that comes with a truly worryfree

lease. We know that getting a new car is a big decision, which is why

we’ve highlighted a few things that people often want to talk to us about

before deciding if the Scheme is for them. Have a read through and you may

well find answers to questions that have been on your mind too!

1. How does the Motability

Scheme work?

The purpose of the Scheme

is to provide the simplest,

most affordable way to run

a brand new car. There’s no

credit checks or lengthy forms

to fill out. You just exchange

your mobility allowance to

lease the car that suits your

needs best. Everyday running

costs such as insurance for

up to three named drivers,

servicing and maintenance

and breakdown recovery are

all included in the weekly

price. So, you just need to pay

for fuel and off you go.

2. Can I get a car on the

Scheme if I don’t drive?

Yes, you don’t have to

be able to drive to get a car

on the Scheme. Lots of our

customers don’t drive. That’s

why the insurance with your

lease is for up to three named

drivers. So your car could be

driven by a family member,

friend or carer, it doesn’t have

to be you. Also, you may

like to know, you can lease a

Motability Scheme car as a

learner driver, so long as you

have a provisional licence and

are listed as a permitted driver

on the Certificate of Motor

Insurance. You must also be

accompanied by a driver who

is over 21 and has held their

licence for at least three years.

They should also be named

on your Certificate of Motor

Insurance in case they need

to take control of the car

themselves.

3. What if I’m family, a friend

or a carer?

We want the Motability

Scheme to be as convenient

as possible for our customers

and the people who support

them. That’s one of the

reasons we include insurance

for up to three named drivers

on the lease. Also, if it’s easier

for the customer, they can

nominate you to speak to us

about the lease agreement on

their behalf.

4. How do I know if I am

eligible for the Scheme?

Simple, you’re eligible if

you currently receive any of

these allowances and have

12 months remaining on your

award:

• Higher Rate Mobility

Component of the Disability

Living Allowance (DLA)

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• Enhanced Rate of the

Mobility Component of

Personal Independence

Payment (PIP)

• War Pensioners’ Mobility

Supplement (WPMS)

• Armed Forces

Independence Payment

(AFIP)

5. What about PIP

reassessments?

If you’re currently in

receipt of the Disability Living

Allowance (DLA) and are

invited for a reassessment,

as long as you’re successful

in your application for the

Enhanced Rate of the Mobility

Component of Personal

Independence Payment (PIP),

you will still be eligible to join

the Motability Scheme. If you

became a customer, then lost

your allowance, we would

offer you the chance to buy

the car, or you could return

it with no further payments

to make. If that’s the case,

you may also be entitled to

a £1000 stopped allowance

support payment.

6. How much will a new car

cost me a week?

Our choice of over 2,000

vehicles is split into the three

price band options below. You

can pick from the one that fits

your budget the best:

• Cars that cost less than

your weekly mobility

allowance, so you keep the

difference.

• Cars that cost exactly the

same as your allowance.

• Cars that cost the same as

your allowance, plus a oneoff

Advance Payment.

Remember, whatever car you

choose, insurance, servicing,

repairs and breakdown

recovery, are all included in the

weekly price.

7. What if I need

adaptations?

If you require adaptations

to help make driving, or

travelling, easier or more

comfortable, you’ll be

pleased to know that many

of the most popular ones are

available at no additional cost

when fitted at the start of your

lease.

Adaptations generally fall

into three categories:

• Driving adaptations to

help improve your driving

experience

• Stowage adaptations

allowing you to stow your

scooter or wheelchair

• Access adaptations which

help you get in and out of

the car

8. Can I trade in my old car

against a new one?

You can trade in your

privately owned car at

most Motability Scheme

dealerships. This could help

finance an Advance Payment

or optional extras for your

new car. And remember, a

Motability Scheme car is

brand new and your lease

includes all the maintenance

you’ll need to keep your

vehicle running smoothly.

So that means none of the

unexpected repair bills, often

associated with running an

older car.

9. Will I definitely be able to

get the car I need?

The Motability Scheme

stays right up-to-date with the

latest car models from most

of the leading manufacturers.

So yes, the likelihood is that

the car you want will be

available. All we would say is,

before setting your heart on a

particular car, visit a dealership

or two and speak to their

Motability specialist for expert

advice. They may recommend

other cars to test drive, so you

can compare them to the one

you were thinking of.

Finding the right new

car starts with having the

best possible choice of

manufacturers and their latest

models – and that’s what

you’ll find on our Car Search

tool. And whether you’re

looking for a low emission

hatchback, or a bigger family

vehicle, our easy online ‘Car

Search’ makes getting to what

you want easy.

10. How do I apply?

It’s simple- search through

our range of vehicles to see

what’s available, then visit

a dealership to speak to a

Motability specialist and

arrange a test drive. When

you’ve decided on the car, the

dealer you choose will help

complete your order for you at

the dealership.

Want to know more?

Remember, we’re here to

help however we can, so if

there are other things that you

would like to talk to us about,

just call when you are ready.

Or you can request a call back

at a time that’s convenient for

you. You can reach one of the

team on 0800 694 9000.

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Our events are accessible for all

This summer, the One Big

Day programme of events

returns to six locations across

the country, offering the

chance to discover worryfree

motoring with the

Motability Scheme. The Big

Event and regional One Big

Days are free to attend and

showcase a wide range of

vehicles available through the

Motability Scheme. Taking

place in Northern Ireland,

NEC Birmingham, Exeter,

Harrogate, Peterborough and

Edinburgh, visitors will get the

chance to explore and testdrive

a wide range of vehicles

as well as find out more about

the Motability Scheme.

We want everyone to have

a great experience at our

events so they have been

planned with all visitors in

mind, ensuring all the venues

are accessible to people

with physical and cognitive

conditions.

Here’s some extra

information to help make your

visit as enjoyable as possible.

• Quiet/sensory Room –

there will be a quiet room

with sensory products

available to use at all of our

events. If you would like

to access this room then

please let a member of the

event team know.

• Quieter times of day – as

our events can get quite

busy, you may be interested

in attending the events at

the quieter times which are

generally between 2pm and

4pm.

• Ear defenders – we have

a limited number of ear

defenders available to

borrow on request. Simply

ask a member of the event

team if this is something

you would like to use.

• Free Wi-Fi is available to all

visitors.

• Loud speaker

announcements will be

kept to a minimum and are

only used for emergencies.

There will be planned

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announcements at 3:45pm

onwards to let guests know

that the show is closing at

4pm.

• Music – no music is played

at any of our events.

• We’re here to help – our

team of Motability Scheme

advisors are there to

answer questions and

provide support to all our

guests. So, if you need any

help on the day simply let

one of them know.

To get a better understanding

of what it’s like to visit The

Big Event or regional One Big

Day, why not take a look at

this short film which takes you

through what to expect on the

day.

The six events are for the

whole family to enjoy, free to

attend, with free parking too.

The dates and locations for the Motability

Scheme 2020 events are as follows:

Saturday 6 June

ONE BIG DAY

Eikon Exhibition Centre

Northern Ireland

Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July

THE BIG EVENT

NEC, Birmingham

Saturday 25 July

ONE BIG DAY

Westpoint, Exeter

Saturday 15 August

ONE BIG DAY

Yorkshire Event Centre

Harrogate

Saturday 5 September

ONE BIG DAY

East of England Arena

Peterborough

Saturday 19 September

ONE BIG DAY

Royal Highland Centre

Edinburgh

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New AI technology for people

with disabilities

AI, which stands for Artificial Intelligence, refers to the ability of a computer

or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks normally done by humans.

Some AI utilises voice recognition to work, meaning it responds to speech. It

can help people with disabilities in a number of ways by recognising people

in photos, understanding speech, remembering passwords, reminding you

to take medication, and searching for information online.

Here we look at how AI

is helping people deal with

symptoms of a variety of

conditions and some of

the broader applications it

could have.

Multiple Sclerosis

In early 2019, researchers

in London trained AI to track

responses to the treatment

of multiple sclerosis (MS) to

improve care for people with

the condition. Academics at

University College London

and King’s College London

conducted a study using

computer algorithms to

track changes in hundreds of

MRI brain scans belonging

to patients prescribed

Natalizumab, a treatment for

highly-active relapsing MS.

After absorbing this data, the

computer was able to unearth

new patterns in patients’ brains.

Rather than simply

mirroring what radiologists

do, AI does what no human

can do—it draws intelligence

from very rich data to enable

individually-tailored care. This

can be used to anticipate

symptoms before the patient is

even aware of them.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an

autoimmune disease where

the body’s immune system

mistakenly attacks joints. The

University of Bath is developing

an app to monitor patients’

symptoms between medical

appointments and predict flareups.

Called the Flare Profiler,

the app will test a unique range

of patient data using video and

thermal imaging technology.

The project will then analyse

patient data using AI to group

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patient disease activity patterns

and identify the most effective

treatment. It could cut down

drastically on hospital visits

for patients and so save them

time, inconvenience, lost

working hours, and cost.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a very

common condition causing

joints to become painful and

stiff, usually as we get older.

It can be mild to very severe,

making movement and mobility

difficult and painful. AI is being

used to help people manage

and alleviate symptoms. The

charity Versus Arthritis has

developed a virtual assistant

powered by AI. It learns over

time and improves as more

people use it, so just by

accessing the virtual assistant,

you are assisting research of AI

for people with osteoarthritis.

Smart speakers can also

make life easier if mobility is

impaired. They can turn lights

on or off, control heating,

turn on the TV and search for

channels or programmes, set

alarms, alert you to who’s at

the front door, and even read

you a book!


helps you to get mobile by

exchanging your mobility

allowance to lease a new car,

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle,

scooter or powered wheelchair,

all of which come with our

fully inclusive lease package.

To find out more about joining

the Scheme, you can order a

free information pack and check

your eligibility.

Parkinson’s

In 2016 a team of scientists at

Microsoft developed a pen to

help graphic designer Emma

Lawton, who is living with

Parkinson’s, steady her hand so

she could write again. Emma

now works as project lead for

apps at Parkinson’s UK. She

says in an interview with The

Evening Standard:

“There are over 40

symptoms of Parkinson’s

so there is no one size fits

all treatment or individual.

The apps we develop help

people to create their own

toolkit, whether they need

help sleeping, swallowing or

rejigging their memory.

AI is the future of

healthcare. It allows us to

be superhuman, to hover

above ourselves and see

things from afar to help make

intelligent decisions. In the

future I hope everything will

feed together. So your smart

fridge will connect to your

wearable tech and warn you

what you ate last night may

cause some cramping and

if you aren’t able to walk,

you should avoid travelling.

It allows us to master our

condition.”

Emma Lawton,

The Evening Standard

Recovery from strokes

Though the brain can be

retrained following a stroke, it

can take hundreds of hours.

Voice recognition is being

developed by the Medical

Graphics team at The University

of Chester, with the help of

the stroke department at the

Countess of Chester Hospital,

to make this easier.

Using virtual reality

headsets, the aim is to make

intensive rehabilitation more

accessible and immediate.

This could reduce the duration

of long-term care and make

rehabilitation programmes

more adaptable. The devices

can be operated with minimal

supervision. By doing the

exercises “virtually” this

means patients aren’t wearing

themselves out as they’re using

their heads, not their arms and

legs which can be exhausting

for patients recovering from a

stroke.

US-based Motus Nova

has developed a device that

can be used at home and

is as fun as playing video

games. The Hand Mentor

and Foot Mentor can be used

independently and without

supervision. The user operates

the device using sensors to

monitor and determine what is

most effective. It’s hoped this

product will soon be available in

the UK.

Get involved in

researching AI

There are a number of charities

for people with disabilities

taking an active interest in

AI, so it’s well worth having

a search online and checking

out their websites for updates

on latest developments. There

may also be a chance to take

part in research so you can play

your part in developing AI. The

national charity Scope actively

encourages the inclusion

of disabled people in user

research. They themselves

have a research panel where

disabled people and carers use

their experiences to help create

and improve products and

services.

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Four simple car checks for safer

winter driving

Getting your vehicle ready for winter doesn’t need to be difficult. Here are some basic

maintenance tips from Kwik Fit that can help get your car through the colder months.

1 Check your screenwash bottle and top it up regularly.

A lot of dirt and grime ends up on the windscreen during winter, so having plenty of

screenwash will help to maintain your view.

2 Check that all your lights are working and clean them regularly.

If you have a blown bulb in your brake light, you could receive a fixed penalty notice if stopped

by the police. Also, other road users may not be able to see you clearly in wintry conditions.

3 Check your tyres every few weeks.

Adequate tread is critical to help tyres grip cold and icy roads. Make sure you have at least 2mm

of tread on all of your tyres.

4 Check your coolant level and top it up if necessary, as it protects your engine from

extreme cold temperatures.

Coolant is stored in a reservoir under the bonnet and is usually a bright-pink or blue colour.

Check your vehicle handbook, or you can ask your dealer, if you’re having trouble finding it.

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SEAT Motability.

Dedicated Motability Car Specialists.

Assisting you in finding a vehicle

that fits your precise needs.

Test drive our sophisticated and

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Can I drive with autism?

The diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not necessarily a

barrier to holding a driving licence. If you qualify for the Enhanced Rate

Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you can use

this award to lease a Motability Scheme car. Here is some information on

driving with autism and how the Motability Scheme can help you.

Getting your driving licence

You must tell the Driver

and Vehicle Licensing Agency

(DVLA) or Driver & Vehicle

Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland

if your disability affects your

ability to drive safely. Initially,

the first person to discuss this

with is your GP who will have

access to the DVLA guidelines

for people with a disability and

will be able to go through these

with you to find out if you can

take the next steps.

Barriers to holding a

licence for people with autism

might include a history of

epilepsy, perceptual problems,

difficulties with multitasking,

poor motor control

or dyspraxia, and problems

with sequencing. You may

also need to find your own

workaround for difficulties with

communication. However, it’s

important to know that none of

these are an absolute barrier to

getting your driving licence!

When you’re learning to

drive with autism, there is lots

of support out there for you.

There are driving instructors

who specialise in teaching

people with disabilities. You

may also find it useful to chat

to other people with autism

about driving in online forums

such as the online community

and forums run by the National

Autistic Society.

What driving can do for you

Having a car can give you

easier access to a job, a work

scheme, college, training or a

day centre. It also saves you

having to rely on friends or

family for lifts or using taxis and

public transport. Once you’ve

got used to having your own

car and become accustomed

to driving it whenever you

want, it could even boost your

confidence in other areas of

your life.

Driving a car can also be a

very enjoyable hobby in itself,

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aside from being able to get

yourself to the activities you

like to do such as exercising or

going to the cinema.

And you can even make a

career out of it! There are some

driving instructors in the UK

who themselves have autism.

Julia Malkin battled autism to

become the country’s most

qualified driving instructor. Her

story was told in the BBC Three

programme Autistic Driving

School shown in 2010.

Julia says driving is

enormously helpful if you have

autism because it boosts sense

of self. She explains: “We

need confidence and ability

to achieve more than typical

people do. That is because our

self esteem is naturally weak

because of our communication

difficulties. Driving does help

to resolve that kind of thing by

giving us the ability to believe

in ourselves.”

Harry Debling, who was

diagnosed with autism at 18

months, set up his own driving

school to show people with

autism can overcome barriers

to achieve their goals. “I want

to show autistic people in a

positive light. It’s not all doom

and gloom. There are many

different levels of the spectrum

and a lot of autistic people with

the help and support they get

can succeed,” he says.

How the Motability Scheme

can help


makes leasing a car an easy,

hassle-free experience. With

the Scheme, you can exchange

part or all of your mobility

allowance to lease a car for

three years and, once the three

years are over, if you decide

to remain on the Scheme, you

can choose another vehicle.

Insurance for up to three

named drivers, maintenance

and breakdown cover is already

included in the price you

pay. The Motability Scheme

specialist at your choice of

dealership will take care of any

paperwork and place the order

for you, and you’re supported

by the Scheme throughout the

lease.

Am I eligible?

You can find out if you

are eligible for the Motability

Scheme using our eligibility

checker. The next step after

that is making an appointment

to visit a Scheme specialist at

your nearest dealer to pick out

and test drive cars. You can

prepare for your visit in advance

using our handy dealer visit

checklists which should help

you narrow down your options.

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One Big Day is returning to

the Eikon Exhibition Centre,

Northern Ireland in 2020.

Come along to see

Northern Ireland’s largest

display of vehicles available

on the Motability Scheme

and discover everything you

need to know about worryfree

motoring. It’s free to

attend, with free parking and

everyone’s welcome!

One Big Day Northern

Ireland brings together

everything available on the

Motability Scheme to help

make deciding to join the

Scheme as easy as possible.

It’s free to attend and a great

day out for the whole family.

There will be:

• Over 80 cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and

adaptations on display

• Over 35 scooters and powered wheelchairs on display

• The opportunity to test drive adapted and standard cars

• Motability Scheme advisors available to chat to

• Free parking and a free tea, coffee or soft drink on arrival

• A children’s play area including a bouncy castle, face

painting and much more...

The Big Event is returning

to the NEC, Birmingham

in 2020 for its third year.

Come along to our flagship

event to see the UK’s largest

display of vehicles available

on the Motability Scheme

and discover everything you

need to know about worryfree

motoring. It’s free to

attend, with free parking and

everyone’s welcome!

The Big Event brings

together everything available

on the Motability Scheme to

make joining the Scheme as

easy as possible. It’s free to

attend and a great day out

for the

whole

family.

There will be:

• Nearly 150 cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)

and adaptations on display

• Over 50 scooters and powered wheelchairs on display

• The opportunity to test drive adapted and standard cars as

well as passenger WAV taster experiences

• Expert speakers giving talks on the Scheme and other

motoring related topics

• Motability Scheme advisors available to chat to

• Free parking and a free tea, coffee or soft drink on arrival

• A children’s play area including a bouncy castle, face

painting and much more...

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