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Joining theMotabilitySchemeWhen you join the Motability Scheme, you don’t just get access to a brandnew vehicle every three years, you also unlock all the freedom that comeswith a truly worry-free lease. The process is very simple, but these sixfrequently asked questions should cover any queries you may have.mobilitynews18
Who can join the MotabilityScheme?To join the MotabilityScheme and lease a car,scooter, powered wheelchair orWheelchair Accessible Vehicle(WAV), you must receive one offour allowances:1. The Higher Rate MobilityComponent of the DisabilityLiving Allowance (DLA)2. Enhanced Rate of theMobility Component ofPersonal IndependencePayment (PIP)3. War Pensioners’ MobilitySupplement (WPMS)4. Armed Forces IndependencePayment (AFIP)You will need to have at least12 months remaining on yourallowance when you apply tojoin the Scheme.What is the cost of leasingthrough the Scheme?You have three pricingoptions to choose from. Someoptions will cost less than yourweekly allowance, some willcost the same as your weeklyallowance, and some willcost more than your weeklyallowance. The latter optionrequires a one-off upfrontAdvance Payment but givesyou a wider choice.Whichever option youchoose, your mobility allowanceis paid directly by your benefitsagency every four weeks.If I’m eligible to join, what arethe next steps?Once you have a betteridea of the vehicles whichmight be right for you, finddealers in your local area, youcan search by town, postcodeand preferred manufacturer.Every dealer has trainedMotability Scheme specialistsso it’s worth getting in touchwith them before visiting thedealership to find the best timeto speak with them.If opting for a car, you’llneed to visit the dealershipto test drive your choice. Ifyou’re selecting a WAV, scooter,or powered wheelchair, thedealer you choose will cometo your home to make sureyour vehicle meets your exactneeds — which will include atest drive.When you’re happy withyour vehicle, your MotabilityScheme specialist will placeyour order online at thedealership. For the dealer todo this, you will need to haveyour certificate of entitlementstating which allowance youreceive, proof of address,and for cars and WAVs,driving licence or licences foranyone wishing to drive thevehicle. You’ll also need toprovide details of any previousaccidents or driving convictions.If you can’t be present to placethe order yourself, you’ll needto have a legal appointee torepresent you.What happens next?Once your order has beenplaced, your application willthen be checked before it ispassed back to the dealershipto order your car. Theapplication process can take acouple of days, during whichtime you can check on yourapplication by clicking on theonline Application Checker. Ifyour application is approved,the dealer will arrange deliveryof your new car. The deliveryof your new car will varydepending on the type andavailability of the car as wellas the dealer you choose.However, your dealer should beable to advise on these deliverytimes.Do I need to organiseinsurance or breakdowncover?No, for the duration ofyour lease, RSA Motabilityinsurance, full RAC breakdownassistance, servicing, andmaintenance are all taken careof when you lease a vehicle onthe Motability Scheme – simplyadd fuel and you’re good to go.Do I have to be the driver ofmy Motability Scheme car/vehicle?No. If leasing a MotabilityScheme car, up to three nameddrivers are included as partof your lease. These can beyourself, friends, family, orcarers and you do not need tobe in the car for every journey,so the named drivers can usethe car for any journey thatbenefits you.mobilitynews19
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