Allowances and rates
You need to receive one of these qualifying mobility allowances, with at least 12 months left, to be eligible to join the Motability Scheme.
Mobility allowances
If you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you might be able to use this to lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme.
In order to be eligible you must get one of the qualifying mobility allowances, with at least 12 months left.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
PIP: Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment
So you know, you might see this called the 'enhanced' rate mobility part too.
PIP helps with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. It’s not means-tested, or affected by earnings or savings.
We can not accept the lower rate mobility part or the daily living parts of PIP on the Scheme.
Learn more about PIP, the different rates and who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
DLA: Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance
DLA helps you with the extra costs you might have because of a disability. It’s not means tested or affected by earnings, other incomes or savings.
We can not accept the lower rate mobility part or the daily living parts of DLA on the Scheme.
Learn more about DLA, the different rates and who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
Social Security Scotland
ADP: Enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment
This is replacing PIP for people living in Scotland aged between 16 and State Pension age. It’s been introduced by Social Security Scotland, which is taking over disability assistance payments from the DWP for people living in Scotland.
We can not accept the lower rate mobility part or the care component parts of ADP on the Scheme.
Learn more about ADP, the different rates and who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
CDP: Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment
This has replaced DLA for children living in Scotland aged three months to 18 years old. It’s been introduced by Social Security Scotland, which is taking over disability assistance payments from the DWP for people living in Scotland.
We can not accept the lower rate mobility component or the care component parts of CDP on the Scheme.
Learn more about CDP, the different rates and who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
Veterans UK
AFIP: Armed Forces Independence Payment
This is for service personnel and veterans who have been seriously injured in service on or after 6 April 2005. It’s extra money to cover any costs you might have because of your injury.
Learn more about AFIP including who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
WPMS: War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement
It helps you with any extra mobility costs you might have because of a disability caused by military service.
Learn more about WPMS including who to speak to if you’re looking to claim.
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Related FAQs
Am I eligible to join the Scheme?
You need a qualifying mobility allowance with at least 12 months left to apply to join the Scheme. Check if you're eligible.
Can two people in my home be on the Scheme?
You can have as many people in your home on the Scheme as you want, as long as they’re all eligible to join.
Can I join the Scheme on Attendance Allowance?
Can young people join the Scheme?
Young people can join the Scheme, but what they can do and how they join depends on their age and whether they’re the customer.
Can young drivers join the Scheme?
You can only have one driver under 21 on your Certificate of Motor Insurance. This could be the disabled customer, or another driver living at the same address.
What are location trackers?
Location trackers are one of the ways we make sure our vehicles are being used for the benefit of our customers.
