Motability Scheme

This well-run and beneficial scheme allows our clients in to exchange all, or a percentage, of the higher rate mobility allowance for mobility scooters, power chairs, cars or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV).
Specialists in a wide range of mobility equipment and living aids, Mendip Mobility Ltd’s team of professional and knowledgeable staff is happy to offer advice about the best scooters and power chairs to suit you. For cars and other vehicles, please refer to Find a scooter | Motability Scheme.
The Motability Scheme allows you to exchange some, or all of your higher rate mobility allowance for a scooter, power wheelchair, car or wheelchair assisted vehicle.
To find out more, please visit Motability Scheme’s website.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scheme, you need to be in receipt of one of these benefits:
- Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance
- Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
Your lease will be paid directly by the DWP, saving you any time and stress with bills or payments. Your lease lasts for three years, at which point, when you return your scooter or wheelchair and (provided you decide to renew) receive a brand new one to replace it.
Prices
Scooter lease starts from £15 a week and includes:
- Servicing
- Maintenance
- Insurance
- Tyre and battery replacement
- Breakdown assistance
Interested in leasing a power chair or a scooter?
Arrange a visit to your local Mendip Mobility showroom where our friendly, knowledgeable staff will take the time to assess your needs and requirements in depth to find the right mobility solution for you. We can even bring a few to your home for you to try!
Once you’ve made your decision, we’ll process your Motability Scheme application