Am I Eligible for Motability?

Motability is designed to make it simpler for scheme members to enjoy the use of a new car.

Discover Motability and what it means at Snows dealerships in the South.

Motability Eligibility Checker. The Eligibility Checker tool and the information below will help you to find out if you may be eligible to apply to join the Scheme.

Eligibility Checker

Check here to see if you're eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme

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Which allowance do you receive? You must receive one of the five mobility allowances listed below in order to be eligible for the Motability Scheme

Which allowance does the person you are checking on behalf of receive? They must receive one of the five mobility allowances listed below in order to be eligible for the Motability Scheme

Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

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Do you have 12 months of your allowance remaining? You must have 12 months of your allowance remaining when you apply to join the Motability Scheme.

Do they have 12 months of their allowance remaining? The person you are checking on behalf of must have 12 months of their allowance remaining when they apply to join the Motability Scheme.

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You can apply to join the Motability Scheme Here are some links to help you get started

The person you are checking on behalf of can apply to join the Motability Scheme Here are some links to help you get started

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We need some more information If you are unsure about the details of your award, you can check your Certificate of Entitlement* from your benefit payment agency (this will be either the Department for Work and Pensions, Social Security Scotland or Veterans UK)

We need some more information If you are unsure about the details of the award, the person you are checking on behalf of receives, you can double check their Certificate of Entitlement* from their benefit payment agency (this will be either the Department for Work and Pensions, Social Security Scotland or Veterans UK)

Department for Work and Pensions For enquiries about claiming PIP or DLA allowance:

Visit the DWP website

Call them about PIP on 0800 121 4433

Call them about DLA on 0800 121 4600

Social Security Scotland For enquiries about the higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment:

Visit the Social Security Scotland website

Call them about PIP on 0800 182 2222

Veterans UK For enquiries about claiming WPMS or AFIP

Visit the Veterans UK website

Call them about PIP on 0808 1914 218

Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme

* The letter stating which allowance you have been awarded, and for how long the award lasts

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Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme If you currently do not receive a higher rate mobility allowance you are not able to lease a vehicle on the Scheme, however if your circumstances change in the future you may become eligible. In the meantime the following links may be of interest to you.

Unfortunately, the person you are checking on behalf of does not appear to be eligible to apply to join the Motability Scheme If they do not receive a higher rate mobility allowance they are not able to lease a vehicle on the Motability Scheme, however if their circumstances change in the future you they become eligible. In the meantime the following links may be of interest to you.

Department for Work and Pensions For enquiries about claiming PIP or DLA allowance:

Visit the DWP website

Call them about PIP on 0800 121 4433

Call them about DLA on 0800 121 4600

Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme

Click here to find out more about the allowances used on the Scheme

There is no upper age limit for applying, and you do not have to operate the vehicle yourself. If you are unable to drive, then you can put up to two nominated drivers on your application. Only one of those named can be under the age of 21. They should all ideally live within five miles of your address. Every nominated driver must agree to the terms and conditions of the Motability Scheme and provide their details and driving licence information when you apply.

You can also apply on the behalf of a child over three years old and receiving the higher Disability Living Allowance as outlined below. You (or a friend or family member) may be eligible for the Scheme if you (or they) are currently receiving one of the following benefits:

You can also apply on the behalf of a child over three years old and if they receive the higher Disability Living Allowance as outlined below. You (or a friend or family member) may be eligible for the Scheme if you (or they) are currently receiving one of the following benefits:

• The Higher Rate Mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance

• The Enhanced Rate Mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment

• The War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement

• The Armed Forces Independence Payment

Please note that you must have at least 12 months of allowance payments remaining to fully qualify. It's also important to remember that the Attendance Allowance is not an eligible benefit.

You can always receive more advice from a Motability specialist at your local Snows dealership. They've have been thoroughly trained to give you the best possible support at every stage, from your first enquiry and application, to the delivery of your new Motability vehicle.

We have a network of authorised dealerships across the country representing a wide range of world-renowned manufacturers, so please speak to your nearest team today.

Contact your nearest Snows dealership.Enquire about our Motability services

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