What happens to Motability cars when returned?
Motability runs one of the biggest fleets of cars in the country, with around 1 in 10 cars sold going to the charity. This means they are often plenty of ex-Motability cars available on the used-car market. A mobility lease tends to last for three years, after which the car is returned and usually sold to a dealer. A Motability lease extension allows a Scheme customer to keep their current car beyond the standard term (typically three years for cars, five years for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs). Extensions were commonly used when: A replacement vehicle order was delayed due to supply chain issues.
How often can I get a new Motability car?
Scheme leases usually run for three years from the date you got your car, or five years from the date you got your WAV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. You’ll see this date on your lease agreement. We’ll send you a letter to remind you it’s time to choose a new Scheme car or WAV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. They may offer taxi support, or a hire car, if your Scheme car is off the road for longer than 48 hours (72 hours for WAV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle).
Are BMW no longer on Motability?
Disabled people who have a car through the Motability scheme will no longer be allowed premium vehicles such as BMWs and Mercedes. Motability said the change would be made with immediate effect, as it announced a new ambition for half of the cars it leases to be British-built by 2035. Motability is a fantastic scheme for those who need it in our communities. However, if you misuse it, by letting your friends drive it around without a licence or doing drug pick ups; Not only will we seize the vehicle we’ll also inform motability who will ban you from having another.