The Motability Scheme
Do you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility
Supplement? Scoota Mart, in partnership with Motability, can help you get a new
powered wheelchair or scooter of your choice for a lot less than you might think.
In the UK, over 1.8 million disabled people receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component
of Disability Living Allowance and over 16,000 receive the War Pensioners' Mobility
Supplement. Currently, there are over 500,000 disabled people that have chosen to
pay their allowances to the Motability scheme to meet the cost of having a powered
wheelchair or scooter, through the Contract Hire or Hire Purchase plans.
Am I eligible?
If you claim the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance
or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, you're eligible - it's that simple.
There are no credit checks and no waiting lists.
You can check your eligibility by calling one of the following:
1. For the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance contact
the Department of Work and Pensions on 0845 712 3456.
2. For War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement contact the Services Personnel and Veterans
Agency on 0800 169 2277.
It's so easy to join
Get mobile today! It's simple. There are no waiting lists and no credit checks.
Simply exchange all or part of your allowance (currently £49.10 a week for DLA and
£54.85 a week if you receive the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement) for your brand
new powered wheelchair or scooter.
Speak to ODEL Mobility today on 028 4062 8349, to find out about the wide range
of models available.
What does it cost?
Well, you could end up paying less than your mobility allowance. If all of your
mobility allowance is not used, the remainder will be paid to you in the usual way.
The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme
The Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme offers an extensive range of
mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs, and accessories. There are two options (Contract
Hire and Hire Purchase) that enable you to turn your mobility allowance into a mobility
solution for your needs. Scoota Mart will help you decide which option would be
best suited for your personal preference and financial budget.
Contract Hire
With the convenience of a single monthly payment, no advanced payment required,
and all of the essential extras listed below,
'Contract Hire' means worry-free mobility.
Contract hire includes:
· Powered wheelchair or scooter
· Insurance
· Extended warranty
· Servicing and repairs
· Batteries and tyres (excluding punctures)
· 24-hour breakdown recovery service
The period of the agreement is normally 3 years but can be between 1-3 years, depending
on the vehicle chosen. The vehicle is returned at the end of the agreed period with
no further costs incurred.
Hire Purchase
Some customers prefer to buy their own vehicle, particularly if special adaptations
are needed. The period of the agreement is normally 3 years but can be between 1-3
years, depending on the vehicle chosen. You will own your vehicle after the agreement
has ended. Hire Purchase includes:
· Powered wheelchair or scooter
· Insurance
· 24-hour breakdown service
You are responsible for organising any paying for any servicing and repairs. However,
you do have the option to purchase cover for these. There powered wheelchair or
scooter usually comes with a 1-year manufacturer cover that will protect you against
funding the cost of any serious manufacturing defects during the first year of ownership.