Motability scheme - how it works and who can get a vehicle

Motability scheme - how it works and who can get a vehicleEligible people can lease a car, mobility scooter or powered wheelchair through the Motability scheme - and you don't need to be the main driverCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer22:15, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNot everyone will be able to benefit from this scheme(Image: Getty)If you're claiming a disability or health-related benefit that impacts your ability to get around, you might qualify to hire a vehicle through Motability, a charitable initiative.‌According to Citizens Advice, there's a variety of choices available, from cars to mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs. The vehicle remains the scheme's property; you're simply covering the cost of leasing it.‌Should your benefit payments stop, the vehicle must be handed back. So what are the eligibility requirements and which costs are included? Here's everything you need to know.‌Motability scheme - who is eligible?Disabled people who receive any of the following government benefits can opt to use their allowance to lease a vehicle through the Motability Scheme.This includes:Enhanced rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)Higher rate mobility part of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (DLA)Enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment (Scotland)Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (Scotland)War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)‌View 3 ImagesCheck to make sure you meet the criteria(Image: Getty)The Motability Foundation oversees the delivery of the Motability Scheme and helps those most in need of support to access it.It explains how it works by writing: "You can use your higher rate mobility allowance to pay for the lease of a vehicle through the Motability Scheme. Insurance, breakdown cover, servicing and maintenance are all included...