Are You Eligible?
Whether you choose to drive or nominate a carer or family member, and you receive any of the following allowances with at least 12 months remaining you could qualify.
These are:
- Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance (HRMC-DLA)
- Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of the Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
- Child Disability Payment (CDP-Scotland only)
- Adult Disability Payment (ADP-Scotland only)
What Should I Bring?
To get started, all you need is:
- Your driving licence and/or driving licences for any other named drivers
- Your letter of award entitlement
- Proof of address (such as a recent utility bill)
You will be asked to provide details of any previous accidents and/or driving convictions that you, or your named drivers, may have. This is submitted to Motability and they complete a few basic checks based on the information you supply.
We will thoroughly explain everything you need to know and how we can assist in managing the vehicles maintenance requirements over the 3 years.
Adaptions
Ford offer a range of vehicle adaptations and these will be ready for you when you collect your car. All adaptations are produced and fitted by Motability accredited manufacturers and installers. And they will be maintained, along with your car, by the Motability Operations Fleet Service team for the length of your contract.
How to adapt your Ford Motability car
You can request an adaptation on your new vehicle with complete peace of mind because the adaptations will be:
- Produced and fitted by Motability accredited manufacturers and installers who will contact your dealer to ensure they are fitted before delivery
- Maintained, along with your car, by the Motability Operations Fleet Service team to provide worry-free motoring for the length of your contract
In most cases your Ford Motability Dealer will be able to order your vehicle and adaptation at the same time, while agreeing with the installer when and where the adaptation is to be fitted.
Using a Driving Assessment Centre
When choosing adaptations, we recommend that you seek specialist advice from a Driving Assessment Centre. They will assess your needs (whether you are the driver or passenger) and offer advice on:
- Helpful driving aids and adaptations
- Safely getting in and out of your vehicle
- Loading and stowage of equipment
Driving Assessment Centres can be found nationwide. Fully-trained occupational therapists and a Driving Adviser will help ensure you can drive safely and comfortably (you may need to pay a small fee).