Am I eligible to join the Scheme?
You can apply to join the Motability Scheme if you receive one of these disability allowances:
- Higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Higher rate mobility part of 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)
You need to have at least 12 months left on your allowance when you apply. If you have less, you'll need to wait until your allowance provider renews your allowance.
If you're 65 or over, you can apply as long as you already receive one of the above allowances and it has at least 12 months left.
You cannot apply to join the Scheme if you receive a lower rate or component of mobility allowance, or Attendance Allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about eligibility for the Motability Scheme with J Edgar & Son in Cumbria.
Am I eligible to join the Motability Scheme?
You may be eligible to join the Motability Scheme if you receive a qualifying mobility allowance and have at least 12 months remaining on your award when you apply. Qualifying allowances include eligible rates or components of PIP, DLA, Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, WPMS and AFIP.
Which disability allowances qualify for the Motability Scheme?
Qualifying allowances are the higher rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment in Scotland, higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment in Scotland, War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) and Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).
How long must be left on my allowance to join the Motability Scheme?
You need to have at least 12 months remaining on your qualifying allowance when you apply to join the Motability Scheme. If you have less than 12 months remaining, you will need to wait until your allowance provider renews your award.
Can I join the Motability Scheme if I receive Attendance Allowance?
No. Attendance Allowance does not qualify you to join the Motability Scheme. You also cannot apply if you only receive a lower rate or component of a mobility allowance.
Can I join the Motability Scheme if I am 65 or over?
Yes. If you are 65 or over, you can apply as long as you already receive one of the qualifying mobility allowances and have at least 12 months remaining on your award when you apply.
Can young people join the Motability Scheme?
Yes. Young people can join the Motability Scheme, although what they can do and how they join depends on their age and whether they are the Motability customer.
Can a young driver be named on a Motability car?
Yes, subject to the Scheme's rules. J Edgar & Son states that you can have one named driver under the age of 21 on your Certificate of Motor Insurance. This can be the disabled customer or another driver who lives at the same address.
Can two people in the same household be on the Motability Scheme?
Yes. More than one person in the same household can be on the Motability Scheme. J Edgar & Son states that you can have as many people in your home on the Scheme as you want, provided each person is individually eligible to join.
Why are location trackers used on some Motability vehicles?
Location trackers are one of the ways used to help make sure Motability vehicles are being used for the benefit of customers. Whether this is relevant will depend on the circumstances and requirements of the Scheme.
Where can I get help with Motability eligibility in Cumbria?
J Edgar & Son can help customers in Cumbria understand their Motability options. Motability specialists are available through the Rowrah and Dunmail Park, Workington dealerships, where you can discuss eligibility and choosing a suitable Motability vehicle.