Motability is really a brilliant scheme, we did not know that the Queen is actually the patron. Having just reached the point of the three millionth vehicle being presented, the scheme, which has been in operation since the 1970's is at least one organization that has gone from strength to strength.
Under the scheme, someone who is in receipt of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability living allowance or the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement, can use their allowance to pay for a contract hire lease on a brand new vehicle, power wheelchair or scooter, every three years.
The scheme also has many Wheelchair accessible vehicles, (WAV's) which are leased for five years. These are the kind of vehicles with rear ramps for wheelchair access. Under the scheme, the recipient of the award also gets a full worry free care package which includes dealer servicing and maintenace, insurance, road tax managed for you (vehicles), windshield and tire coverage (vehicles), tire and battery replacement (Wheelchairs and scooters), RAC Motablity breakdown assistance cover (vehicles), and dealer call outs and home servicing/pick up delivery etc. (Powered wheelchair scooter).
Disabled drivers with a Blue Badge or in reciept of the Higher Rate Mobility Component, can also receive a copy of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain, and small book about the size of a Reader's Digest, listing a number of days out with suitable amenities for disabled drivers.
The Queen presented the keys to the milestone vehicle and met with Paralympians, looks like it was a very special day.
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