Frequently Asked Questions

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How Does Motability Work?

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With the Motability Scheme, an extensive range of vehicles become available to you, where you can exchange all or part of your Motability allowance to lease a brand-new car. All you need to do is check your eligibility, choose a vehicle at a price that works for you, and the subsequent payments are automatically taken from your Motability allowance. This lease works on a contract basis over a three-year period, where at the end, you can exchange your vehicle for a newer model. What’s even more exciting is that a family member, carer, or friend who lives within five miles of a Motability Scheme recipient can drive the car on their behalf (you can nominate up to two people over 21 years old!).

Am I eligible?

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The Motability scheme is available to individuals who receive certain mobility allowances. There is no age limit on your eligibility, and you don’t need to drive the vehicle yourself. If you receive one of the following approved benefits below, you can qualify for the scheme.

• Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP). Please note that the (PIP) is replacing the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for those with disabilities aged between 16 and State Pension age.
• Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA)
• War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

These allowances act as a financial contribution towards leasing a brand-new car from our extensive range of models. Keep an eye out for car models that do not require a deposit (called a NIL Advance Payment), while as for others, payment may be required at the beginning of the agreement. Additionally, you can apply on behalf of a child over the age of three who requires Motability and is receiving the higher Disability Living Allowance.

Some important notes – to be eligible for the scheme you must have at least 12 months of allowance payments left on your benefit. Furthermore, the Attendance Allowance is not a qualifiable benefit to get into the Motability scheme. If there is any confusion at all regarding your eligibility, please do not hesitate to call us here. Our Motability specialists will understand your specific circumstances and will provide you will all the support you’ll need in the delivery of your new Motability vehicle.

How Can Motability Benefit Me?

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Here at Eden, we are with you every step of the way, even after you take your new car home. Motability allows for your worries to be taken care of, including:

• Insurance for up to three named drivers, covering loss, damage due to theft and personal accidents
• Road tax coverage
• Full 24-hour breakdown cover
• Maintenance, servicing, and repairs for wear and tear, such as free tyre replacements
• 60,000 mileage allowance over the leasing term (with a charge of five pence for every mile over the limit)
• And more!

All you’ll need to do is budget for fuel, oil and washing products and you can enjoy the luxury of what our new cars have to offer. From their solid reliability to a versatility that can accommodate your needs, our new cars on Motability can cover all your expectations and needs. With the option to modify your Motability car through Eden at no extra cost, your unique requirements are answered from wheelchair ramps to swivel seats, handrails and more. Beyond this, you may even be eligible for additional financial aid if you need more modifications to be made.

Taking the Motability journey will allow you to automatically receive a new car every three years at the end of your lease. This means that you won’t need to worry about your vehicle depreciating or selling it onwards – you just need to return the vehicle and choose a new one. At Eden, we’ll do the work for you by contacting you a few months before the end of your three-year lease to help you make another switch. Motability provides you with a completely streamlined car-leasing experience so that you can enjoy the endless benefits of a brand-new car without the additional stresses and expenses involved.

Bonus: With the Motability scheme at Eden, we can arrange and cover the expenses required to install a home charging point for your EV vehicle, including installation. If this doesn’t fit your lifestyle, Motability can instead give you access to the BP pulse network, which includes over 9,000 public charging stations. Please speak to our Motability experts to check your applicability to this benefit.

Why Motability at Eden?

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At Eden Motor Group, we have a dedicated team of Motability specialists who are experienced in assisting you through the entire process, no matter your circumstances, requirements, and goals. We understand the importance of finding the right vehicle at the very best deal, and our experts are available to provide guidance, advice, and support to ensure a seamless and personalized experience. Any vehicle adaptations that you require will be assisted in the fullest capacity, and our experts will update you with all the information you require, from your most suitable car to its delivery schedule.

We are proud to be a trusted partner of Motability and are committed to helping you regain your independence and mobility through our Motability scheme. With a wide range of manufacturers including Vauxhall, Hyundai, Peugeot, Mazda, Suzuki, and MG there will be not only a model to suit your needs but also suit your wants. Extending into automatic and electric variants, our vehicle range will prepare you for an immersive and enjoyable drive tailored to your lifestyle.