by Chris Lewis.
It's easy to get a Motability car if you live in England. You just need to have a permanent disability, be over the age of 18 and have an income below £16,190. It can take up to 6 weeks for your application to be processed but it's worth it when you are able to drive around in your own vehicle with no problems.
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It takes about four weeks for Motability to process an application. If your application is accepted, then it takes three days before you can pick up the car.
Yes, you can track your Motability car. All Motability drivers are issued with an RFID key which is used to unlock the vehicle and start it up. This key has a device on it that emits Radio Frequency (RF) signals at 868 MHz. These signals can be detected by anyone with a receiver - even if they don't have their own signal reader! To find out more about how this works read our blog post 'How to Track Your Motability Car.
Yes, the Motability scheme is one of the most comprehensive car support systems available. You can find out how to keep track of your benefits.
Motability is the UK government's scheme that provides mobility aids to people with disabilities, who cannot work because of their disability. It's a great initiative and helps many disabled people get around. But can you be refused Motability? Yes, if your disability does not limit any of your activities or functions enough for you to qualify as having a disability. You will then need to apply for the Disabled Person's Tax Credit instead.
I never thought I'd be eligible for Motability - but now that my mobility is reduced, they've approved me.
The DWP has said that you have to be on the Motability scheme for at least 12 months before you can get a car. You also need to be in receipt of higher rate mobility allowance and your condition must not deteriorate while you are still on PIP.
If you're on the middle or higher rate of PIP, then four years. If you're getting disability benefits under PIP, then two years.
It's not surprising that many people find it difficult to get a motability car. There are so many things you need to do in order for this process to go smoothly, and if something goes wrong then the whole thing can be delayed by weeks or even months. You might think about these factors when going into applying for a motability vehicle: your age, whether you have a disability, how much money is left on other mobility vehicles (such as an invalid carriage), what type of application form you applied with - there are different types depending where you live- and finally wait times from each supplier. If any one of those aspects don't line up properly then the entire process could take longer than expected.
About Chris Lewis.
Chris Lewis is a passionate individual with a deep affinity for the world of automobiles. From a tender age, his fascination with cars was nurtured by his father, a seasoned mechanic based in the vibrant city of San Francisco. Growing up under the watchful guidance of his skilled father, Chris developed an early aptitude for all things automotive.
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