Motability

Motability

Motability

What is Motability?

Motability is an independent not-for-profit organisation, which provides disabled people with mobility solutions, including safe, reliable and affordable cars. The Motability Scheme is a worry-free service that helps disabled people and their families in the UK to become more mobile. Over 600,000 people currently have a car with Motability, and it's good to know that car can be a Honda!

The Honda Motability Scheme is an easy and comprehensive plan, available over a three-year period.

Why Motability at Trident Honda?

At Trident Honda you will enjoy exceptional service tailored to your needs:

  • Legendary Honda reliability
  • Family-run business established in 1963
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Local collection and delivery for servicing
  • Wash and vacuum at annual service
  • Refuelling service available
  • Personal Motability specialist

Our fully-trained Motability specialists are Lee Waddington, Mike Emery and Timothy Saise, and they will be delighted to discuss your Motability options with you:

Lee Waddington
Motability Executive
Mike Emery
Motability Executive
Timothy Saise
Motability Executive


Our Motability team may be reached on 01932 874411, or Contact Us.

Worry-free means everything is included

In addition to the current advance payments available, the Motability scheme also takes care of the following:

  • Uses your Motability allowance
  • Breakdown cover
  • Road tax
  • Insurance
  • Servicing and maintenance
  • Replacement tyres and windscreen
  • 60,000 mileage allowance
  • Specialist advice

How do I join?

Simple, just exchange either your Higher Rate Mobility Allowance or War Pensioners Mobility Supplement for a brand new car every three years. Some cars will also require an Advance Payment, which is payable to your dealer when you collect your car.

Please note that you need to be receiving your allowance for the full length of the agreement. However, if you have at least 12 months award remaining, you're free to join. If you are unsure as to your eligibility, you should contact the following as appropriate:

How does the scheme work?

There are two ways in which Motability can turn your mobility allowance into the car for your needs:

  • A new car on a three-year contract hire lease » Motability Contract Hire
  • A new or used car on hire purchase, over a term of two to five years » Motability Hire Purchase

Most choose contract hire as they find it's the best option to obtain and pay for a brand new car. They like the convenience of a single, regular payment that includes comprehensive insurance, maintenance and breakdown cover.

Motability Contract Hire

Once Motability accepts your application, the advance payment and weekly rental are price protected. This lasts for three months from the date your agreement is printed - provided that the car description on the agreement is not altered later.

Your contract hire lease price, which will vary according to the make and model you choose, includes:

  • Comprehensive insurance cover provided by Royal & SunAlliance 'Motability' (R&SAM)
  • Full breakdown assistance provided by the RAC
  • Servicing, maintenance, and repairs - which you must arrange through a Motability dealer - at no extra charge to you
  • An allowance of 45,000 miles over the three years of your agreement*

Additional miles in excess of 45,000 are charged at 5p per mile at the end of the three-year lease period, if you believe this is possible then you may be better off opting for Hire Purchase.

If you choose optional extras that aren't fitted as standard to your chosen car - such as a CD player - they can not be included in the lease cost. You must have them fitted by your supplying dealer and pay for them yourself.

Motability Hire Purchase

Although it has many advantages, contract hire isn't right for everyone. You might prefer hire purchase if you:

  • want to buy a second-hand car
  • need adaptations and would prefer not to have to re-install them after three years, although we can offer an extension to five years
  • regularly cover over 15,000 miles each year

The price guide shows some typical hire purchase repayments - depending on how much you borrow and the repayment period you choose.

If you choose hire purchase, it's important to remember that you are also responsible for comprehensive insurance, breakdown recovery and less predictable costs such as repairs and servicing, which are all included in the contract hire lease.

Further Information

For further information please call Lee Waddington, Mike Emery or Timothy Saise on 01932 874411 or Contact Us: