Search Print this page Allowances used on the Scheme The Motability Scheme helps disabled people get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance to lease a car, scooter, powered wheelchair or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. To be eligible to join the Scheme, you need to receive one of the following mobility allowances and must have at least 12 months' award length of your allowance remaining. Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP) As part of its welfare reform programme, the Government is replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people aged between 16 and State Pension age. The Motability Scheme works with PIP in the same way as is it does with DLA. For more information, go to dwp.gov.uk/pip . As of 12 April 2021, this allowance is £62.55 per week. Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA) This allowance is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and can be used to cover the cost of a lease agreement with Motability Operations Ltd. As of 14 April 2021, the allowance is £62.55 per week. Find out more about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) In receipt of DLA but awaiting your PIP reassessment? Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment Child Disability Payment has been introduced by Social Security Scotland , who have taken over responsibility for disability assistance payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people living in Scotland. Child Disability Payment will eventually replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children living in Scotland aged 3 months to 18 years old. As of 26 July 2021, this allowance is £62.55 per week. Find out more about Child Disability Payment War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) This allowance is provided by Veterans UK and can be used to cover the cost of a lease agreement with Motability Operations Ltd. As of 14 April 2021, this allowance is £69.85 per week. Find out more about War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) was introduced as part of the Welfare Reform Act 2012. Those who receive this allowance will be eligible to join the Motability Scheme. For more information, visit Veterans UK website . As of 14 April 2021, this allowance is £62.55 per week (this refers to the mobility element, which is the same rate as HRMC DLA and ERMC PIP). If you are visiting the Car Search or Scooter and Powered Wheelchair Search to compare and choose a Motability vehicle, please refer to the DLA/PIP option when making your allowance choice on the relevant option. Find out more about Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Attendance Allowance The Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease a car through the Motability Scheme. Check your eligibility How the Scheme works Send me Scheme information 0 seconds of 1 minute, 39 seconds How the Motability Scheme works Watch our quick animation to see how the Motability Scheme works in three simple steps. Related FAQs View more Can I join the Motability Scheme if I receive Armed Forces Independence Payment? If I'm over 65, can I still join the Motability Scheme? Who qualifies for the Higher Rate Mobility Component? What is the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement? I have less than 12 months' allowance - can I still apply for a Motability car? What is the Higher Rate Mobility Component? I live in Scotland and will shortly turn 16, what allowance do I need to apply for? What is Child Disability Payment? General About us Terms Online account The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered Charity. Motability Operations Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 735390. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information. YouTube Spotify Twitter Facebook This website uses cookies to analyse our traffic so that we can provide you with the best user experience. We share information about your use of the site with our social media advertising and analytic partners. To find out more please see our Cookies Policy. By continuing to browse on the website you are agreeing to our Cookies Policy. Close this message