If you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, getting a new car with Stratstone is easier and more affordable than ever.  Through Motability, you simply turn part or all of that allowance into the car of your choice.

We provide the car and the support you need so you can enjoy worry-free motoring, including:

• Inclusive Insurance, servicing and maintenance
• Full RAC breakdown assistance
• Annual tax disc
• Tyre and windscreen replacement
• 60,000 mileage allowance over 3 years
• Many adaptations at no extra cost
• You don't have to drive - you can nominate up to two other drivers and pay a little extra for a third

To lease a car from Motability, you must be receiving either:

• Higher Rate Mobility Component (HRMC) of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - currently £51.40 per week - or,
• War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) - currently £57.40 per week.

If you choose to lease a car through Motability's Contract Hire scheme you must have at least 12 months' award length remaining.

Checking your eligibility

If you would like assistance checking whether you are eligible for either the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, you should contact one of the following agencies:

For enquiries about the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), please contact Pensions, Disability & Carers Service on 08457 123456 or visit the Directgov website.

For enquiries about the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS), please contact Service Personnel & Veterans Agency on 0800 169 2277 or visit the Veterans UK website.

Nominated drivers

If you receive the allowance but do not wish or are unable to drive, you can nominate up to two drivers. These may be friends or relatives, and parents or carers can apply on behalf of a child aged three years or older.

As of 1 January 2012:

• All nominated drivers should live with, or within five miles of the disabled customer's address. If your disability-related needs can only be met by having drivers outside of this range, please call the Motability Customer Services team on 0845 456 4566
• You'll also need to confirm that all proposed drivers agree to abide by the rules surrounding the use of your Motability car, sign the necessary Statement of Responsibilities and have given their consent for Motability to check their details against the DVLA driver licence database. In order to do this your proposed drivers can come to the dealership when you place your order. Alternatively, they can complete a Driver Consent Form  which you will need to take with you when you place your order
• Proposed drivers must not have any serious driving convictions, disqualifications, or endorsements within the last five years. There are also some restrictions on young drivers.

Young drivers

As of 1 January 2012:

• Only one named driver can be under the age of 21- this could be the disabled customer or another driver who lives at the disabled customer's address
• Drivers under the age of 25 can only drive cars in the lower ABI insurance groups of one to 16 and with a brake horsepower rating of 115BHP or less.

If you have an existing driver on your lease who is affected by these changes, they can continue to drive until you reach the end of your current agreement as long as they remain named as a permitted driver on your Certificate of Motor Insurance.

Motability is a Scheme designed for the benefit of disabled customers. So, as well as all the benefits on offer as part of our worry-free package, you'll need to make sure you're happy to lease a car within the Scheme guidelines.

You will be asked to make sure:
 

• The car is used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs to be in the car for every journey. In practice, this means other named drivers in the household can use the car for shopping and other routine activities, as long as the disabled customer will benefit
• Only named drivers listed on your Certificate of Motor Insurance can drive the car
• That you let Motability know about any changes that may affect your lease
• The car is not used as a taxi or delivery vehicle or for any unauthorised business use
• The car is not lent, sub-leased or sold.

At the time of ordering your new car, you, your nominated drivers and the Stratstone dealer will need to sign a Statement of Responsibilities to confirm you understand and agree to abide by these guidelines surrounding the use of your car.

Our network of dealers are there to get you, and keep you, on the road.

With at least two fully trained Motability specialist on hand at each motability scheme dealership we can help you make an informed decision, we can arrange a test drive or ride for you and aid in a seamless transfer into your new car.

To make the most of your time we recommend that you make an appointment with the Motability specialist prior to your visit.

Taking a test drive

At Stratstone we like to give you the opportunity to test drive your chosen car and we understand that a 'quick round the block' test drive or ride may not be enough, that's why we offer you a comprehensive test drive so you can be sure about your purchase.

Already got a car?

With Stratstone you have the option of trading in your existing privately-owned car. This means you can to use the value of your car against any possible advance payment on your new Motability car, or you can use the money to spend however you wish.

This allows you to keep your existing vehicle until the day you collect your new Motability car; which means you do not have to worry about managing without a car, even for a short time.  It also means you don't have the hassle of trying to sell your car privately and being the UK's largest dealer group means we can offer you the very best price for your car.

Adaptations are devices that can be fitted to your vehicle so that driving is safer and more comfortable, and getting in and out of the car is made easier. There are a number of adaptations available, many for no extra cost, that could improve your motoring experience, including adaptations to help with:

• Speed and steering
• Signalling and safety
• Stowage
• Seating and access

If you think you may benefit from an adaptation in your new car, Stratstone can arrange for you to meet with their local Adaptation Specialist at a convenient time and date to suit you.