MG Motor UK’s stylish Supermini, the MG3, has reclaimed its top spot as the lowest priced car on the Motability Scheme.

• UK car brand reclaims title as best priced car on scheme 

MG Motor UK’s stylish Supermini, the MG3, has reclaimed its top spot as the lowest priced car on the Motability Scheme, meaning you could drive away a brand-new MG3 Form Sport with DAB radio, cruise control and smartphone integration for just £48.25 a week.

This offer is available to people on the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA), the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP) or the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) schemes. 

In addition, the MG3 Form Sport can be leased at a similarly competitive rate for people on the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS).

Priced over a three-year fixed lease agreement, the MG3 costs less than the total mobility allowance, which means the remainder of your allowance will be paid directly to you by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This equates to almost £1,404 in savings over the three-year period, which can be used towards fuel and parking.

The MG3 Form Sport comes packed full of features including a leather sport steering wheel, Bluetooth, 16” alloy-wheels and six speakers as standard. The worry-free lease also includes insurance for two named drivers, servicing, maintenance and full breakdown assistance from the RAC. If adaptations are required, many of these are available at no additional cost too.

Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing at MG Motor UK, added: “Nearly two thirds of MG dealerships have a Motability-trained specialist who can provide expert advice to customers and the number is growing. We believe the Motability Scheme is a great initiative and we are proud to once again be in the top spot.”

Awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars by AA Cars, the MG3 was praised for coming with many features other manufacturers would charge for. Economical, with good acceleration and an excellent driving position, there’s a lot to love about the stylish MG3.

The Motability Scheme for disabled drivers now has the Tiguan added to the list of cars.

• Volkswagen’s award-winning Tiguan is available with advance payments as low as £1,499
• Stylish SUV combines advanced technology with strong performance and frugal economy
• Tiguan joins the comprehensive Volkswagen offering on Motability

Volkswagen has added the desirable new Tiguan SUV to the Motability Scheme. All Tiguan models come with a high level of equipment and combine powerful performance with sharp styling.

Every Tiguan, from the S trim up, features a range of driver’s assistance systems including Lane Assist, which gently steers the car to keep it within its lane, and Front Assist, which uses radar sensing linked to the throttle and brakes at speeds of up to 19 mph, to control automatically the distance between the Tiguan and the car ahead.

Speed-sensitive power-assisted steering and features such as automatic windscreen wipers and lights add to the user-friendliness of the Tiguan. 

  the electronic handbrake is operated at the touch of a button to hold the car when it is paused on an incline.

Efficiency is a hallmark of the comprehensive Tiguan engine line-up.  The 2.0-litre diesel powerplant offered via the Motability Scheme is equipped with Volkswagen’s BlueMotion Technology. This includes a Start/Stop function which means that when the car is at a standstill the engine briefly switches off. In addition, Tiguans fitted with a DSG automatic gearbox use a coasting function that allows the car to de-select a gear when travelling downhill not under acceleration before seamlessly re-engaging the appropriate ratio almost instantly when the accelerator is pressed.

An appealing aspect of the Tiguan’s interior is the eight-inch colour touchscreen that takes pride of place in the dashboard. This enables intuitive access to the variety of features that are packed into the Composition Media infotainment system, which all Tiguans are equipped with as a minimum.

Composition Media includes a Bluetooth® telephone connection that enables two compatible mobile devices to be paired simultaneously. A DAB digital radio receiver and CD player also feature, as does an SD card reader and music title and cover art display. The audio output comes via eight speakers located throughout the car. 

The latest Tiguan benefits from a significantly enlarged boot when compared to the previous model. This five-door, five-seat SUV even includes an adjustable 40:20:40 split bench rear seat that can slide fore or aft by up to 18 cms, thereby maximising either rear legroom, or boot space. When the rear bench is upright and slid forward there are 615 litres of boot space. When the rear seats are folded this increases to 1,655 litres.

Safety is another area in which the Tiguan scores highly. In fact, the Tiguan has been awarded a full five stars from the Euro NCAP testing programme – and it topped the Small Off-Roader class in 2016. A suite of airbags, including driver’s knee and front seat side impact airbags, are factory fitted. With the Active Bonnet system, if the car is in collision with a pedestrian the bonnet is instantly raised 50 mm to potentially reduce the risk of injury. The hazard lights flash under heavy braking and all Tiguans are equipped with an XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling.

The Tiguan SE is also available on the Motability Scheme. In addition to all the features above, this trim level includes electronic air conditioning and cruise control, two features that further establish the Tiguan’s driver-focused appeal. The standard equipment list continues with front and rear parking sensors, a multifunction colour display and exclusive 18-inch ‘Patagonia’ wheels.

The latest Tiguan is now available to people who receive the following Motability allowances:

• The Higher Rate Motability Allowance
• The Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment
• The War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
• The Armed Forces Independence Payment

Other Volkswagen models available via the Motability scheme include the up!, Polo, Golf, Golf Estate, Beetle, Passat, Passat Estate, Scirocco, Touran and Sharan. 

Volkswagen Tiguan on Motability Scheme
Model	Engine	Transmission	Power (PS)	CO2 (g/km)	DLA Holder Advance Payment
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT 2WD	Manual	150	123*	£1,499.00
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION	Manual	150	139*	£1,999.00
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION	DSG	150	147*	£2,749.00
SE	2.0 TDI SCR BMT 2WD	Manual	150	125*	£1,999.00

Infiniti is the latest dealership to be added to the Motability Scheme for people with varying disabilities.

INFINITI Rickmansworth; following on from a recent training programme every INFINITI Centre across the UK is now able to provide a range of cars through the Motability Scheme. 

The Motability Scheme provides an affordable, worry-free way for people with disabilities to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for their mobility allowance. 

Each Centre has a qualified sales consultant available to look after Motability Scheme customers, providing a first-class personal service.

Currently available on the Scheme is the new ‘Built in Britain’ active compact Infiniti Q30, available with an Advance Payment of £299. More models will become available on the Scheme over time.

Barry Beeston, regional director for INFINITI UK, commented  “The Motability Scheme is superb  as it provides customers with a great level of mobility and lifestyle in an affordable way. 

The three year business model is good for personal expenditure planning and provides a sustainable business practise within the industry.” 

To be eligible for the Scheme, customers must be in receipt of one of the following allowances:

• higher rate of mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
• enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP).

The full range of cars available to lease through the Motabilty Scheme can be found on their website  motability.co.uk

Mitsubishi adds three new models, all with NIL advance payment, to the list of Motability cars.

New Mitsubishi Motability deals are certain to bring new year cheer to people – especially with nil advance payment on some models. Available until 31^st March 2016, these special offers mean that it’s never been easier or more affordable for people registered with the Motability scheme to get behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi model.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander diesel, plus the super-mini Mirage Attivo are available under the scheme.

Example prices are given below, and full details for all ten models included in the scheme are available at all participating Mitsubishi showrooms.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Outlander PHEV is the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Using electric and petrol power, it has an impressive electric range of 32½ miles plus phenomenal economy and environmental credentials, emitting just 42g/km of CO₂ and boasting an official combined fuel consumption figure of 156mpg. 

Its ultra-low emissions mean that no vehicle tax is payable and it’s exempt from the London congestion charge, too. Since it was launched in 2014, it’s become the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid, with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK now having sold more than 15,000 of them. 

The five-seater automatic GX3h 4WD is available for an advance payment of £1,488 for people on the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or £2,499 for those on Disability Living Allowance (DLA).  

The Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel

The Mitsubishi Outlander diesel has been designed and engineered to stand out in the competitive SUV crossover segment. With its powerful and dynamic appearance plus refined driving experience, combined with Mitsubishi’s reliability and safety standards, it’s a highly impressive offering. 

The new Outlander diesel automatic emits 154g/km and the manual emits 139g/km, while the automatic delivers up to 48.7mpg combined and the manual up to 53.3mpg combined. The five-seater 2.2 DI-D GX2 4WD is available for an advance payment of just £588 for people on WPMS or £1,599 for those on DLA.  

The Mitsubishi Mirage Attivo

The Mirage is already known for its winning blend of chic styling, exceptional comfort, low running costs and tiny turning circle. 

And the Attivo, which has replaced the earlier models of the compact family car, adds to their great spec with accessories such as heated front seats, cruise control with a limiter, the Mitsubishi Multi Entertainment System – which includes satellite navigation plus a rear-view camera – and electric folding door mirrors with integral indicators. Available as a manual or an automatic, the Attivo delivers up to 65.7mpg, while its CO₂ emissions are just 100g/km for the manual and 99g/km for the automatic. 

This means owners don’t pay any vehicle tax and there’s no liability for the London congestion charge either. Both the manual and automatic versions are available with nil advance payment for people on either WPMS or DLA.

Motability is a national charity offering disabled people the opportunity to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter by using Government-funded mobility allowances. To qualify, recipients must receive the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the higher-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance and have at least a year’s award length remaining when they apply. The scheme is also available to parents and carers.

The Motability scheme enables qualifying customers to have a new car every three years, with insurance, servicing and maintenance, annual vehicle tax, full breakdown assistance from the RAC, free replacement tyres fitted by Kwik-Fit, and window and windscreen repairs or replacement at no extra cost.

The Ssangyong Tivoli is now another model the brand has added to the motability scheme, an ideal choice.

The SsangYong Tivoli is now available through the Motability Scheme which means disabled motorists can lease a new Tivoli using their higher rate mobility allowance.  The models available include the 1.6 litre petrol SE, EX manual and automatic and ELX manual.

Strong on style, the Tivoli is a new and contemporary B-segment SUV that offers a comprehensive specification and sector-leading prices from just £12,950 - and from £99 Advance Payment for Motability Scheme customers.  There are three trim levels - SE, EX, ELX, and the petrol cars are powered by a 1.6 litre Euro 6 engine, with 6 speed manual or 6 speed Aisin automatic transmission.

 

Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK said: “We embarked on the Motability Scheme in May and it has already proved extremely popular, helping a lot of people to get mobile in a SsangYong.  

With prices starting from just £12,950 and backed by our class leading five year limitless mileage warranty, the Tivoli has been very well received by customers and the press alike.  We are delighted it has now joined our other models available on the Motability Scheme.”

There’s space for five adults to travel in comfort, a boot capacity of 423 - 1,115 cubic litres, a high level of safety with seven airbags across the range, and a wide choice of colours and stylish interior trims.  The Tivoli SE is finished in a smart grey cloth trim, and includes 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, a stop/go system, Smart steering (normal, comfort and sport modes), an RDS/Bluetooth radio and seven airbags.

The EX adds the option of automatic transmission, grey or beige leather upholstery, 18” alloy Spiral wheels, dual zone climate control, 7” touch screen smart audio system with rear view camera, heated front seats, front fog lights and a luggage load cover, while the ELX features Diamond cut alloy wheels, a smart instrument cluster, smart keyless starting, front & rear parking sensors, privacy glass, rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, full TomTom navigation system with 7” touch screen and rear view camera.

The Tivoli joins the Korando SUV, Rexton 4x4 and Turismo MPV already offered on the Scheme, and is available to those receiving the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the Armed Forces Independence Payment from participating SsangYong dealers.

Advance Payment by model	£
Tivoli 1.6 petrol SE manual	£99
Tivoli 1.6 petrol EX manual	£399
Tivoli 1.6 petrol EX auto	£899
Tivoli 1.6 petrol ELX manual	£699

Prices correct at time of going to press.  Prices based on the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance.  Further information available from the Motability Scheme: http://bit.ly/1lqRQQA

The Motability Scheme has helped more than four million people into a new vehicle, with benefits that include insurance, servicing, maintenance and full breakdown assistance. 

Regardless of which car is chosen, all Motability Scheme customers enjoy the same worry-free package including insurance, breakdown cover, servicing, tyres and windscreen replacement.

Mazda now makes it easier and cheaper for disabled customers to get a Mazda product with cheaper deals.

• Mazda6, Mazda3 and the all-new Mazda2 all available to Motability customers.
• All-new Mazda2 90ps SE-L now costs less than a customer’s total Disability Living Allowance.
• Full details of the Mazda Motability programme at www.mazda.co.uk

Mazda is giving its Motability customers an extra boost this winter with nil advance payment available on selected all-new Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 Nav models and enhanced offers on all-new Mazda2 90ps SE-L Nav Auto and Sport Nav, plus Mazda3 120ps Sport Nav Auto models until 31 December.

The latest offers also deliver the first Mazda Motability vehicle that costs less than a customer’s total Disability Living Allowance (DLA). So, by choosing the all-new Mazda2 90ps SE-L Nav, customers will have no up-front costs and, for the period of three years ownership, will retain a small amount of DLA rather than surrendering the full amount.

All-new Mazda2 models available on the Mazda Motability scheme include the 90ps SE-L Nav, SE-L Nav Auto, Sport Navand Sport Nav Auto. 

Efficient, yet fun and agile, the latest Mazda 2 offer sees Mazda customers benefit from all-new Mazda2 90ps SE-L Nav with nil advanced payment. 

While customers opting for the highly specified all-new Mazda2 90ps Sport Nav pay £399, a saving of £100 until 31 December on advance payments.

With an impressive combination of efficiency, driving fun and performance, the larger Mazda3 120ps SE Nav is offered with zero advance payments. 

Customers opting for the top-of-the-range Sport Nav Auto can now save £200 until 31 December on the advanced payment – meaning the fully-equipped family car is available with just £599 payment in advance.  

Even better, the stylish and refined Mazda6 is available in a choice of nine models, with the entry-level Mazda6 Saloon 145ps SE Nav available with nil advance payment. 

Steve Tomlinson, Head of Fleet Sales Mazda UK, “Our comprehensive Motability programme offers drivers a versatile choice ofvehicles across the Mazda range. 

We’ve enhanced the offers on some of our most popular Motability cars, so we’re confident that our customers will find a practical, affordable option that meets their needs.” 

MazdaMotability customers benefit from Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology, which delivers low fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions - attributes that keep running costs to an absolute minimum - whilst maintaining the fun-to-drive DNA that Mazda is renowned for.

Mazda’s Motability models make life easier for Motability customers with their 6-speed automatic transmissions across all-new Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6. Customers choosing the all‑new Mazda2 will appreciate its compact size, and with standard rear parking sensors Sport and Sport Nav models are even easier to park. 

Mazda’s supermini also benefits from Smart City Brake Support*. Mazda3 adds a large boot with 60:40 split seats, which enhances flexibility even further, it also features Smart City Brake Support across the range. 

The Mazda6 Sport Nav comes with memory function on the driver’s seat, making it easy to find the perfect driving position. 

* Not available on all-new Mazda2 75ps SE and SE-L models

** Available in conjunction with leather seat trim, standard on 165ps Sport Nav model only, and option on all other Sport Nav models at an additional cost.