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The Motability Scheme provides an affordable, worry-free way for people with disabilities to lease a car in exchange for their mobility allowance. The Scheme is operated by Motability Operations Ltd, under contract to Motability, a registered charity.
The Allen Ford Group has been formed in recent years by the Allen Ford’s acquisition of Essex Ford and SMC Ford. Our network of over 30 locations stretches across the south of England from Bath and Swindon in the west, through the Midlands, Berkshire and London, to Kent and Essex in the South East.
We are a Motability Premier Partner which means that there are fully trained Motability specialists at each of our sites to give you the best information and advice to help you choose a vehicle that both suits your immediate requirements and serves you well for the full 3 years of your Motability agreement.
To be eligible to join the Motability Scheme, you need to receive one of the mobility allowances listed below and have at least 12 months’ award length remaining.
The Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease a car through the Motability Scheme.
With Motability contract hire you don't necessarily need to drive yourself.
You can nominate up to two
drivers who may be friends or relatives, and parents or carers can apply
on behalf of a child aged three years and upwards.
Your allowance will go directly to Motability, in exchange for a car. Included with the car is a whole host of benefits, such as insurance, road tax/Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), and servicing, maintenance and repair costs. Dependent on the model of vehicle you choose, some vehicles attract a small advance payment. However, at Allen Ford, Essex Ford, and SMC Ford we sometimes offer models with no advance payment at all!
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.
Most drivers 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. They also get to choose a brand-new car every three years, once their contract hire lease agreement ends.
Motability Online Account
Motability Scheme customers can create an online account that allows them to enter key information and provides more flexibility to manage their lease.
It also means that you can spend less time on data entry and focus on finding the right vehicle for you.
We can also offer you a live video virtual appointment if you would prefer.
‘All-inclusive package
The Motability Scheme is an all-inclusive package.
Every three-year car lease includes:
Following UK Government tax changes, updates are being introduced to ensure the Scheme remains sustainable long term. From 1 July 2026 the lease will include:
