Motability At Gallaghers. Gallaghers are an accredited motablity supplier. Motability is a charity helping disabled people of all ages to get mobile. Using a component of their Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) it helps them to lease or buy a car. As an Accredited Motiblity supplier Gallaghers have some great Motability offers. To find out more on Motability, please visit the Motability website.
About Motability
How does it work?
Motability is an independent not-for-profit organisation begun in 1978 to give disabled people access to safe, reliable and affordable cars. Motability meant 'goodbye' to the cramped, light blue one seater with no space for passengers or the fourth wheel! Now you can lease a new vehicle from XXXX and other reputable dealers and manufacturers, and enjoy safe and comfortable travel.
Gallaghers is a Premier Partner of Motability and so stock a wide range of top quality cars by many leading brands for you and your family to choose from. Our expert teams give you the time and space to think seriously before deciding what type of car suits you best.
The Schemes
Motability is always developing and refining the schemes and works closely with Perrys and other dealers to find new ways to improve your experience as a customer. The two schemes are:
A Contract Hire Scheme for New Cars
Available on a three-year hire lease, this is the simplest way of having a brand new car. One regular payment each month covers:
- Comprehensive insurance
- Road Tax
- Free replacement tyres
- Replacement of windscreens or windows
- RAC breakdown cover
- Maintenance, servicing and repairs
- Plus, if the car comes back in good condition after three years without any insurance claims you’ll be eligible for £200 from Motability.
A Hire Purchase Scheme for new or used cars
This contract allows you to own the car after contract periods of two up to five years. You arrange and pay for:
- Insurance,
- Breakdown assistance (if you want it)
- Repairs/Maintenance
The benefits are:
- Gallaghers will support you through the full life-cycle of your ownership
- Adaptations do not need reinstallation every three years
- Any number of drivers will be accepted by insurance company
- No limit on annual mileage
- Business use as agreed with insurance company
Am I eligible?
If you receive either
- Higher Rate Component of the Disability Living Allowance or
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
- Have at least 12 months’ award length to go when you apply
You can apply for the Motability Scheme as:
- A driver or passenger
- Parent or carer of a child aged three or over
For further help on your eligibility call either:
Department for Works and Pensions on 08457 123456 (For DLA)
Veterans Agency on 0800 692 277 (for WPMS)
If you’re not eligible
If you’re disabled but not eligible for Motability, as a blue badge holder you might get a discount on one of Gallaghers cars. Check this when you call to establish your eligibility.
Motability Advisor
Our Gallaghers’ Motability Advisors steer you through the purchase process. We’ll help you choose the scheme, check your eligibility and order the car to fits your lifestyle. Call your local Gallaghers showroom to make an appointment.
At the meeting we’ll complete a Motability Vehicle Suitability Questionnaire with you, arrange a comprehensive test drive and if, for example, you use a wheel chair we’ll check it fits in the car you have chosen. Do ask our Advisors any questions to help you make the right decision.
Adapting Your Vehicle
If you need special adaptations to drive safely or have a comfy ride as a passenger, Motability provides a list of available models suitable for adaptations. Gallaghers help you source the car of your choice. Our quarterly Car Price Guide from Motability gives you the cost of more than 60 popular adaptations.
Motability have recently enhanced the scheme further as there are now a number of adaptations now included in your advance payment, offering you a further saving. Speak to your local Gallaghers Motability Advisor for further information.
Ethical Driving
Carbon Dioxide is one of the main emissions from petrol or diesel. It’s a major greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. In keeping with Gallaghers ethical approach we’ll be happy to give you information on cars with low emissions.
