Motability at Sinclair
It’s Easy with Motability! You Choose the Van, We Do the Rest!
Do you receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement? If so, getting a new van is easier and more affordable than ever. Using the Motability Scheme, you can turn part or all of your allowance into the Volkswagen Van of your choice. Check the section below to see if you’re eligible.
95% of Motability customers choose to lease a vehicle through Motability's Contract Hire agreement, which gives them:
- A new vehicle of your choice every 3 years
- Insurance and personal accident cover
- Servicing and maintenance
- Full breakdown assistance from RAC
- Free replacement tyres fitted by Kwik-Fit
- Window or windscreen replacement at no extra cost
At the end of your three-year lease the policy guarantees a seamless transfer to your new vehicle. It’s truly worry-free motoring.
Changes announced to Motability scheme
A number of changes to the Scheme have been announced in a statement from Motability, the not-for-profit organisation that allows disabled people to buy new vehicles. They include:
- A streamlined selection of vehicles available, up to a maximum Advance Payment of £2,000 (this limit does not apply to wheelchair accessible vehicles).
- Nominated drivers under 21 will only be permitted where they live with the disabled customer.
- All nominated drivers need to live within five miles of the customer’s home.
The changes are designed to ensure that Motability provides clear policies, focused on the needs of the vast majority of customers. They will also help avoid misuse and misrepresentation of the Scheme.
The changes to car selection take place immediately, although Motability will honour all existing orders and commitments. Other changes will take effect from 1 January 2012.
There is no change for existing contracts, or nominated drivers named on current insurance certificates, for the remainder of existing leases.
Models Available on the Motability Scheme
| Model |
Fuel Type |
Transmission |
Average MPG |
CO2 (g/km) |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD |
Diesel |
Automatic |
48.7 |
152 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD |
Diesel |
Automatic |
Not Available |
159 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD |
Diesel |
Manual |
54.3 |
136 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD |
Diesel |
Manual |
48.7 |
152 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TD |
Diesel |
Manual |
Not Available |
159 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2.0 TD |
Diesel |
Automatic |
44.8 |
166 |
| Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2.0 TD |
Diesel |
Manual |
46.3 |
161 |
| Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle 2.0 TD T30 S |
Diesel |
Automatic |
Not Available |
159 |
| Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle 2.0 TD T30 S |
Diesel |
Manual |
Not Available |
159 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TD Executive |
Diesel |
Manual |
37.2 |
199 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TD Executive |
Diesel |
Manual |
36.7 |
203 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TD SE |
Diesel |
Automatic |
35.8 |
208 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TD SE |
Diesel |
Automatic |
34.4 |
216 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TD SE |
Diesel |
Manual |
37.2 |
199 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDExecutive |
Diesel |
Automatic |
34.4 |
216 |
Are You Eligible?
To be eligible to lease a van from Motability, you must be receiving either:
- Higher Rate Mobility Component (HRMC) of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS) - currently £54.85 per week.
You must have at least 12 months' award length remaining in order to lease a car through Motability's Contract Hire scheme. Customers purchasing a car with a Hire Purchase agreement should be receiving the allowance for the full length of the agreement.
Do You Need to Have a Driving Licence?
Those opting for a lease agreement do not need to drive. Up to two nominated drivers can be selected, which may include friends and relatives, or parents/carers who may apply on behalf of children aged three years or above.
Proposed drivers must not have any serious driving convictions, disqualifications, or endorsements within the last five years. Drivers under 25 and those with provisional licenses may also have some restrictions.
What Motability and Sinclairs Can Do for You
We don’t just want to help you enjoy the freedom of a brand new car – we want you to enjoy it without the worry.
That’s why our partnership with Motability is designed to make sure every journey you take is a worry-free journey. The comprehensive motoring package that comes with your Motability lease agreement includes:
- Insurance
- Servicing and maintenance
- Annual Car tax
- RAC Breakdown cover
- Replacement tyres
- Windscreen replacement
All with a huge 60,000 mileage allowance over the 3 years
of your contract.
It's So Easy to Join
If you thought taking part in the Motability Scheme involved lots of checks, interviews and paperwork, think again.
Things couldn’t be more simple or straightforward. That’s why you’ll find …
- No forms or paperwork
- No medical questions or assessments
- No waiting lists
- No credit checks
All you need do is come and talk to our Motability specialist and test drive some of our vehicles to find the one that’s right for you. And once you’ve decided on the Van you’d like, bring us your:
- Driving license or that of any planned drivers
- Letter of award entitlement
- Proof of your address (such as a recent utility bill)
Your Questions Answered
Are there many forms to complete?
There is no paperwork at all – no forms to fill in, no assessments or credit checks to go through. It’s all done by our trained Motability specialist.
Will anyone want to check my physical condition?
No. There are no assessments of any kind. Provided you have at least 12 months left to run on the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, you are eligible.
Do I have to be a driver?
No. You don’t have to drive to take out a car on the Scheme – you can nominate up to two drivers.
What if I need my car adapted?
Most customers ask for adaptations, some at no extra cost. If you’d like more information, please contact our motability specialists.
I have a good no claims history. Can I carry this forward if I leave the Car Scheme in the future?
The Scheme insurers, Royal & SunAlliance Motability are able to provide confirmation of the claims history on the policy.
Do you understand what I need from a car?
Sinclair partnership with Motability involves special training to make sure we understand the needs of people with a disability. Many people comment on how friendly and helpful we are and often return to us again and again to order their Motability Vehicle.
What if my circumstances change over the next three years?
Depending on the circumstances, Motability look at each case individually, and do their best to accommodate your new requirements.
I have chosen the Van I want, what should I do next?
Once you’ve chosen the Vans, you simply need to place your order. Just bring these three things along to us:
- The driving licence of any planned drivers
- Your letter of award entitlement and
- Proof of your address (such as a recent utility bill). We’ll take care of everything else.