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What is the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and what will it mean for disabled motorists or Motability Scheme vehicles?

An area in Central London will require vehicles to meet exhaust emissions standards or pay a daily charge to travel.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
21 February 2019
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Travelling with a disability: Meet the voyager who’s re-writing the rule book

You shouldn't feel like you can't travel abroad just because you're disabled. Check out this article about the founder of Limitless Travel.

Penny Walker
Penny Walker
The Telegraph
Inspiration
20 February 2019
Airport car park

Gatwick Airport to trial robotic parking system

Planning a holiday abroad this summer? Find out about Gatwick's robotic parking system that it will be trialling in August.

Ryan Hirons
Ryan Hirons
PA Motoring Service
Motoring
18 February 2019
Colourful car

UK’s favourite car colours: Grey overtakes black to claim 2018 top spot

Have you ever wondered how drivers in the UK have changed their preference for car colour over the years?

Tristan Shale-Hester
Tristan Shale-Hester
Auto Express
Motoring
14 February 2019
Viaduct

Riding the rails: travelling the UK’s historic railways

We've picked our favourite disabled–friendly train lines; all except one are wheelchair-accessible and all make for a fantastic day out.

Amanda Tomlin
Rough Guides
Places
08 February 2019
Row of parked cars

Top tips for stress-free parking

We hope these tips will help you gain confidence in parking manoeuvres and have one thing less to worry about when you go out driving.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
08 February 2019
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Ronald’s story: Enjoying the freedom that the Motability Scheme brings us as a family

Watch Ronald’s story to see how the Motability Scheme has enabled him and his family to continue to enjoy family life.

Motability Scheme
Inspiration
08 February 2019
Disabled toilet

Changing Places accessible toilets

Changing Places are accessible toilets that are designed to meet the needs of people with more complex conditions or disabilities. Helen Dolphin tells us everything we need to know.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
07 February 2019
Smart dashboard

How to get the most out of your car’s infotainment system

Built-in infotainment systems in cars are becoming more common—here's how to use them to drive safer and smarter.

Tim Barnes-Clay
Motability Scheme
Motoring
06 February 2019

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