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Take a look below for ideas and advice on getting out and about, and keeping mobile day-to-day.
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A woman in the passenger seat smiles and points at the car’s touchscreen navigation system while talking to the driver beside her. The image is taken from the back seat, showing the car interior and dashboard.

How to get the most from your Motability Scheme test drive

Watch our video to see how to get the most from your test drive and feel confident about choosing the right car for you.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
27 October 2025
A man uses a mobility scooter along a quiet path beside greenery, accompanied by a woman walking beside him holding a dog on a lead. They appear to be enjoying a relaxed conversation outdoors.

Helping powered wheelchair and scooter customers get home safely with Autohome

Autohome has been helping customers on the Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme since 2010.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
23 October 2025
A woman wearing a blue winter coat plugs a charging cable into a blue electric car parked outdoors.

Tips for managing an EV breakdown

In this guide, we’ll explain how to stay safe, what to do if an EV breakdown happens, and the support that’s available to get you moving again.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
21 October 2025
A man drives a car with a woman in the back seat and a young child sitting safely in a car seat, secured with a seatbelt and looking out the window.

Child car seat safety tips for Scheme customers

This article will help you understand which child car seat should go in which vehicle, including if you have a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
20 October 2025
Happy little girl writes letter to Santa Claus sitting at table with gift box on background of christmas tree. New Year

How to get a Santa letter for your child

A letter from Santa creates special Christmas memories for children, but finding personalised or accessible options can be tricky. Here's a list of trusted organisations that offer them.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
20 October 2025
A turquoise electric car parked in front of a wooden building, with a woman carrying a gym bag and water bottle walking past.

How you can support sustainability as a Scheme customer

Wondering how to be more sustainable? Here are some practical ways you can cut your carbon footprint at home, when you shop, and when you travel.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
17 September 2025
A person in a brown jacket charges a red electric car at a public charging point on a cloudy day.

Public charging with others in mind: make space, share power

Learn the do’s and do nots of EV charging etiquette. Discover tips to stay courteous, keep bays accessible, and make public charging easier for everyone.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
17 September 2025

Top tips for using public transport with a powered wheelchair or scooter

Do you need to travel on public transport with a mobility scooter or powered wheelchair? Read our tips for using trains, buses, coaches, or taxis with your Scheme mobility aid.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
16 September 2025
The M1 motorway with light traffic moving in both directions, surrounded by green fields and hills. A blue roadside sign reads “Refuge areas for emergency use only.”

How to stay safe on smart motorways

Smart motorways are designed to keep traffic moving. But if your car breaks down, they can feel overwhelming. With help from the RAC, we’ve pulled together some clear steps so you’ll know exactly what to do.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
15 September 2025

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