Everyday tips

Take a look below for ideas and advice on getting out and about, and keeping mobile day-to-day.
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Everything you need to know about energy tariffs and charging your EV

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home can be much cheaper than running a diesel or petrol car. Did you know that the electricity tariff you pay can make a real difference to the overall costs of running your EV?

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
08 May 2026
A Motability Scheme customer with short grey hair uses a wheelchair beside a teal electric car, plugging it into a wall mounted home charging point outside a brick house.

Not sure about electric? Explore our new EV for me hub

Thinking about switching to an electric car? Our new EV for Me hub gives you simple tools to help with EV range, charging at home and how much an EV could cost.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
05 May 2026
Mechanic in a blue work uniform and gloves inspecting a car engine while holding a clipboard, with the bonnet open in a garage setting.

Your next car service: what you need to know

Regular servicing is included in your Motability Scheme lease to help keep you moving. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s service schedule to keep your vehicle running smoothly and avoid any warranty problems.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
16 April 2026
Kwik Fit mobile tyre technician wearing gloves checks a customer’s tyre and shows information on a tablet beside a branded service van parked on a residential driveway.

Kwik Fit’s top tips for looking after your tyres

We asked the tyre experts at Kwik Fit for their advice and they’ve provided us with a list of 3 essential steps to help maintain your tyres.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
10 April 2026
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Staying safe online: Steps to protect your information

Protecting yourself from online fraud does not need to be complicated. A few simple habits can make a big difference and help keep your details and your finances safe online.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
25 February 2026
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Toll road and congestion scheme charges across the UK

Motoring journalist Mark Smyth shares a clear guide to UK toll roads, low emission zones and congestion charges, including exemptions for disabled drivers.

Mark Smyth
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
21 January 2026
A man lowers a ramp from the rear of a grey Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) while a woman using a powered wheelchair waits at the bottom of the ramp in a car park with buildings and bike racks in the background.

Navigating parking and access: Practical tips for WAV users

Award-winning disability blogger Emma Muldoon covers practical parking and access tips for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) users.

Emma Muldoon
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
20 January 2026
Two women pause on a woodland path, one seated in a powered wheelchair and the other standing beside her, while a golden retriever sits in front and a blue wheelchair accessible vehicle is parked behind them.

Tips for driving safely on country roads

If you're heading off to enjoy the great British countryside or coast, read Helen's guide to driving safely on country roads during the holiday season.

Helen Dolphin
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
20 January 2026
A man walks across a gravel driveway towards a green electric SUV parked outside a small white building, with trees and another car in the background on a sunny day.

6 ways to maximise your electric vehicle’s driving range

Understanding how to take care of your electric car's battery is key to boosting its performance and increasing its range. Read this article for 6 top tips on how you can make the most of your EV and drive further on every charge.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
18 January 2026

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