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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A man charges a red electric vehicle at home using an Ohme wall charger mounted on a brick wall. Two young children smile and look out from the rear windows of the car, enjoying the moment. The setting is a sunny day with greenery in the background.

EV home charging is now even simpler with Ohme

Find out how our trusted chargepoint partner, Ohme, is helping Scheme customers with their home charging experience. They’ve added new ways to stay up to date and in control.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
18 June 2025
Illustration of a fake parking ticket with the word “FAKE” highlighted in red under a magnifying glass.

How to spot parking scams and what to do

There has been a rise in parking scams over the past year. Here’s a simple guide to help you spot parking scams and stay safe when you’re out and about.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
18 June 2025
A person’s hand grips a green fuel pump nozzle labeled E5 unleaded at a petrol station, next to black diesel nozzles labeled B7.

How to save money at the fuel pump

Explore our practical tips to help stretch your fuel budget. We’ll explain why fuel prices are going up and what you can do to navigate them.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
17 June 2025
A Pod Point electric vehicle charging station is installed outdoors next to a green hedge, with a charging cable plugged in and a QR code visible on the unit.

Where to find rapid charging points near you

Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) is an exciting step towards sustainable travel. Here's how to quickly and confidently find rapid chargepoints.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
17 June 2025
An older woman stands outdoors surrounded by trees, holding a tissue to her nose as she sneezes. She wears a light quilted vest and scarf, and carries a pink handbag over her shoulder, suggesting she is experiencing hay fever or seasonal allergies.

Hay fever hacks for customers on the move

The symptoms of hay fever can discourage some people from wanting to go outside. Our tips will leave you well prepared for journeys and comfortable making the most of the sunshine.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
13 June 2025
Shona Louise, a wheelchair user, smiles while seated along a seaside promenade with a turquoise railing. She is wearing a green checkered dress, with the calm ocean and Brighton's historic West Pier ruins visible in the background on a sunny day.

Top tips for a UK holiday with a powered wheelchair

Shona Louise shares her top tips to take away some of the stress and questions you may have about traveling with a wheelchair in the UK

Shona Louise
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
11 June 2025
A family enjoys a summer day by the water, with three children sitting in the open boot of a black SUV drinking juice. An adult stands beside them holding a paddle, with paddleboards and boats visible in the background. A dog relaxes on a blanket nearby, surrounded by coolers and towels on the pebbled shore.

Your complete guide for safe summer driving

The summer months can mean hotter temperatures, longer journeys and higher stress levels for you and your vehicle. To stay safe on the roads, take a look at our guide to safe summer driving – including how to keep your car from overheating.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
03 June 2025
A close-up view of a car's steering wheel secured with a red and black steering wheel lock, featuring a built-in key mechanism. The anti-theft device is clamped in place to prevent the wheel from turning.

Car security: what you need to know

Even with the sophisticated technology that some car thieves have access to, there are many things drivers can do to deter them.

Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
15 May 2025
A man in a wheelchair and a woman sit across from each other at a wooden picnic table in a park, enjoying hot drinks and smiling. A wheelchair-accessible van is parked behind them, and the scene is set in a leafy outdoor area during autumn.

Maintenance tips for your powered wheelchair or scooter

Whether you use a powered electric wheelchair or a mobility scooter, having the know-how to care for your equipment means it will perform better. Use Shona's maintenance guide to help keep your mobility equipment in good condition for longer.

Shona Louise
Motability Scheme
Everyday tips
14 May 2025

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