We’re introducing Drive Smart for people who are leasing their first car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) on the Motability Scheme from Monday 13 April.
When you begin your first lease, there’s a lot to get used to: a new car, new features, and sometimes new adaptations.
That’s why all new customers begin with Drive Smart. It gives you extra support while you settle in and helps build good driving habits from the start.
What is Drive Smart?
Drive Smart is a simple way to help you stay safe on the road. We’ll share helpful tips and insights, so you can feel more confident behind the wheel. You’ll also be able to see how your driving improves over time.
It looks at how you drive your Scheme car and gives you a score each week. You’ll see a traffic light rating too: green, amber or red. It’s an easy way to understand how you’re getting on.
And there’s a reward for safer driving. If you drive safely, you could earn up to £160 a year in rewards. You can spend them with popular brands like Asda, M&S and Uber Eats.
Who has Drive Smart?
Drive Smart is currently included for:
- Customers starting their first lease on the Scheme
- All customers under 30 years old (new, renewed and existing leases)
- Leases that include a named driver under 30
This means some drivers will have Drive Smart at the start of a new lease, while others will have it because of the age of a driver on the lease.
Why are drivers under 30 included
If you’re under 30 or have a named driver under 30, you’ll also have Drive Smart included as part of your lease. Younger drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents, especially when they’re new to driving. Drive Smart encourages safer driving and helps build confidence behind the wheel. It’s something commonly used across the insurance industry.
Drive safely, get rewarded
Whether Drive Smart applies because you’re new to the Scheme or because you’re a driver under 30, the purpose is the same: to make roads safer for everyone.
And by driving safely, you could earn up to £160 a year in rewards to spend at top brands like Asda, M&S, Uber Eats, and more.
You’re in the driving seat
We do not use Drive Smart to monitor where you go. It’s simply here to support you on the road and help you spot small changes that could make a big difference.
Helping protect the Scheme
Drive Smart helps protect customers, vehicles, and the Scheme as a whole. It keeps the Scheme sustainable and accessible for everyone. It encourages safer driving and helps reduce avoidable accidents.
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What counts as your first lease?
We’ll count you as a first-time customer if:
- You’ve never leased a car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) through the Scheme before
- Your last lease ended more than seven years ago
- You started a lease in the past but ended it early
This is because we delete your personal data after seven years, in line with our privacy policy.
