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A man using a wheelchair sits in the front passenger seat of a wheelchair accessible vehicle, pointing at the dashboard while talking to the driver beside him.

What makes a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) different?

Find out the key differences between travelling in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle versus travelling in a standard car.

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A man sits at the open side of a white SUV, preparing a mobility aid with a robotic arm that stores a wheelchair in a roof box. The vehicle is parked outside a modern building on a bright day, demonstrating advanced mobility equipment in use.

Car adaptations: The alternative to WAVs

Car adaptations might suit you better than a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).  In this article, we run through the different adaptations available through the Motability Scheme.

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How the Motability Scheme drives independence for ambassador Laurie Williams

Motability Scheme ambassador and basketball Laurie Williams says that without her Motability car, her life would be completely different.

Inspiration
Noah Cosby in his wheelchair by his racing car

Q&A with Team BRIT driver, Noah Cosby

Noah Cosby is a Team BRIT racing driver and Motability Scheme Ambassador. In this interview, he shares how the Scheme has given him his independence back, the inspiration behind his custom-made helmet, and how the season is going so far.

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Join us at one of our Motability Scheme Adapted Test Drive Days this summer

Learn about our Adapted Test Drive Days this summer, which give you the opportunity to try some of the popular driving adaptations on the Motability Scheme. Keep reading to see where these events are being held and how you can book onto one!

Scheme news

10 things to help you decide if the Motability Scheme is right for you

We've highlighted a few things that people often want to talk to us about before deciding if the Scheme is for them.

Scheme news
How to choose boots on cars

Car boot space: how much do you really need?

Boot space is a vital consideration when it comes to choosing a new car. Read these top tips to help you choose the right vehicle for your needs.

Everyday tips

Can you drive with Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

In this article, blogger and presenter Ross Lannon shares his experiences of having a Motability Scheme car and the freedom he gets from driving.

Everyday tips

Shona Louise: Driving assessment and choosing a vehicle

In this article, Shona’s 2nd in a series about her experience of joining the Motability Scheme, Shona explains her driving assessment and how it’s helped her to pick the best vehicle for her needs.

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Gem Turner: ‘Choosing my adaptations’

In our article with disability blogger Gem Turner, she discusses the adaptations she has for her Motability Scheme WAV and how they help her drive.

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