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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.

Everyday tips
An exhibitor kneels between two older adults in powered wheelchairs at an indoor mobility event, demonstrating joystick controls. A sign in the background reads "Powered wheelchairs and scooters," and adapted vehicles are visible throughout the venue.

New powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters available on the Motability Scheme

A guide to the six new powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters available on the Motability Scheme

Scheme news
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).

Everyday tips
A woman wearing a brown coat, beige hat, and ankle boots sits on the extended adaptive seat of a silver vehicle marked “elap | moving people forward.” She holds a small remote control and is positioned just outside the open driver’s door in a parking area with yellow hatch markings.

Adaptations in action: Car access made simple

For anyone with limited mobility, even a short car journey often starts with the same question: how do I get into the seat comfortably and safely? Smart innovations from Elap and Guidosimplex are making that easier.

Motoring
Chelsea Douglas outdoors on a sunny day, smiling while holding the handlebars of her powered wheelchair attachment, with a modern building and trees in the background.

A game-changer: How a power add-on gives Chelsea more freedom

Chelsea is one of the first people to lease a manual wheelchair with a power add-on through the Motability Scheme in Scotland. Read how a power add-on has given Chelsea more freedom.

Inspiration
Woman talking to dealer about wheelchair accessible vehicle

Is a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) right for me?

If it’s time to start thinking about your next vehicle, take our short survey to see if a WAV or car with adaptations is the best Motability Scheme vehicle for you.

Scheme news
A woman on a red mobility scooter smiles as she approaches the rear ramp of a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), while a man in a blue shirt and a mobility advisor stand nearby offering support.

Travelling up top: Is an Upfront Passenger WAV right for you?

This article explains how these WAVs are different from other vehicles on the Scheme and whether one might be a good choice for you.

Motoring
A smiling woman tests a powered wheelchair in a mobility showroom, assisted by a staff member and a man standing beside her. Various mobility aids are displayed around them.

Choosing or upgrading your powered wheelchair or scooter: Key questions to ask

To help you choose the right powered wheelchair or scooter, we’ve put together a handy guide with key questions to think about and ask your dealer.

Everyday tips
Emma Muldoon smiles while seated in the front passenger position of a WAV, secured in her powered wheelchair inside the adapted vehicle.

What people get wrong about Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Emma Muldoon tackles the most common myths surrounding WAVs.

Motoring
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.

Motoring

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