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Welcome to the Car Search! Use the tool to select suitable vehicles according to your needs.

To see the full list of vehicles available on the Motability Scheme just click on ‘Find cars’. Or, if you have something particular in mind, first use the different options to narrow down your choices. 

See quick guide to using Car Search

Motability car search guide

For more detailed instructions on how to use Car Search, see our guide .

Average measurements of a folded wheelchair Average measurements of a partially folded wheelchair
Width 33 cm Width 74 cm
Height (back down) 73.5 cm Height (back down) 70 cm
Length 80.5 cm Length 80.5 cm

Cars search

Your allowance type

To lease a car from Motability, you must receive one of the following allowances:

  1. Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA).
  2. Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP).
  3. Mobility element of the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP). Please select ERMC PIP when making your allowance choice.
  4. War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS).

More about allowances

Weekly Rental

We have a range of cars which cost less than your higher rate mobility allowance. These cars are available to lease at a fixed weekly amount for the whole of your agreement.
The majority of cars require all of your mobility allowance. It includes any annual increases to your allowance over the course of your lease.
For more information visit the payment and cost page.

Advance Payment (£)

The Advance Payment is a one off amount payable to your dealer at the start of your lease.
For more information visit the payment and cost page.

Make and Model

Choose from a range of makes and models by using the relevant dropdowns. You can select multiple makes to compare. Models will be available to select only after you have chosen a make and will depend on the make(s) you have selected.

Car types

Choose the type of car that you think will be most suitable for your needs by using the dropdown. Multiple car types can be selected. The car types available for you to select will depend on any makes or models you have already selected.
Please note, cabriolets and convertibles are different names for the same type of car.
Visit our types of cars page for more information.

Transmission

We offer manual, automatic and semi-automatic vehicles. Cars classified as semi-automatic do not have a clutch pedal but the exact operation of the transmission will vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer - check with your dealer for more information.

Fuel type

Diesel cars are generally more fuel efficient, with lower CO2 emissions than petrol models, however, they may be more expensive than petrol models; other fuel technologies such as electric or hybrid vehicles may be even more environmentally friendly. Visit our fuel types page for more information.

Number of seats

Choose your preferred number of seats from the list below. You must select at least one option; multiple options can be selected. If you click de-select all and do not make a selection, then all available options will be presented.

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Number of doors

Choose the number of doors that you think will be most suitable for your needs from the list below. You must select at least one option; multiple options can be selected. If you click de-select all and do not make a selection, then all available options will be presented. 2-3 door cars can generally have wider doors with larger opening angles, 4-5 door cars benefit from back seat passenger doors.

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Engine size (litres)

Use these drop downs to select minimum and maximum engine size. Smaller engines will give you more miles to the gallon.

Eco-friendly cars

If you are looking for a more environmentally-friendly vehicle, select this check box to see our 'eco-friendly' cars. This includes a mix of petrol, hybrid and fully electric vehicles, all of which produce CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km. You can also find out more about the different fuel options on the Scheme on our fuel types page.

To allow the Scheme to remain affordable, drivers under 25 can only drive cars with an ABI Insurance Group of 16 or lower and with a power output of 120 brake horsepower (BHP) or less. Please select this option if you or your named driver is under 25.

If you need a 4 wheel drive use this check box to find a suitable vehicle for you. The term 4 wheel drive is usually used to describe vehicles designed for off-road use which generally have high ground clearance. More information can be found on our Types of Cars page

1,576 vehicles found.
1,576 cars available

WAVs search

Your allowance type

To lease a wheelchair accessible vehicle from Motability, you must receive one of the following allowances:

  • Highis Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (HRMC DLA).
  • Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (ERMC PIP).
  • Mobility element of the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP). Please select ERMC PIP when making your allowance choice.
  • War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS).

More about allowances

Advance Payment (£)

The Advance Payment is a one off amount payable to your dealer at the start of your lease.
For more information visit the payment and cost page.

WAV types

Choose the type of WAV that you think will be most suitable for your needs by using the dropdown. WAVs can be classified by size - small, medium or large, as well as whether the wheelchair user is a driver of the vehicle. For more information visit the WAV section

Make and Model

Choose from a range of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV) by using the makes, models and converter dropdowns. You can select multiple makes to compare. The models and converters available will depend on the make(s) you have selected.

Number of seats

Choose your required number of seats from the list below. This is the number of seats fitted as standard, including the wheelchair user and driver. You must select at least one option; multiple options can be selected. If you click de-select all and do not make a selection, then all available options will be presented.

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Entry height (cm)

This measurement is the distance from the floor of the vehicle (where the ramp/lift joins) to the top of the door frame and includes a 50mm buffer.

Side or rear entry

This is whise the wheelchair user will access the vehicle from - think about whise you frequently park and the amount of space you will have at the rear or side of the vehicle.

Lift or Ramp access

Lifts are powered and generally cost more, but could be the better option if getting a wheelchair or scooter up a ramp is difficult. Ramps can be powered if the wheelchair user needs to operate it themselves or manual if a partner or carer can set this up.

Transmission

We offer manual, automatic and semi-automatic vehicles. Vehicles classified as semi-automatic do not have a clutch pedal but the exact operation of the transmission will vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer - check with your WAV supplier for more information.

Fuel type

Diesel cars are generally more fuel efficient, with lower CO2 emissions than petrol models, however, they may be more expensive than petrol models. For details of these WAVs and other fuel type information, please visit our fuel types page.

Engine size (litres)

Use these drop downs to select minimum and maximum engine size. Smaller engines will give you more miles to the gallon.

614 vehicles found.
614 WAVs available

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