motability and fiat autonomy

Fiat Auto has designed devices for both private and light commercial vehicles, such as anatomic cushions, revolving and sliding seats, and special fittings for wheelchairs. For example, the Doblò and some of our larger commercial vehicles (like the Scudo and Ducato) can be adapted to house a wheelchair behind the front seats.

Fiat offers three options for customers with disabilities: our own in-house programme Autonomy Choices, the Motability scheme and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles.

Autonomy Choices

Over two million people in the UK have access to some form of Government Mobility Benefit, which means our Autonomy Choices programme can be offered to a wide range of disabled customers.

You will qualify if you hold any of the following:

Higher, medium or lower rate Disability Living Allowance
WPMS (War Pension Mobility Supplement)
Incapacity Benefit
Attendance Allowance
Blue Badge Holder

We will need a copy of the Government Mobility Benefit award notice or Blue Badge to keep on file. The award notice only has to be valid at the time of application for the vehicle, and there are no age restrictions.

If the person receiving the benefit doesn’t drive, the application can be made in the name of an immediate member of their family, but the vehicle must be used by, or for the benefit of, the person with disabilities.

Our finance options are available to customers over 18 years old, and a guarantee or indemnity may be required. Written quotations are available on request.

motability

Motability is a national UK charity, and the scheme helps disabled people meet the cost of getting a car through financial plans. Fiat was one of the founder members of the scheme and continues to support its excellent work.

You will qualify if you hold:

The higher rate Mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
WPMS (War Pension Mobility Supplement)

Remember, your mobility award needs to be valid for the length of the agreement you take out for hire purchase agreements, and for at least 12 months for contract hire agreements.

More information

If you’d like to know more about the vehicles available and the advance payments needed for Fiat vehicles applied for through the Motability Contract Hire scheme, please contact us.