Gates Motor Company : The regions No 1 choice for Motability vehicles.

Test drive your Mobility Allowance

Motability's new interactive FAQ tool now has a face and a personality to match! Meet Mo and ask her a question about the Motability Scheme.

All our Mitsubishi dealerships are Motability approved and have two specialists on hand to advise you.

We can help if you are:

Entitled to Higher Rate Mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. Registered disabled.

Just choose the scheme that suits you best

There are three main ways we can help you to acquire a new car, including two which are based on the Higher Rate component of DLA.

Motability 3-year Contract Hire

This scheme is what 95% of our Motability customers prefer, because it takes care of everything. You get a brand new car, serviced, maintained and insured for three years - you even have roadside assistance cover. All you pay for is fuel and oil.

The way it works is very simple. After you've paid an advance payment (where applicable), your Higher Rate Mobility Allowance is transferred to Motability Operations to cover the costs. At the end of the three years, you just return the car and choose a new one. You need at least 12 months' award length remaining when when you apply.

Motability Hire Purchase


	Frequently asked Questions
	Q. Why do some cars have advance payments and others don’t? Q. How many cars are available on the Scheme with no advance payment? Q. How are advance payments calculated? Q. What if the advance payment changes after I’ve ordered my car?

This allows you to buy virtually any new or used vehicle at a substantial discount, simply by transferring all or part of your Allowance over four or five years (provided that the amount is sufficient to cover your repayments). Because the car is yours to keep at the end of the period, this option allows you to make any permanent adaptations which may be necessary. Your allowance must be due to run for the full length of the agreement.

Outright Purchase

This gives you the advantage of buying almost any new vehicle at a discount of up to 10% without using the Allowance at all. It's the ideal solution if you're registered disabled but not eligible for the Allowance, or have less than 3 years of the Allowance remaining.

If you would like assistance with checking that you meet the Scheme eligibility requirements, you should contact one of the following agencies:
For enquiries about the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), please contact Disability & Carers Service on 08457 123456 or visit the Directgov website.
For enquiries about the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS), please contact Service Personnel & Veterans Agency on 0800 169 2277 or visit the Veterans UK website.



	Adaptations Motability adaptations brochure

Push/Pull hand control If you are unable to use the foot pedals in your car, a push and pull device will enable you to control the speed with your hand. Operation: Push the lever forward to apply the brake and pull it backwards to apply the accelerator. Radial accelerator Similar to the push and pull control, the radial accelerator can help you control the speed of your car if you are unable to use the foot controls. Operation: To accelerate, push downwards on the lever in a slight radial action, pushing the lever away from the body to brake. Steering wheel ball If you have difficulty holding or turning a steering wheel or have the use of only one hand, having a steering wheel ball fitted means you will have more control when steering your car. Operation: Simply hold the ball, making sure your hand is comfortable, and use it to turn the steering wheel in the direction you need. Left foot accelerators If you are unable to use your right leg, you could use a pedal transfer to switch the accelerator to the opposite side, enabling you to control the speed with your left foot. Operation: For a twin flip accelerator, you pull down the pedal required and the other pedal flips up automatically. You can then use that pedal while the other is safely folded up out of the way. Floor mounted left foot accelerators operate with a guard to cover the pedal not in use. Easy release hand brake If you have limited strength or flexibility in your arms an easy release handbrake device will reduce the effort needed to apply and release the hand brake. Operation: This will depend on the type of device you choose. Some are operated by buttons and some by a small lever. Infrared controls If you have limited movement in your upper body, infrared controls can bring everything to your fingertips. They make it easier to manage certain functions in your car, which make it safer or more comfortable to drive. Operation: This is a simple keypad, which is often attached to the steering wheel. You simply press the button of the function you need. Wheelchair stowage: electric boot hoist If you cannot lift your wheelchair into your boot an electric hoist will solve this problem by easily taking the weight and manoeuvring into the boot of your car. Operation: This will depend on the model but most are similar in operation. Once you have attached the wheelchair, use the electric keypad to lift and move the wheelchair into the boot. Rooftop wheelchair stowage If you need your boot to store other things such as luggage, equipment or even the dog, you might want to store your wheelchair in a rooftop box. Operation: This will depend on the model but most are similar in operation. Once you have attached the wheelchair, a hand-held control operates the lifting, folding and storage of the wheelchair. Swivel seat If you have limited body movement or stiff legs a swivel seat can help you get in and out of the car more easily. They can also increase driver and passenger comfort. Operation: A remote control operates the chair as it turns out to face the driver or passenger, allowing plenty of space to sit down on the chair. Use the remote control to then move the chair round into the required position.

Servicing your car

All Gates dealerships are fully equipped with disabled facilities. We also provide free courtesy services:


Local collection and delivery		Courtesy bus facility
We can arrange to collect and deliver your vehicle from your home or work address, terms and conditions apply. Please ask for more details.		Available at Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Stevenage within a certain radius of each location. Local lifts can also be arranged by our Waltham Cross, Epping, Hertford, Letchworth and Dunmow dealerships.

Courtesy cars		Service/MOT carried out while you wait
Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. Please ask your local Gates dealership for more information.		Why not wait for your vehicle in our comfortable waiting areas. TV and daily newspapers are available & we will be happy to offer you tea or coffee.