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Separate Scottish arrangement
The Motability Scheme operates under a separate Scottish agreement called the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme, or AVES. Customers receiving their allowance from Social Security Scotland were contacted in June 2026 and told that the changes would not apply while discussions with the Scottish Government continued.
Changes take effect
Those discussions have now concluded, and the Scheme changes took effect for customers receiving a Scottish allowance from Tuesday 1 September 2026. Motability said the changes were made in response to tax changes introduced by the UK Government in its 2025 Autumn Budget. The changes took effect for customers elsewhere in the UK on 1 July 2026.
Lease terms and mileage
For orders placed before 1 September 2026, Motability stated that the lease terms will include provisions, although the supplied update does not specify them. For orders placed on or after 1 September, the new lease terms will apply. Motability said the new mileage allowance would be a major adjustment. Customers needing substantially more travel for these journeys may be able to get help with extra-mile costs. It directs customers to its higher-mileage support information and Scheme change page for details.
