Choosing the Right Route for Your Lewis Reed WAV
At Lewis Reed, we offer wheelchair accessible vehicles through both the Motability Scheme and Private Purchase.
Both routes work well — the right choice depends on your priorities.
Why Choose Lewis Reed – Whichever Route You Take
Whether you choose Motability or Private purchase, every Lewis Reed customer benefits from:
- Expertise in complex wheelchair accessible conversions
- Clear assessment and measurement process
- High build quality designed for long-term use
- Strong aftersales support
- Honest guidance on what genuinely suits your needs
We don’t push a route — we help you choose the right one.
Buying Through the Motability Scheme
Motability may suit you if you want:
- Predictable, all-inclusive costs
- Insurance, servicing, tyres, and breakdown included
- Lower financial risk
- Reassurance that your WAV conversion is fully recognised and insured
- A new vehicle every 5 years without worrying about resale
Motability is a popular choice for customers who want a managed, low-stress solution with no surprise bills.
Motability Scheme
- Upfront cost – Grant/ Upfront advance payment
- Monthly costs – Fixed, predictable
- Insurance – Included (covers WAV conversion)
- Servicing & maintenance – Included
- Repairs & wear – Covered (fair wear & tear)
- Breakdown cover – Included
- Vehicle replacement – New vehicle every 5 years
- Ownership – Vehicle returned at end of agreement
- Specification choice – Limited to approved options
- Best for – Peace of mind & cost certainty
Buying Through Lewis Reed
Private purchase may suit you if you want:
- Full control over vehicle and conversion specification
- Faster access to a vehicle — especially available-now stock
- Long-term ownership
- A wider choice of base vehicles, lifts, ramps, and layouts
- Freedom to keep the vehicle as long as you wish
Private purchase is often chosen by customers who value flexibility, speed, and ownership
Private Purchase
- Upfront cost – Purchase outright or via finance
- Monthly costs – Varies (finance, insurance, servicing, repairs)
- Insurance – Included (covers WAV conversion)
- Servicing & maintenance – Owner responsibility, Can be organised through Lewis Reed
- Repairs & wear – Owner responsibility
- Breakdown cover – Included
- Vehicle replacement – Keep, sell, or replace when you choose
- Ownership – You own the vehicle
- Specification choice – Full flexibility
- Best for – Flexibility, ownership & urgency
How Do I Check If I’m Eligible for Motability?
Eligibility for the Motability Scheme is based on the mobility benefit you receive, not your income or credit history.
You’re Eligible If You Receive ONE of the Following:
- Enhanced Rate Mobility Component of PIP (Personal Independence Payment)
- Higher Rate Mobility Component of DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
If you receive one of these and it has at least 12 months left, you can usually apply.
Have a look at https://www.motability.co.uk/how-it-works for more information.