Lookers Ford in Chelmsford and Colchester are hosting Motability Clinics, which aim to show those with mobility issues how easy it is to lease a new car.

The events, which will be held at Chelmsford on Wednesday 28th November and Colchester on Thursday 29th November between 9am-6pm, will see customers learn first-hand the benefits of the Motability scheme, which is the leading car scheme for disabled people, as well as take advantage of a range of special offers.

Visitors will be able to take test drives, enjoy refreshments and speak to Motability Specialists from Lookers Ford, which is based at Argyll Rd in Chelmsford and 61 Magdalen Street in Colchester.

The Motability Scheme is the worry-free way to get a brand-new car, scooter or powered wheelchair in exchange for either the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or the Armed Forces Independence Payment.

Mike Symes, Motability Specialist at Lookers Ford, said: “The Lookers Ford Motability open days promise to be a great occasion to learn more about leasing a car through the Motability Scheme and highlight how easy it is to get on the road. We’re really looking forward to welcoming people to join in the fun and take advantage of the free information, advice and expertise on offer.”

For more information call Lookers Ford Chelmsford on 01245 924095 or Lookers Ford Colchester on 01206 983029 or visit lookers.co.uk/ford.

CONTACTS: For more information, imagery or interview requests, please contact:

Chris Knox       chrisknox@lookers.co.uk       0191 298 1433

Ian Dinning      iandinning@lookers.co.uk         07917803970

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NOTES TO EDITOR;

• Lookers group annual turnover in 2017 was £4.7bn
• Lookers’ adjusted operating profit for 2017 is £84.7m
• Lookers Executive Directors include Andy Bruce (Chief Executive Officer), Robin Gregson (Chief Financial Officer), Nigel McMinn (Chief Operations Officer)
• Andy Bruce, Lookers CEO, won ‘CEO of the Year’ at the prestigious Motor Trader of the Year 2016 and AM - Business Leader of the Year Award
• Lookers has been awarded the exclusive Top Employers United Kingdom 2017 Certification, please visit: www.top-employers.com.
• Lookers is one of the Sunday Times’ Best 25 Big Companies To Work For.

The Motability Scheme

• Motability is the UK’s leading car scheme for disabled people. It provides affordable, convenient, worry-free motoring to over 630,000 disabled customers and their families. Scooters and powered wheelchairs can also be leased through Motability.
• The Scheme is available to anyone who receives the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment or the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement. Customers transfer their mobility allowance to Motability to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair.
• When leasing a Motability car, insurance for two named drivers, servicing and maintenance, full RAC breakdown assistance, tyre and windscreen replacement and 60,000 mileage allowance over three years are all included in the cost of the lease. A range of popular car adaptations are also available at no additional cost.
• When leasing a scooter or powered wheelchair, insurance, breakdown assistance, servicing, maintenance and repairs and tyre and battery replacement are all included in the cost of the lease. Pricing is standard nationwide.
• A wide range of ‘green’ vehicles with emissions of 120g of CO2 per km or less are available through the Motability Scheme.
• Motability is the national charity that directs and oversees the Motability Scheme. Registered Charity in England and Wales No 299745. Motability also provides financial assistance to customers, who would otherwise be unable to afford the mobility solution they need.
• Motability Operations is an independent commercial company that operates the Motability Car Scheme and the Motability Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme, under contract to Motability (the charity). All profits are reinvested for the benefit of customers.