Elderly drivers have had a lot of flak in recent years, but the majority are safe and careful drivers who just want the chance to continue to be so.

New cars have a range of modern innovations that make life easier for the OAP who wants to remain mobile. However, on today’s pension, elderly drivers are usually restricted to buying equally elderly used cars, with all the associated problems.

This is why Motobility Car Schemes are such a brilliant idea for OAPs. Provided they get the war pensioners’ mobility supplement or the higher rate mobility component of the disability living allowance, they can lease new cars from a range of outlets. All they have to do is apply, and they can turn part or all of the allowance they receive into a brand new motor car.

There are many benefits to the Motobility Scheme. No credit checks or assessments are required, as this is all taken care of in the benefits they receive. As it’s a leasing scheme, OAPs get a new car – of their own choice – every three years, as well as benefits like personal accident cover and insurance, servicing and maintenance, free replacement windscreens and RAC breakdown cover.

It’s good news for people looking for used cars too, as it increases the number of “single owner, elderly driver” cars that are in the showrooms. As everyone knows, if you’re in the market for a used car, then a recent model that’s been carefully driven by an OAP is the one to go for.