THE Motability scheme allows disabled people to lease or purchase cars at a special price and as a result helps gives them freedom and independence that can easily be taken for granted. More than 550,000 disabled people currently use the Motability Scheme and 95% of them would recommend it to their friends. Vauxhall’s strong support of the national Motability scheme has just been recognised at the fifth annual Supplier Awards of Motability Operations, the organisation which operates Motability. The company’s continued commitment to Motability was highly commended while Vauxhall retailers were winners in three of the 13 award categergories. Even if you are not entitled to a Disability Living Allowance which allows you to use Motability, there is a benefit for all motorists. Thousands of Motability cars get traded in each year that have not been modified, do not have high mileage, but do have automatic gearboxes, even on fairly basic specifications. So if your clutch ankle gets a bit tired in traffic, but you don’t want to break the bank, ex-Motability cars are the deal you have been dreaming of. You’ll find them in car supermarkets and by the sounds of it, quite a lot of Vauxhall dealers. Here’s a couple I have seen - and it’s not a coincidence that both are small MPVs, as they seem popular on the scheme: Vauxhall ZafiraImpressive Germanic build quality can be found in current Vauxhalls. Plus impressive engines, good levels of equipment and airy cabins. Good value in terms of running costs. Best used buy: 1.9 CDTI UsedCarExpert.co.uk fault checks: 14Used Car Expert price guide: A three year old 1.9 CDTI auto is yours for less than £10,000. Ford Focus C-MaxIt's a Focus but fatter. So if you need more room but not for people then the C-Max fits the bill. Not a big seller which explains why it can be good value used. Best used buy: 2.0 TDCiUsedCarExpert.co.uk fault checks: 11Used Car Expert price guide: A three year old 2.0 TDCI auto should be less than £9,000. | 
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