Melksham Mitsubishi has announced an event designed to raise awareness of the support available through Motability to disabled people.

Chris Edwards, dealer event executive at the Motability charity, will be on hand to explain how the support works, while SVO, a Motability Adaptation Partner based in Calne, and Mobility Works, a service and repair centre in Westbury, will also be at the dealership in Western Way for the event on July, 24 and July, 25.

James Ryan, sales manager at Melksham Mitsubishi, said: "This is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to learn more about the financial support available to them to help them become more independent when it comes to driving. Motability is a fantastic charity and there are some great deals available to people through the scheme but it’s surprising how many people still don’t know about the help on offer."

According to Mitsubishi Motors UK, during the first quarter of this year more than 2,500 applications were received.

A total of 24 models across the Mitsubishi range are available under the scheme, from the Outlander PHEV and its diesel Outlander counterpart, as well as the Mirage supermini and the ASX crossover.

The Outlander PHEV five-seater automatic GX3h 4WD model is available for an advance payment of £688 for people on the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or £1,699 for those on Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

Ryan said: "We are proud of our ongoing commitment to disabled drivers, and there are terrific Motability deals available from Mitsubishi.

"There’s something for everyone here, from the practical and fun-to-drive Mirage to the revolutionary Outlander PHEV, so I’d encourage any eligible motorist to visit our dealership to see how easy and affordable it can be to get behind the wheel of a new Mitsubishi."

Motability is a national charity offering disabled people the opportunity to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter by using government-funded mobility allowances. 

To qualify, recipients must receive a higher-rate Motability component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement. The scheme is also available to parents and carers.