Event FAQs

For the first time, we’re introducing tickets to Motability Scheme Live. We’re doing this to:

• Manage our visitor numbers
• Streamline how you enter the events
• Make sure there are enough specialists to talk to
• Make sure there are plenty of vehicles to see

They’re free to book.

Make sure you book a ticket before you come. If you come with a ticket, you’ll get into our halls faster.

Yes. Motability Scheme Live events are free to attend.

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After you’ve booked, we’ll email you your tickets.

You can book tickets for yourself and up to five extra people.

Yes, everyone (over the age of 16) needs a ticket.

Children under the age of 16 do not need a ticket. Everyone over 16 needs one.

Please check your junk or spam folder. You can also manage your booking.

You can show your ticket on your mobile. You do not need to print it, but you can if you want to.

You can get a copy of your ticket, by managing your booking or event staff will help you at the entrance.

You can cancel or change your booking using the link in your confirmation email or by managing your booking. There’s no need to let us know if you’re not able to attend

It’s a series of annual events hosted by the Motability Scheme. (You may have previously known these as One Big Day, or The Big Event). We showcase what’s available on the Scheme and what it offers.

You can learn more information about the Scheme at motability.co.uk.

We have these events taking place in 2026:

• Motability Scheme Live, Birmingham, at the NEC (Halls 17 to 19) on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May
• Motability Scheme Live, Edinburgh, at The Royal Highland Centre on Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September

All events start at 9am and finish at 4pm. If you want to attend at a quieter time, come between 2pm and 4pm.

You’ll find:

• Cars
• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)
• Popular driving adaptations
• Scooters and powered wheelchairs
• Electric vehicles (EVs)

Closer to the event, we’ll announce which vehicles will be on display, including which adaptations partners, WAV suppliers, and scooter and powered wheelchair manufacturers will attend.

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You can:

• Test drive cars, including adapted cars
• Test drive scooters and powered wheelchairs on our indoor track
• Speak to our Scheme specialists to get answers to your questions
• Get advice from Scheme partners

Yes, there are catering facilities available at all venues. You can purchase food and drinks there, and you can also bring your own food. Water refill stations are available, so please bring a reusable bottle.

To take a test drive, you must have a full UK driving licence and have no more than either:

3 (three) penalty points, which may have been accrued for any conviction;

OR

6 (six) penalty points in any one, or combination, of the following conviction categories: Speeding (SP), Construction and Use Offences (CU), Pedestrian Crossing (PC) or Traffic Signs/Directions (TS)

Any penalty points / endorsements over and above those listed above mean you’ll be unable to complete a test drive as a driver. Any endorsements with a conviction date of more than 5 (five) years’ old will not be counted.

To take a test drive, guests must bring their valid driving licence and sign our test drive declaration form on the day.

You book on the day of the event. Just visit the test drive booking desk. They get booked up quickly, so we recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.

On the Thursday before the event, we’ll confirm which vehicles will be available.

They’re subject to availability on the day. If there are slots free, you’ll be able to book two test drives.

Yes, everyone’s welcome. Book your tickets to attend Motability Scheme Live.

Yes, there will be free, accessible parking at each event.

We always try to book venues with as much flat, accessible parking as possible. When you arrive, our car park stewards will direct you to an available car parking space.

Once you’ve parked your vehicle, car park stewards will be on hand to help you, if you need it. There’s an accessible car park shuttle service that runs from the car park to and from the main entrance.

Yes, wheelchair and powered scooters are available to hire free of charge at our events. Just go to the ‘Plan your visit’ page for the events you’re interested in, and you’ll be able to see when bookings open.