Event FAQs

Q: When do the events start and finish?

All events start at 9am and finish at 4pm.

Q: What you’ll find at each event?

What’s on display Standard production cars Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and cars fitted with popular driving adaptations Powered Wheelchairs and Scooters (PWS) Electric vehicles Speaker sessions (The Big Event Birmingham) Cars to test drive including adapted cars Indoor scooter test drive area Electric Vehicle Information Hub Motability advisors to answer questions about the Scheme Advise from Scheme partners; RAC, RSAM and Kwikfit

Q: How can I see what cars will be on display?

In the lead up to each event we will announce what vehicles will be on display including Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, adaptation convertors and powered wheelchair and scooter manufacturers attending the events. Keep up to date with the latest announcements of what vehicles will be on display at each of the events by visiting our news section .

Q: Do I need to book test drives in advance?

Test drives can only be booked on the day of the event by visiting the test drive booking desk.

Q: How can I see what cars will be available to test drive?

In the lead up to each event we will announce what vehicles will be available to test drive. To keep up to date with the latest announcements you can visit our news section.

Q: Do I need to pre-register for the event and do I have to pay?

You do not need to pre-register to attend The Big Event. Our events are free to attend and everyone is welcome.

Q: I have lost my invitation, what should I do?

You do not need your invitation to attend the event, it is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find out more information about The Big Event programme.

Event information

What is The Big Event programme?

The Big Event programme is a series of annual events hosted by the Motability Scheme.

The Big Event programme kicks off with our flagship show - The Big Event, Birmingham which is our biggest event of the year. This is followed by three regional events taking place in Exeter, Harrogate and Edinburgh.

Our events are designed to showcase all elements of the Motability Scheme and raise awareness of what the Scheme offers.

More information about the Motability Scheme can be found here: motability.co.uk.

Where and when are the events taking place?

The 2024 event programme will be kicking off with our flagship show - The Big Event Birmingham on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May.

This event is the biggest show of the year, where you can see the largest selection of cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), adaptations, powered wheelchairs and scooters all in one accessible place.

We also have three additional regional events taking place;

Westpoint, Exeter - 28 and 29 June 2024
Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate - 9 and 10 August 2024
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh - 13 and 14 September 2024

When do the events start and finish?

What's on display?

What you’ll find at each event?

What’s on display
- Standard production cars
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and cars fitted with popular driving adaptations
- Powered Wheelchairs and Scooters (PWS)
- Electric vehicles
Speaker sessions (The Big Event Birmingham)
Cars to test drive including adapted cars
Indoor scooter test drive area
Electric Vehicle Information Hub
Motability advisors to answer questions about the Scheme
Advise from Scheme partners; RAC, RSAM and Kwikfit

How can I see what cars will be on display?

Test drives

Can anyone test drive a car at the events?

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 will 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.

Do I need to book test drives in advance?

How can I see what cars will be available to test drive?

Invitations

Do I need to pre-register for the event and do I have to pay?

I have lost my invitation, what should I do?

Can I bring friends along?

Can I bring pets along?

Parking facilities and scooter hire

Will there be free parking?

What are the parking facilities at your events?

Please be assured we always try to book venues with as much flat, accessible parking as possible. On arrival, you will be directed to the closest available car parking space by our car parking stewards. Once you have parked your vehicle, car park assistants will be on hand to help you if needed. There is also an accessible car park shuttle service running from the car park to and from the main entrance.

Can visitors hire a manual wheelchair or scooter at the events?

Covid measures

Are there any covid restrictions at the events?

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