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Motability leader Ford earns commendation

25th September 2012 Print
Ford B-MAX

Ford has been commended by Motability Operations for its performance and consistent excellence in the charity’s annual Supplier Awards.
 
Motability Operations manages the Motability Scheme for more than 600,000 disabled people and their families. Anyone receiving the higher rate mobility component of the government’s disability living allowance, or the war pensioners’ mobility supplement, can exchange this monthly payment to lease a new car through the Motability Scheme.
 
Ford is one of the largest suppliers of vehicles to Motability, delivering in excess of 48,000 vehicles to customers in 2011.  This means Ford accounts for one in five of the vehicles delivered via the Motability scheme.
 
Ford’s 500-plus Premier Partner dealers boast the largest network of trained Motability specialists – more than 1,000 across the UK.  Their excellent levels of customer satisfaction are key to Ford achieving this Motability accolade.
 
Mike Betts, chief executive of Motability Operations, said: “An increase in applications and some of the strongest Motability Scheme performance has seen Ford attain a commended status in the Motability Supplier Awards. Ford has continued to support Motability with a superb range of affordable models and a dealer network that consistently delivers excellent customer service. We look forward to another great year working in partnership with Ford.”
 
“Last year was fantastic, with Ford handling more applications from Motability customers than any other manufacturer,” said Ford’s Motability manager Petra Hynds. “We are very pleased to receive this commendation and we are looking forward to another excellent performance in 2012.”
 
The new Ford Focus was the star performer in 2011.  From launch, more than 13,000 examples were delivered to Motability customers making it the most popular choice in the UK. The all-new Ford B-MAX is now on sale and available on the Motability scheme, providing a fresh and practical option for Motability customers.
 
“We believe the Ford B-MAX will be very popular with Motability customers because of its ingenious Ford Easy Access Door System.” said Petra Hynds.  “This creates a large 1.5m, unobstructed opening on both sides of the car. The B-MAX adds another great model to Ford’s Motability line-up, which delivers products at very competitive prices.  By continuing to work closely with Motability, we will help people keep mobile.”

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Ford B-MAX