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Event FAQs

What is the ‘ONE BIG DAY’ event programme?

Our One Big Day programme is a series of annual events hosted by the Motability Scheme. The 2022 programme kicks off with our flagship show, The Big Event which is held over two-days and is our biggest event of the year. This is followed by three regional events known as One Big Days which are taking place in Exeter, Harrogate and Edinburgh this year.

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 Big Event - NEC, Birmingham: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 May 2022
Our flagship show, The Big Event offers the chance to see this year’s largest display of vehicles for disabled people. It is held entirely indoors and over two days.

One Big Day events
Our one-day regional events are held at the following fully-accessible venues:

  • One Big Day - Westpoint, Exeter, Saturday 23 July 2022
  • One Big Day - Yorkshire Event Centre, Saturday 13 August 2022
  • One Big Day – Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh, Saturday 17 September 2022
Can visitors hire a manual wheelchair or scooter at the events?

Yes, wheelchair or powered scooters are available to hire free of charge at all the events. These can be booked by visiting the ‘Plan Your Day’ page for each event, where you will be able to see when the bookings open.

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)
  • Speaker Sessions (The Big Event only)
  • Cars to test drive including adapted cars
  • Indoor scooter test drive area
  • Electric Vehicle Info Hub
  • Motability advisors to answer questions about the Scheme
  • Advise from Scheme partners; RAC, RSAM & Kwikfit
  • Children’s play area
When do the events start and finish?

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

Do I need to preregister for the event and do I have to pay?

No, you simply just turn up on the day and all our events are free to attend - everyone is welcome!

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?

No, test drives can only be booked on the day of the event by visiting the test drive booking desk.

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

Due to ongoing industry wide vehicle supply issues, we are unable to provide an exact list of which cars will be on display and available to test drive until closer to each event.  For each event you can see a list of the manufacturers that will be attending and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles that will be on display. There is also a list of the adaptation convertors and PWS manufacturers attending the events.

 

Keep up to date with the latest announcements of what’s vehicles will be on display at each of the events, like us on Facebook  facebook.com/motability or follow our new One Big Day Twitter page dedicated to the events twitter.com/OneBigDay

Will there be free parking?

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

What are the parking facilities like at your events?

Please be assured we always try to book venues with as much flat, accessible parking as possible. Designated free parking is located close to the entrances of all our events. On arrival, you will be directed to the closet available car parking spaces 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 entrances.

Can I bring pets along?

Only assistance dogs are welcome at the events.

Can I bring friends along?

Yes, everyone is welcome.

I have lost my invitation, what should I do?

You do not need the invitation to attend and you will still be able to enter the free prize draw on the day.

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