Here comes the fun part. Motability will increase the number of UK-built vehicles on their list. Think Mini, Nissan, Vauxhall, and even some Jags.
That’s right—British steel and British know-how. You’ll be rolling in a car that was probably bolted together by someone from Sunderland or Oxford.
It’s a patriotic pivot. And it means your next Motability car might literally be built in the town next door.
The quirky fact you’ll love
Here’s a gem: the iconic Mini Electric is built in Oxford. But the engine? Made in Austria. So it’s half British, half Alpine nodder.
Also, the Nissan Qashqai—yes, that boring crossover everyone loves—is built in Sunderland. Fun trivia: the factory there produces a car every 60 seconds. That’s faster than most people make tea.
And the Vauxhall Astra? Made in Ellesmere Port. The name sounds like a seaside town, but they’re churning out hatchbacks like biscuits.
Motability Drops Premium Cars for UK-Built Vehicles
