Access Guide
Dealership Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Arnold Clark Armadale Citroën branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- The dealership has access to a live BSL interpreter via video call.
- The branch has no magnifying glass and no signature guide.
- Documents can be provided in the following alternative formats: large print.
- There is a hearing assistance system which is not signed.
- There is a hearing assistance system available for the reception counter.
- The hearing assistance system is provided by a portable unit.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Armadale.
- The dealership has its own car park.
- The car park is located on the north side of the building near the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all customers.
- Information is not provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay are 240cm x 490cm and all bays are the same size.
- There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
- The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m from the the main entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
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Electric Vehicle Charging
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- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the north side of the building besides the workshop.
- There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 150cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 125cm.
Dealership Forecourt
- The surfaces in the forecourt are even.
- There are not marked walkways in the forecourt to make routes safer for customers.
- There is step-free access in the forecourt.
- There is room for wheelchairs users to manoeuvre around the cars in the forecourt.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between cars in the forecourt.
- Signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
Entrance
- This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
- There is a single automatic door which open by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The second set of doors is a single manual door which opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
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Entrance
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- There is another set of manual doors on the south side of the building with an opening of 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- There is a slope with a slight gradient.
- The slope does not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
- The reception point is located in front of the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There is step-free access to this reception.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
- The lowered section at the counter is 76cm high, with a clear knee recess beneath.
- For writing and signing documents, there is sufficient space at the counter and lowered counter.
- The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is hard flooring in the reception area.
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Reception
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- There is some flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The hearing assistance unit is a portable unit which was located opposite the Accessible Toilets at the time of the survey. The unit was unplugged, and upon connecting the unit it was found to be working.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the reception point.
Showroom
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The majority of walkways are over 150cm wide.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between most of the cars in the showroom.
- Display cars within the showroom are rarely moved.
- No cars are accessed by a slightly raised area.
- Signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is hard flooring in the showroom.
- There is some flooring in the showroom which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Sales Desks
- There are more than 10 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 10m from the entrance.
- The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the desk(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
- The sales area has: chairs with armrests.
- The height of the desk(s) is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- None of the desks have clear space under them.
- Potential obstructions include; There is a wooden panel, which restricts the space under the desk.
- The counter has a hearing assistance system which is not signed.
- There is a portable hearing assistance unit availble.
Customer Lounge
- There is a customer lounge 18m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
- There is low pile carpet in this area.
- There is background noise here.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the lounge.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the lounge.
- The customer lounge has: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 43cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
- There is a self-service coffee bar.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to customers.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- The counter does not have a clear knee recess.
- There is a coffee machine, a water dispenser and a television.
- There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.
- The counter is located in front of the Accessible Toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet alcove next to the Service and Parts counter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 225cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet alcove next to the Service and Parts counter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Reception (Service and Parts)
- The reception point is located on the east side of the building next to the Car and Van Rental.
- The reception point is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There is step-free access to this reception.
- The height of the reception counter is 74cm.
- There is a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
- The lowered section at the counter is 76cm high, with a clear knee recess beneath.
- The reception has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- For writing and signing documents, there is sufficient space at the counter.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is hard flooring in the reception area.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- There are armchairs available in the reception area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Reception (Car and Van Rental)
- The reception point is located on the east side of the building next to the Service and Parts reception.
- The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There is step-free access to this reception.
- The height of the reception counter is 74cm.
- There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
- For writing and signing documents, there is sufficient space at the counter.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is hard flooring in the reception area.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- There are armchairs available in the reception area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Rental Collection and Return
- The vehicle collection point can be found on the north side of the building next to the charging points.
- The route from the reception to the collection point is accessible to a wheelchair user without assistance.
- The vehicle return point can be found on the north side of the building next to the charging points.
- The route from the vehicle return point to the reception is accessible to a wheelchair user without assistance.
- View further information on collections and returns.
