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Arnold Clark Edinburgh Seafield Fiat / Kia / Abarth

50 Seafield Road, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7LQ

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Dealership Information

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Edinburgh Seafield Fiat / Kia / Abarth 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 not a hearing assistance system.

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Aberdeen.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • The car park is located off Craigentinny Avenue North.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all customers.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay are 245cm x 485cm 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 15m from the entrance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

Dealership Forecourt

  • The surfaces in the forecourt are uneven.
  • 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 (Kia)

  • This information is for the entrance located east side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There is a single automatic door which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • Entrance View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The second set of doors are common for Kia and Fiat.

Reception (Welcome)

  • The reception point is located in front of the entrance doors.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance doors.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.
  • Reception View
    • This reception desk is common for all marques at the dealership.

Showroom (Kia)

  • 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 some flooring in the showroom which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Sales Desks (Kia)

  • There are 6 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 5m 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: armchairs.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at all desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lowest desk is 73cm high and the highest desk is 76cm high.
  • The height of the desk(s) is 76cm.
  • 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; modesty panels have been fitted, or are an integral part of the design of the desks.

Customer Lounge (Kia)

  • There is a customer lounge 25m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
  • There is hard flooring 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: armchairs and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • 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 97cm.
  • There is a coffee machine and a television.
  • There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor, behind the offices.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared 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 by sliding (Bi-Fold).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 160cm (7ft 9in x 5ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does not 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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 low.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • 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 93cm (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.
  • Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
    • 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 not 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 not a mirror.
    • 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 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 low.
    • 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 95cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • 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 89cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located in the corridor the runs behind the offices.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the entrance doors.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located in the corridor the runs behind the offices.
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the entrance doors.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Reception (Service and Parts)

  • The reception point is located to your right as you entry and you will see the sign.
  • The reception point is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) 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 73cm.
  • 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.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.
  • Reception View
    • Customer seeking Parts are requested to attend this Service Reception and to explain their needs. The staff at Service Reception will take their details, then direct the customer(s) to the customer lounge before contacting the appropriate department.
  • Reception Seating Area View
    • There is not a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Although there is not a waiting area with seats for this section, when customers are being served there are seats facing each service point.

Entrance (Fiat)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the east side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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 opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • Entrance View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The second set of doors are common for Fiat and Kia.

Showroom (Fiat)

  • 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 (Fiat)

  • There are 6 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: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users and chairs with armrests.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at all desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The height of the desk(s) is 73cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • All of the desks have clear space under them.

Customer Lounge (Fiat)

  • There is a customer lounge 30m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
  • There is hard flooring in this area.
  • There is background noise here.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the lounge.
  • The customer lounge has: sofas and coffee tables.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 40cm.
  • 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 99cm.
  • There is a coffee machine and a television.
  • There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.