Access Guide
Dealership Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Arnold Clark Hamilton Road Click & Collect branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Arnold Clark Hamilton Road Car and Van Rental 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: Braille on request and large print on request.
- 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 Mount Vernon.
- The dealership has its own car park.
- The car park is located to the side of the branch.
- 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 250cm x 460cm 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 main 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 with assistance.
- Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
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Dealership Car Park
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- Blue Badge bays may used for storage of stock vehicles.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width between them of 195cm and are 103cm high.
- The bollards contrast visually with the tarmac.
- There is step-free access on approach.
Entrance (Main)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- There is a ramp with a slight gradient.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Lift
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- There are bollards at this entrance at a width of 195cm.
Approach (Left Side)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width between them of 131cm and are 103cm high.
- The bollards contrast visually with the tarmac.
- There is step-free access on approach.
Entrance (Left Side)
- This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not 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 opens by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Sales Desks (Click and Collect)
- There are 4 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 2m 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.
- The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
- 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.
Sales Desks (Car and Van Rental)
- There are 6 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 2m 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, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
- 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).
- Some of the desks have clear space under them.
Customer Lounge
- There is a customer lounge 5m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
- There is hard flooring in this area.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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 following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and some of the tables.
- The customer lounge has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs without armrests, bench seats and high stools.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 114cm.
- 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.
- The counter does not have a clear knee recess.
- There is a coffee machine, a water dispenser and a television.
- There is an entertainment or activity area for children.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left 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 at the rear right of the building, in the corridor just beyond the Car and Van sales desks.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (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 164cm x 215cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 the right.
- There is not 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) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a backrest.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
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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 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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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 90cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - 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 at the rear right of the building, in the corridor just beyond the Car and Van sales desks.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button 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 the left.
- There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet has a backrest.
- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 115cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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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 92cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The accessible toilets are also used as the female and male standard toilets.
