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Arnold Clark Irvine

Ayr Road, Irvine, North Ayrshire, KA12 8BZ

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Dealership Information

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Arnold Clark Irvine 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: voice recognition CD on request, Braille on request, different languages on request, audio on request, large print on request and Makaton 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 Irvine.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the branch.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all customers.
  • 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.
  • Shared Car Park View
    • There are designated Blue Badge bays and electric vehicle charging points at the neighbouring BMW branch which can be used by all customers. Please refer to the separate guide for details.

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 at the 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 open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • 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 automatic door which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
    • There is a slope with a steep gradient.
    • The slope does not have handrails.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Showroom

  • There is step-free access throughout the branch.
  • The walkways are over 150cm wide.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between cars in the showroom.
  • Display cars within the showroom are often moved.
  • There is hard flooring in the showroom.
  • There is flooring in the showroom which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • This showroom was mainly used for displaying and photographing cars at the time of survey in October 2023.

Sales Desks

  • There are 3 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 15m 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 some desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The height of the desk(s) is 69cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.

Meeting Rooms

  • There is 1 meeting room.
  • Sales Manager is located ahead as you enter.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is a single manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to make sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is low pile carpet in the room.

Customer Lounge

  • 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 some 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.
  • The customer lounge has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 73cm.
  • 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 refreshment counter.
  • 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 and a television.
  • There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the showroom.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 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 inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • 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 255cm x 230cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 7in).
    • 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 188cm (6ft 2in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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 available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not 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) cannot 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 low.
    • 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 82cm.
    • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
  • 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 82cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located to the right of the showroom.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the entrance.
    • 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 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet is also used as the female toilet.