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Arnold Clark Mercedes-Benz of Inverness

30 Longman Road , Inverness, IV1 1RY

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Dealership Information

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Mercedes-Benz of Inverness 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 Inverness.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • The car park is located off Longman Road.
  • 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 490cm and all bays are the same size.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs without tactile paving and a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
  • Dealership Car Park View
    • Blue Badge bays are not used for storage of stock vehicles.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging View
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the north wall of the building.
    • There is/are 3 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 125cm to 153cm.
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 123cm to 138cm.

Dealership Forecourt

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

  • This information is for the entrance located on the west wall 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 164cm.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width of at least 150cm.
    • The slope does not have handrails.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Entrance (Side)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the north 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 manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Entrance View
    • This entrance has a door which is very difficult to open.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
    • The slope has a handrail on the left.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Reception (Welcome)

  • The reception point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (16ft) 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 73cm.
  • 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.
  • There is some flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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 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.
  • The Mercedes - Benz sales desks are located in the Click and Collect building next door to the Mercedes - Benz showroom.

Customer Lounge

  • There is a customer lounge 9m 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 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 not 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 110cm.
  • There is a coffee machine, a water dispenser and a television.
  • There is 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 in the corridor to the left of the service reception desks.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (114ft) from the main 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 93cm (3ft 0in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 305cm (4ft 10in x 10ft 0in).
    • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not 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 medium.
    • 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 medium.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
    • 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 92cm (3ft 0in).
    • 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 109cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 6in).
    • 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 medium.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • 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 96cm.
    • 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 106cm (3ft 5in).
    • 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 75cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located in the corridor next to the service reception.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the main 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 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located within the accessible toilet.

Reception (Service)

  • The reception point is located to your right as you enter by the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 17m (55ft) 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 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned backgrounds 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.
  • There is some flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 (Parts Department)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped 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 manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
    • There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The lip (step) to the door is 8cm across the width of the door.

Reception (Parts Department)

  • The reception point is located to your right as you enter the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 95cm.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter is not staffed, but there is a bell for attention.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.
  • Reception Seating Area View
    • 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.