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Arnold Clark Paisley Fiat / Abarth

Renfrew Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 4AR

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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 Paisley Fiat / 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 signature guide and no magnifying glass.
  • Documents can be provided in the following alternative formats: large print on request, Makaton on request, voice recognition CD on request, audio on request, Braille on request and different languages 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 Paisley Gilmour Street.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • Dealership Car Park View
    • 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.
    • 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 not clearly marked/signposted.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay are 245cm x 475cm and all bays are the same size.
    • There is a hatched zone on one side only.
    • The hatched zone is less than 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 2m 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 with assistance.
    • Blue Badge bays may used for storage of stock vehicles.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging View
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the right as you enter the car park.
    • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 120cm.
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.

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 front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • 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 100cm.
    • The second set of doors is a single automatic door which opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
    • There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width of at least 150cm.
    • There is also a steep slope at the threshold in the doorway.

Reception (Welcome Desk)

  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (6ft) 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 117cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
  • The reception has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors and 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.

Reception (Service)

  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 20m (65ft) from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
  • The reception has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors and 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 and there is a bell for attention.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.

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.
  • No cars are accessed by a slightly raised area.
  • Signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • There is hard flooring in the showroom.

Sales Desks

  • There are more than 10 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
  • Desk Features View
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at some desks and patterned backgrounds at some desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The lowest desk is 74cm high and the highest desk is 76cm high.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
    • Some of the desks have clear space under them.
    • Potential obstructions include; panels.

Customer Lounge

  • There is a customer lounge 10m 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: sofas, coffee tables and high stools.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 45cm.
  • 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 refreshment counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to customers.
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (98ft) 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • 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 230cm x 243cm (7ft 6in x 7ft 11in).
    • 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 116cm (3ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
    • 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 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 6in).
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 99cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 alarm did not sound when tested.
    • 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 180cm 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 74cm (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 cannot 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
  • 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 92cm.
    • This accessible toilet is also used as the standard male toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The accessible toilet is also used as the male toilet.