Access Guide
Dealership Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Salford Fiat / Abarth / MG 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 on request.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Salford.
- 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.
- 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 340cm x 450cm and all bays are the same size.
- There is a hatched zone on one side only.
- The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main showroom 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.
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Electric Vehicle Charging
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- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the front of the main showroom.
- There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 117cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 120cm.
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 room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between most of the cars in the forecourt.
- Signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
Entrance (Main Showroom)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 146cm.
- The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the left side of the entrance.
- A width between 75cm and 150cm and There is a ramp with a slight gradient.
- The ramp has a handrail on the left.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the right side of the entrance.
- There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- Handrails are easy to grip and are at a recommended height.
- Handrails cover the length of the flight of stairs and do not extend beyond the first and last step.
Entrance (Main Showroom Far Right)
- This information is for the entrance located to the far right of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is 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 260cm.
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Entrance
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- This entrance gives closer access to the customer lounge, customer toilets and the parts and service counter.
Entrance (Main Showroom Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of 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 are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
- The ramp has a handrail on the right.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Entrance (FIAT Showroom)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the FIAT showroom.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
- There is a slope with a slight gradient.
Showroom (FIAT 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 small raised threshold.
- Signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- There is hard flooring in the showroom.
Reception (Welcome Desk Main Showroom)
- The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 110cm.
- There is a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
- The lowered section at the counter is 76cm high, with no clear knee recess beneath.
- For writing and signing documents, there is sufficient space at the counter and lowered counter.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter is staffed.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
- There is hard flooring in the reception area.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is not a seating area close to the reception point.
Reception (Service and Parts)
- The reception point is located at the far right of the main showroom.
- The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance at the far right of the main showroom.
- 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 76cm.
- 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.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter is staffed.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
- There is hard flooring in the reception area.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- There are chairs with armrests available in the reception area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Sales Desks (Main Showroom)
- There are more than 10 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 4m 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 lowest desk is 73cm high and the highest desk is 77cm high.
- The height of the desk(s) is 73cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on some of the desks.
- All of the desks have clear space under them.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Showroom (Main 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.
Customer Lounge (Main Showroom)
- There is a customer lounge 3m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
- 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: bench seats and sofas.
- The surface height of the highest table is 43cm.
- 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 100cm.
- The counter does not have a clear knee recess.
- There is a coffee machine, a water dispenser and a television.
- There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male 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 to the left of the main showroom.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the far right 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 230cm (5ft 11in 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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Additional Fixtures and Fittings
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- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- 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) 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 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 74cm.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female 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 far right of the main showroom.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Far right 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (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 medium.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 270cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 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 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
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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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, general waste (with no lid) and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is not a mirror.
- 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 140cm.
- The shelf is not 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 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 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 104cm.
- 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 low.
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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 80cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilets are also used as standard toilets.
