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Arnold Clark Shrewsbury Motorstore

7 Battlefield Rd, Shrewsbury , SY1 4AE

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Dealership Information

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Shrewsbury Motorstore 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 Shrewsbury Rail Station.
  • 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 460cm x 500cm and all bays are the same size.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the entrance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging View
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the rear of the showroom.
    • There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 140cm.
    • 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 room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between most of the 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.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There are double automatic doors which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
    • There is a slope with a slight gradient.

Reception (Welcome Desk)

  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 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 110cm.
  • 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 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 and low pile carpet in the reception area.
  • Reception View
    • There is some flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
  • Reception Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • There are chairs with armrests and sofas available in the reception area.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

Reception (Service and Parts)

  • The reception point is located around to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 72cm.
  • 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 background noise here.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is hard flooring and low pile carpet in the reception area.
  • Reception View
    • There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
  • Reception Seating Area View
    • 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.

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.
  • There is flooring in the showroom which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Sales Desks

  • There are more than 10 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 8m 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.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.

Customer Lounge

  • There is a customer lounge 4m 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 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 sofas.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • 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.
  • 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 at the rear of the showroom, on the right.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 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 good.
    • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 206cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
    • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a flush 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 good.
    • 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 good.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There is a mirror.
    • 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 good.
    • 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 92cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • 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 90cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the branch, on the right.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m 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 88cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.