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Arnold Clark Wallsend Silverlink Citroën / Peugeot / Jeep

Kittiwake Close, Silverlink Park, Wallsend, Newcastle, NE28 9ND

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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 Wallsend Silverlink Citroen/Peugeot/Jeep 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 a signature guide.
  • Documents can be provided in the following alternative formats: Braille on request and 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 Newcastle.
  • The nearest Metro station is Northumberland Park.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • The car park is located at the front and rear of the building.
  • 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 292cm x 478cm and all bays are the same size.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Peugeot entrance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
  • Dealership Car Park View
    • Blue Badge bays may used for storage of stock vehicles.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging View
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the rear of the building.
    • There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 136cm.
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 112cm to 135cm.

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.
  • Some of the cars at the front of the forecourt are accessed via a kerb. These cars are located on a grass surface.

Entrance (Peugeot)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right 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 137cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right 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 left.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Entrance (Citroen)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre 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 138cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width of at least 150cm.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Entrance (Jeep)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 140cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width of at least 150cm.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Reception (Welcome Desk)

  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the Peugeot entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Peugeot 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 112cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.
  • Reception View
    • There is flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Reception (Service)

  • The reception point is located at the rear of the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Peugeot 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 75cm.
  • 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.
  • Reception View
    • There is 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 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 majority of walkways are over 150cm wide.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between most of the 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.
  • 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 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: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and booths.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
  • There are patterned backgrounds at some desks, windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors 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.
  • The height of the desk(s) is 76cm.
  • 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; wooden panels which restricts the space under some desks.

Customer Lounge (Peugeot)

  • There is a customer lounge 5m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
  • There is a small raised threshold in this area.
  • There is hard flooring and low pile carpet 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 surface height of the lowest table is 39cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The tables do 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 98cm.
  • 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.

Customer Lounge (Citroen / Jeep)

  • There is a customer lounge 15m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
  • There is a small raised threshold in this area.
  • There is low pile carpet 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.
  • 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 90cm.
  • 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 (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Jeep area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Peugeot 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 low.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 low.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 277cm (6ft 10in x 9ft 1in).
    • 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 143cm (4ft 8in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet has 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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 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 and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not 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) 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • 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 90cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm (3ft).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the Jeep area.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Peugeot 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 not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 122cm.