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Dealership Information (Central Car Auctions)

• For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Central Car Auctions - Glasgow branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
• The dealership has access to a live BSL interpreter via video call.
• Documents can be provided in the following alternative formats: large print on request.
• The Central Car Auctions site is restricted to car dealers only, and is not open to the general public.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
• The nearest train station is Easterhouse.
• The dealership has its own car park.
• The car park is located opposite the venue, off Springhill Parkway - standard parking only.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking is free for all customers.
• 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.

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• Shared Car Park View
  • Blue Badge parking is available directly in front of the venue. Please see the separate section for details.

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Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located off Easterhouse Road, on the right as you approach the main gate house.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Standard parking for visitors and for sold car storage is opposite the venue.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The barrier is operated by the gatehouse at the entrance of the site.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Dealership Forecourt (Outdoor Car Display)

• 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 not clearly presented/easy to read.
• Cars are moved frequently. There is additional storage at the rear of the site.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 133cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 118cm.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Entrance (Main)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
• There are double manual doors which open both ways.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm.
• The second set of doors are double manual doors which open both ways.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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• Entrance View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • There is an events area located to the right as you enter (auction halls).
  • There are kiosks located to the left as you enter (key office).
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • There is amplified auction calling happening continuously from the auction halls.

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Showroom (Indoor Car Display)

• There is step-free access throughout the branch.
• The majority of walkways are over 150cm wide.
• There is not 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.
• There is some flooring in the showroom which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The indoor showroom is for prestige and higher quality vehicles.

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Counter (Key Office)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the left as you enter at the front of the main car showroom area.
  • The counter is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 97cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Seating Area View
  • There is not a seating area close to the counter.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The space between the counter and the safety barrier is 91cm.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Auction Hall)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Hall 1.
  • Hall 1 is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Staff can not provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This room is used for car auctions and has a raised rostrum for staff. Seating is flip up without armrests. There is a display screen to show vehicles.
  • There is a similar room adjacent, Hall 2.

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Step(s) (Hall 1 - Rostrum)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the side of the rostrum within the hall.
• The step(s) is/are used to access a raised platform beside the rostrum.
• There is/are 3 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 22cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There are similar steps to the rostrum in Hall 2.

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Lift (Hall 1 - Rostrum Rear)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the rostrum.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There are manual doors at the upper level to access the rostrum.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 139cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Step(s) (Hall 1 - Rostrum Rear)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the hall behind the rostrum.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the auction rostrum staff entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 28cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
• There is no platform lift in Hall 2.

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Entrance (Payment Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Payment Office'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.

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Counter (Payment Office)

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located to the right as you enter in the Payment Office.
  • The counter is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Seating Area View
  • There is not a seating area close to the counter.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Central)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
  • There is a freezer unit internally that reduces the opening to 65cm as you enter. Alternative entry may be made with assistance via the Exit Door which is similar to the Entrance door.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 69cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room(s) (Prayer Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Prayer Room.
  • The Prayer Room is located to the rear left of the building.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • There is not step-free access into the room(s).
  • There is/are 1, 4cm step(s) for access to the room(s) .
  • The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and do/does not have handrails.
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are under 75cm for the room(s).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ambulant)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter at the front of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy 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 low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 184cm (4ft 12in x 6ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • 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 the right.
  • 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 low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main 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 100cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.