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Mercedes-Benz of Temple Fortune

1089 Finchley Road, London, NW11 0PU

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Dealership Information

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Mercedes-Benz of Temple Fortune branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
  • The branch has no magnifying glass and no signature guide.
  • 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 Cricklewood.
  • The nearest underground tube station is Golders Green.
  • The dealership has its own car park.
  • Dealership Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Hendon Park Row, opposite the entrance .
    • The car park type is sheltered.
    • 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 220cm x 460cm and all bays are the same size.
    • There is no hatched zone.
    • The nearest designated bay is 55m from the entrance.
    • Access to the entrance from the car park is across the side street Hendon Park Row.
    • 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.

Dealership Forecourt

  • The surfaces in the forecourt are uneven.
  • There are 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.
  • The dealership forecourt is located at the front of the car park.

Entrance (Sales)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the dealership, off Hendon Park Row.
  • 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 automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.

Reception (Welcome)

  • The reception point is located straight ahead from the entrance .
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (13ft) 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 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.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • There is hard flooring in the reception area.
  • There is some flooring in the reception area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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 rarely moved.
  • No cars are accessed by a slightly raised area.
  • Signage is not 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.

Sales Desks

  • There are more than 10 sales desks, and the nearest one is approximately 3m 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.
  • Desk Features View
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at all desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the desk(s) is 74cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).

Customer Lounge

  • There is a customer lounge 14m 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 no (or very little) 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: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs with armrests, sofas and coffee tables.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The tables do 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 112cm.
  • 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 (Business Lounge)

  • There is a customer lounge 14m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the customer lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is low pile carpet in this area.
  • There is no (or very little) 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 following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the tables.
  • The customer lounge has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users and chairs with armrests.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • The tables do not contrast visually with the floor.
  • There is not an entertainment or activity area for children.
  • Refreshments are provided from the main customer lounge area.

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 far end of the dealership, on the right.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (95ft) from the sales 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 high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 150cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
    • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 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 73cm (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 medium.
    • 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 108cm.
    • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • 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 100cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the far end of the dealership, on the right.
    • 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 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 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Entrance (Parts)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the showroom along Hendon Park Row, to the rear of 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.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There is a single manual door which open towards you.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance .
    • There is a slope with a steep gradient.
    • The slope does not have handrails.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Reception (Parts)

  • The reception point is located straight ahead from the parts entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter is not staffed, but there is a bell for attention.
  • There is low pile carpet in the reception area.