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BRISTOL STREET MOTORS DERBY CITROEN ADOPTS SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICE

Bristol Street Motors Derby Citroen is improving its inclusivity with an innovative service for hearing-impaired customers.

The dealership, on Stores Road has partnered with online interpreting service SignLive to install video equipment, allowing customers to interact with staff using British Sign Language.

SignLive directly links those who need to use sign language to an interpreter by video on a tablet or computer. They in turn translate and tell the sales or service team what the customer is saying, and vice-versa.

There are approximately 11 million people in the UK with some form of hearing loss, and more than 150,000 British Sign Language (BSL) users. The SignLive service will ensure that people with hearing loss are not excluded from making the most of the car buying and servicing process, ensuring they get the best deal possible and are fully informed of their decisions.

Paul McNeil, general manager at Bristol Street Motors Derby Citroen, said: “Hearing-impaired people should not be excluded from the full car buying and servicing experience.

“People with impaired hearing are able to hold a full driving licence and are actually some of the safest drivers on the road. By introducing a sign language service, not only can Bristol Street Motors deliver the best customer experience possible, but we can also ensure that these customers can converse in the language they use every day.”