Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for Airtex UK

Last Updated:1st June 2025

At Airtex UK, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience, allowing all users, regardless of ability, to perceive, understand, navigate, interact with, and contribute to our website [https://www.airtex.com] effectively.

We are actively working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website by adhering to relevant standards and guidelines.

Our Commitment & Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and more user-friendly for everyone.

Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means that **some parts of the website do not fully meet all WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements**. We are continuously working to identify and fix these areas to improve our overall compliance.

Known Limitations & Areas for Improvement
Despite our best efforts, users may encounter some limitations. We are aware of the following areas and are actively working to address them:

1.  Third-Party Content: Some content on our site (e.g., embedded videos, maps, specific supplier catalogues) is provided by third parties. We do not have full control over the accessibility of this content but strive to work with partners who prioritize accessibility or provide alternative access methods.
2.  PDF Documents: Some older PDF brochures or technical documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or provide alternative formats upon request.
3.  Complex Controls: Some interactive elements or forms might have complex interactions that could be challenging for users relying solely on keyboard navigation or screen readers. We are reviewing and simplifying these.
4.  Dynamic Content: Occasionally, dynamically updated content (e.g., live stock indicators, quick search results) might not immediately announce changes to screen reader users. We are implementing best practices for ARIA live regions.
5.  Legacy Pages: Older pages may not meet the latest accessibility standards. These are being reviewed and updated as part of our ongoing maintenance schedule.

We view accessibility as an ongoing process and regularly review our site using automated tools and manual testing to identify and fix new issues as they arise.

Alternative Access & Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Airtex UK website. If you encounter any barriers preventing you or someone else from accessing our content or services:

*Please contact us:
    *   Phone: 0800 XXX XXXX]
    *   Email: accessibility@airtex.co.uk

Please describe the issue you encountered and the specific page (URL) where it occurred. We will make every effort to respond to your feedback within 5 business days and work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative accessible method.

Requesting Alternative Formats: If you require information on our website in an alternative accessible format (such as large print, audio, or plain text), please contact us using the details above. We will do our best to provide this within a reasonable timeframe.

Technical Specifications & Assistive Technologies

This website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

*   HTML
*   WAI-ARIA
*   CSS
*   JavaScript

These technologies are used in conjunction to provide a conformant experience where possible.

Assessment Approach & Ongoing Efforts

Airtex UK assessed the accessibility of this website through the following methods:

*   Self-evaluation: Ongoing internal testing by our team.
*   External evaluation: External consultants are utilized automated accessibility scanning tools and engaged external consultants for periodic manual audits.

We have an ongoing program of work dedicated to improving accessibility, which includes:
*   Regular accessibility training for our web development and content teams.
*   Incorporating accessibility checks into our design, development, and content publishing workflows.
*   Periodic formal accessibility audits.
*   Promptly addressing user-reported accessibility issues.

Approval & Review

This statement was formally approved by:
*   A Singh
*   Airtex UK Management

This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly, at least annually, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website or our accessibility policies.

Date of Next Scheduled Review:1st June 2026

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