♿ Accessibility Statement

At Automotive DIY, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is usable by all our customers, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, or keyboard-only navigation.

We recognize that accessibility is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing process. We regularly review and update our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure continuous improvement in the accessibility of our digital services.

The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It is one of the policies referred to by the ADA Title III and the Rehabilitation Act.

The conformance status of this website is as follows:

• Fully conformant: Content meets all WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.
• Partially conformant: Some content does not fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AAA success criteria but is being addressed.
• Non-conformant: Any content found to be non-conformant is documented below with remediation plans.

We have implemented the following accessibility features across our platform to ensure an inclusive experience for all users:

Automotive DIY employs a multi-layered approach to ensure and maintain accessibility compliance:

Automated Testing

• Regular automated scans using tools such as axe-core, WAVE, and Lighthouse
• CI/CD pipeline integration for accessibility testing on every code deployment
• Monthly comprehensive accessibility audits across all pages and features

Manual Testing

• Keyboard-only navigation testing across all interactive elements
• Screen reader testing with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Color contrast verification using contrast analyzer tools
• Touch target size verification for mobile accessibility

User Testing

• Quarterly usability testing sessions with users who have various disabilities
• Feedback collection through our accessibility reporting form
• Partnership with disability advocacy organizations for external reviews

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of our website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and planned remediation actions:

Current Limitations

1. Legacy content: Some older tutorial videos (pre-2020) may lack closed captions. We are actively adding captions to this content. Target completion: Q2 2025.
2. Third-party integrations: Some third-party widgets and embedded content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are working with vendors to improve compatibility. Ongoing.
3. PDF documents: Some downloadable guides may not be fully screen-reader optimized. We are converting these to accessible HTML formats. Target completion: Q3 2025.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, we want to hear from you. Please use the form below to report the issue, and our accessibility team will respond within 2 business days.

If you have questions about our accessibility practices or need assistance accessing our content, please reach out through any of the following channels:

This accessibility statement was created following guidelines from the W3C WAI Accessibility Statement Generator and complies with applicable legal requirements including the ADA, Section 508, and the EU Web Accessibility Directive.