Builth Wells Car and Van Rental Terms and Conditions
- In this agreement the following terms shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned them.
Hirer: The person named overleaf.
Excess amount: The sum specified overleaf as the excess amount £500
Mileage allowance: 200 miles per day
Driver: The hirer and/or other person named as such overleaf or any other person specifically approved by the Lessor to drive the vehicle during the duration of the agreement.
Vehicle: The original vehicle described overleaf or any replacement
Personal Accident, Fees, which entitle
- Personal Effects & the Hirer to the
Insurance Fees: benefits of the cover set out in the master Policies issued to the Lessor.
Accessories: The spare wheel, tools and other items with which the
vehicle is supplied and any replacements thereof.
Rental Period: The period from the date and time stated overleaf
until the re-delivery of the vehicle into the physical
custody of the Lessor.
Rental Charges: The hire charges for the rental period calculated Current tariff: The Lessor’s tariff
- current at the commencement of hire.
Refuelling Charge: A surcharge which is added to the cost Insurance Policy: The Lessor’s policy
of the amount of “Top up” fuel needed when the vehicle is of Insurance on the vehicle is available
- returned to the Lessor. Calculated in accordance with for inspection at the rental location.
Lessor’s current tariff.
- The Hirer acknowledges that:
A) the vehicle is fit for his purpose and undertakes to return it and its accessories to the place and on the date due back specified overleaf;
B) he has received the vehicle free from apparent defects or damage (except as indicated overleaf);
C) the Lessor has no liability in respect of any injury, loss or damage arising from the use of the vehicle, nor shall the Lessor be liable for any indirect loss or damage, or in the case of consumers. Damage was not foreseeable by both parties;
D) the Lessor shall not be liable for damages arising from defects or mechanical failures which are not attributable to any breach of the manufacturer’s warranty or any warranty implied by law to take reasonable care or exercise reasonable skill.
3. During the rental period the Hirer shall keep the vehicle and its accessories in his or any approved driver’s
possession and free from legal process or lien and when not in use adequately protected and secured;
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- The Hirer and any driver shall ensure that the vehicle will not be used:
A) for hire or reward;
B) for racing, pacemaking, rallying, speed testing, driving tuition or similar purposes or for propelling or towing any vehicle, trailer or other object;
C) in any manner which might render void the insurance policy, or other contract of insurance;
D) for any illegal purpose or in contravention of any legislation effecting the vehicle, its use or construction;
E) by any person who:
(i) is not licensed to drive
(ii) is under 21years of age or over 75
(iii) is under the influence of drink or drugs
(iv) has given a fictitious name or address
(v) has not been approved by the Lessor as a driver;
(vi) has been convicted of a motoring offence the details of which have not been disclosed in writing to the Lessor at the commencement of the hire.
F) outside England, Wales or Scotland without prior consent of the Lessor;
5. The Hirer ages to pay on demand:
A) rental charges
B) any appropriate Excess Waiver or Personal Effects or Goods in Transit insurance fees and any refuelling and miscellaneous charges;
C) the excess amount in respect of each accident resulting in damage to or loss of the vehicle, its accessories or any property left stored or transported in or upon the vehicle;
D) all fines and court costs incurred in relation to the vehicle by the Hirer or Lessor from the commencement of the rental until vehicle is returned to the Lessor, except where caused through the fault of the Lessor.
E) Any Value added Tax, local or other taxes payable in respect of the above.
6. The Hirer shall compensate the Lessor in full on demand for any loss it suffers as a result of any damage, fire or theft to or of the vehicle including loss of revenue to the Lessor for the period during which the vehicle shall remain unavailable for rental by reason of such matters and any claims made by any persons in respect of the vehicle whilst it is in the Hirers custody. This clause applies whether you have insurance or not.
7. The Hirer and any driver shall:
A) ensure compliance with the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance policy which shall be deemed to be included in this agreement as if the same were fully set out herein;
B) inform the Lessor immediately of any loss or damage to or fault developing in the vehicle;
C) at the request and cost of the Lessor permit to be done in his own name all acts and things as may be reasonably required by the Lessor for the purposes of repairing the vehicle or enforcing any rights or remedies or of obtaining relief from other parties in respect of any loss or damage to or in connection with the vehicle or its accessories;
D) indemnify the Lessor against any loss incurred by reason of any breach of this agreement by the Hirer or any driver;
E) ensure that maximum payload and individual axle plated weights are not exceeded;
F) be responsible for the loading and unloading of the vehicle;
G) obtain or maintain any necessary operator’s licence;
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8. The Hirer and any driver shall not:
A) without prior consent of the Lessor incur any liability for repairs to the vehicle in excess of £25;
B) be the agent or servant of the Lessor for any purpose;
C) make any claim for loss or damage to any property left stored or transported in or upon the vehicle unless due to our negligence;
The Hirer may purchase insurance to cover such loss or damage by initiating the relevant space in
box 19 overleaf;
9. Even if an excess waiver fee is paid, the Hirer shall be responsible for any payment of any excess amount where the loss of or damage to the vehicle or its accessories arises from the negligent or wilful action of the Hirer or any driver.
10. The period of hire as specified overleaf shall not be extended without the Lessors express authorisation in writing and in any event the period of this Agreement shall not exceed 90 days.
11. HGV Driving Licence is required for all vehicles over 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight. HGV Driving Licences MUST be accompanied by a current and valid ordinary driving licence.
12. If the Hirer does not comply with any of these conditions he shall return the vehicle to the Lessor immediately and pay to the Lessor on demand any loss it suffers in respect of the Hirer’s non compliance, failing which the Lessor shall be at liberty to retake possession of the vehicle and all costs and expenses incidental to recovery of the vehicle shall be repaid by the Hirer to the Lessor on demand.
13. Any addition to or alteration of the terms and conditions of this Agreement should be agreed in writing by the parties.
14. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall be deemed to exclude or restrict the Lessor’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence or any other liability of the Lessor which cannot be excluded as a matter of law.
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE PART OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT