Terms & Conditions

LESSOR hereby rents to HIRER and HIRER takes on rental the motor

VEHICLE overleaf (herein called VEHICLE) subject to all terms & conditions of this agreement

Any dispute concerning the interpretation of the terms, exceptions or conditions of

the Rental Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction of the

territory in which the Rental Agreement was issued.

8. The vehicle must not:

(a) be taken outside England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or any British Isle on

which the hiring commenced, without our prior written permission.

(b) be used other than on a public highway or a suitably paved area which is designed to

carrymotor vehicles.

(c) be used to propel or tow any other vehicle or trailer, unless it is equipped for the

purpose and we have given our permission.

(d) be used to carry passengers for hire or reward or for any driving tuition, unless you

obtain our prior written permission and you must provide your own insurance under

clause 3.

(e) be used for any unlawful purpose, or for racing, pacemaking, competitions or speed

testing, nor must it be used in any unlawful manner.

(f) be used in such a manner that it is overloaded (whether in total or in respect of any

axle or any other part) or is carrying more passengers or goods than it was designed

to carry or may lawfully carry.

(g) be used in such a way as to make the insurance on the Vehicle invalid.

(h) be used in breach of the Road Traffic legislation or the Construction and Use

Regulations.

(i) be used by any person who is not licensed and insured for it,

(j) be used by any person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

(k) be used in the event of anymechanical, electrical or structural failure or damage, if

further damage would be caused as a result.

(l) be altered or added to in any way whatsoever.

9. You are not allowed to carry out any repairs (or let anyone else do so) if the cost of those

repairs is more than £25, unless you get our written permission first. If we do authorise any

repairs then we will refund the cost to you if you produce a VAT receipt and whatever parts

you have replaced.

10.If you break any of the terms of the Rental Agreement we are entitled to treat the Rental

Agreement as terminated and to repossess the vehicle. You hereby authorise us to enter on

your property to do so if necessary.

11.You are liable for certain charges as if you were the owner of the Vehicle. Those

charges are:

(a) Any fixed penalty offence committed in respect of that Vehicle under Part III of theRoad

Traffic Offenders Act 1988 or the Road Traffic Act 1991, as amended, replaced or

extended by any subsequent legislation or orders and any such offence committed

under the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland or any British

Isle upon which the Vehicle is being used.

(b) Any excess charge which may be incurred in respect of that Vehicle in pursuance of an

Order under section 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or the Road

Traffic Act 1991 as amended, replaced or extended by any subsequent legislation or

orders and under the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland or

other British Isle.

(c) Any financial penalty or charge which may be demanded by a third party as a

result of the Vehicle having been parked or left upon land which is not a public road.

(d) Any congestion charges and related penalty charge.

12.You must:

(a) pay the hiring charges published in our current tariff unless different charges have

been agreed between us in writing.

(b) pay for all fuel and any refuelling charge.

(c) pay for any accessories, tyres, tools or equipment which are lost, stolen or damaged.

(d) pay our costs of recovering the vehicle in the event that you fail to return it to us as

required by (j) below.

(e) pay any penalties, fines and court costs incurred in the use of the Vehicle before it

is returned to us.

(f) safeguard our interests in the event of any accident involving the vehicle, by obtaining

the names and addresses of all relevant drivers and witnesses, details including

registration numbers of any other vehicles involved, securing the Vehicle and, where

appropriate, notifying the police.

(g) ensure that the correct tyre pressures, engine oil level, battery fluid level, screen

wash level, coolant level and automatic transmission oil level (where fitted) are

maintained throughout the period of hire.

(h) ensure that the vehicle is always locked when unattended, and take all reasonable

steps to prevent loss of or damage to the Vehicle, or its tyres, tools, accessories,

equipment or contents.

(i) inform us immediately if the Vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen, or develops any fault or

requires any servicing, and allow us to carry out essential repairs or servicing.

(j) return the vehicle (together with all its accessories, tyres, tools and equipment) to our

representative at the place where it was hired (unless a different place is specified in the

Rental Agreement) during our business hours, at or before the date 'Due In' shown on

the Rental Agreement or earlier if we require it. The Vehicle must, when you return it, be

in the same condition as when you hired it (fair wear and tear excepted), and must be

clean and tidy (normal traffic grime excepted).

1. (a) In these terms and conditions: 'We' are the lessor and 'You' are either the company or person

referred to as the hirer in the Rental Agreement.

'Vehicle' means the vehicle detailed in the Rental Agreement.

'Rental Agreement' means the Rental Agreement signed by you which incorporates

these Terms and Conditions and is subject to the terms of the insurance policy.

(b) You shall be bound by the following terms and conditions which will Incorporate the

details in the Rental Agreement.

(c) All current tariffs, rates and insurance policies referred to in the Rental Agreement and

herein may be inspected at our offices.

2. If you have indicated in the Rental Agreement that you want us to provide insurance cover

for the Vehicle and/or Additional Insurance then the following terms will apply:

(a) The Rental Agreement is subject to, and includes, all the terms of our insurance

policies.

(b) The Vehicle may only be driven by the following people:

-you personally

-the person who signed the Rental Agreement on your behalf if you are a company

-any additional driver authorised by us if that person has completed an insurance

proposal form and we have accepted it.

(c) Our insurance will not give you complete cover. The amount for which you are not

covered is called the Excess. You may be able to reduce that by paying an additional

charge, the Rental Agreement shows whether you have accepted or refused the option

(if available) to pay the additional charge, and the Excess for which you are not

covered.

(d) You may also have the ability to take out additional insurance, this will be indicated in

the Rental Agreement showing the further charges incurred.

(e) If you or anyone on your behalf deliberately causes damage to or loss of the Vehicle,

then you will have to pay the cost of repair or replacement of the Vehicle, even though

it was insured at the time.

3. If you have indicated in the Rental Agreement that you want to provide your own

insurance for the Vehicle then the following terms will apply:-

(a) It is your responsibility to insure the vehicle from the moment you take it until the time

that it is returned to us. You must insure it to its full value, against loss or damage

(including windscreen damage) by accident, fire or theft, under a comprehensive

insurance policy with a reputable insurance company. You must supply us with full

details whenever we ask for them, and you must tell the insurance company to note our

interest in the policy.

(b) You hereby authorise your insurer to communicate directly with us and give us any

information we require. You also authorise us to take over any claim which you may

have which relates to the Vehicle, and to negotiate and settle that directly with your

insurer.

(c) You must not use or permit the Vehicle to be used in breach of the insurance policy. If

anymoney is paid out under the policy which relates to the Vehicle then you must

ensure that the money is paid direct to us.

(d) If you do not insure the Vehicle comprehensively, and we suffer loss as a result, you

must compensate us for that loss.

(e) If for any reason the amount which we receive from the insurance company is less

than the loss that we suffer you must pay us the difference.

4. Any person signing this agreement on behalf of a companymust be authorised to do so,

and if not so authorised will be personally liable to pay all sums due under this agreement

to the extent that the company fails to pay them.

5. The maximum period for which you are allowed to keep the vehicle under the Rental

Agreement is from the 'Date Out' until the date 'Due in' referred to in the Rental Agreement.

However:

(a) We are entitled to terminate this agreement if you break any of its terms, and you

must then return the Vehicle immediately.

(b) We are entitled to call for the return of the Vehicle earlier than the date 'Due In' shown

on the Rental Agreement, even if you have not broken any of the terms of the Rental

Agreement, but we must then provide you with a comparable vehicle.

(c) In any event, the maximum period for which you can hire the vehicle is 90 days.

6. If you keep the vehicle beyond the date and time 'Due In' (or after we have required its

return, as above) then, in addition to any claim for compensation which we may bring, you

will also have to pay charges in accordance with our current tariff which may from time to

time be in force.

7. We are not liable to you for any loss of or damage to any property which is carried in the

Vehicle, and we do not accept responsibility for any property which you leave in the

vehicle when you return it, unless we have been negligent. If any third party brings a claim

against us for property which is carried or left in the Vehicle, you must indemnify us for that

claim
Any dispute concerning the interpretation of the terms, exceptions or conditions ofthe Rental Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction of theterritory in which the Rental Agreement was issued.8. The vehicle must not:(a) be taken outside England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or any British Isle onwhich the hiring commenced, without our prior written permission.(b) be used other than on a public highway or a suitably paved area which is designed tocarrymotor vehicles.(c) be used to propel or tow any other vehicle or trailer, unless it is equipped for thepurpose and we have given our permission.(d) be used to carry passengers for hire or reward or for any driving tuition, unless youobtain our prior written permission and you must provide your own insurance underclause 3.(e) be used for any unlawful purpose, or for racing, pacemaking, competitions or speedtesting, nor must it be used in any unlawful manner.(f) be used in such a manner that it is overloaded (whether in total or in respect of anyaxle or any other part) or is carrying more passengers or goods than it was designedto carry or may lawfully carry.(g) be used in such a way as to make the insurance on the Vehicle invalid.(h) be used in breach of the Road Traffic legislation or the Construction and UseRegulations.(i) be used by any person who is not licensed and insured for it,(j) be used by any person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.(k) be used in the event of anymechanical, electrical or structural failure or damage, iffurther damage would be caused as a result.(l) be altered or added to in any way whatsoever.9. You are not allowed to carry out any repairs (or let anyone else do so) if the cost of thoserepairs is more than £25, unless you get our written permission first. If we do authorise anyrepairs then we will refund the cost to you if you produce a VAT receipt and whatever partsyou have replaced.10.If you break any of the terms of the Rental Agreement we are entitled to treat the RentalAgreement as terminated and to repossess the vehicle. You hereby authorise us to enter onyour property to do so if necessary.11.You are liable for certain charges as if you were the owner of the Vehicle. Thosecharges are:(a) Any fixed penalty offence committed in respect of that Vehicle under Part III of theRoadTraffic Offenders Act 1988 or the Road Traffic Act 1991, as amended, replaced orextended by any subsequent legislation or orders and any such offence committedunder the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland or any BritishIsle upon which the Vehicle is being used.(b) Any excess charge which may be incurred in respect of that Vehicle in pursuance of anOrder under section 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or the RoadTraffic Act 1991 as amended, replaced or extended by any subsequent legislation ororders and under the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland orother British Isle.(c) Any financial penalty or charge which may be demanded by a third party as aresult of the Vehicle having been parked or left upon land which is not a public road.(d) Any congestion charges and related penalty charge.12.You must:(a) pay the hiring charges published in our current tariff unless different charges havebeen agreed between us in writing.(b) pay for all fuel and any refuelling charge.(c) pay for any accessories, tyres, tools or equipment which are lost, stolen or damaged.(d) pay our costs of recovering the vehicle in the event that you fail to return it to us asrequired by (j) below.(e) pay any penalties, fines and court costs incurred in the use of the Vehicle before itis returned to us.(f) safeguard our interests in the event of any accident involving the vehicle, by obtainingthe names and addresses of all relevant drivers and witnesses, details includingregistration numbers of any other vehicles involved, securing the Vehicle and, whereappropriate, notifying the police.(g) ensure that the correct tyre pressures, engine oil level, battery fluid level, screenwash level, coolant level and automatic transmission oil level (where fitted) aremaintained throughout the period of hire.(h) ensure that the vehicle is always locked when unattended, and take all reasonablesteps to prevent loss of or damage to the Vehicle, or its tyres, tools, accessories,equipment or contents.(i) inform us immediately if the Vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen, or develops any fault orrequires any servicing, and allow us to carry out essential repairs or servicing.(j) return the vehicle (together with all its accessories, tyres, tools and equipment) to ourrepresentative at the place where it was hired (unless a different place is specified in theRental Agreement) during our business hours, at or before the date 'Due In' shown onthe Rental Agreement or earlier if we require it. The Vehicle must, when you return it, bein the same condition as when you hired it (fair wear and tear excepted), and must beclean and tidy (normal traffic grime excepted).1. (a) In these terms and conditions: 'We' are the lessor and 'You' are either the company or personreferred to as the hirer in the Rental Agreement.'Vehicle' means the vehicle detailed in the Rental Agreement.'Rental Agreement' means the Rental Agreement signed by you which incorporatesthese Terms and Conditions and is subject to the terms of the insurance policy.(b) You shall be bound by the following terms and conditions which will Incorporate thedetails in the Rental Agreement.(c) All current tariffs, rates and insurance policies referred to in the Rental Agreement andherein may be inspected at our offices.2. If you have indicated in the Rental Agreement that you want us to provide insurance coverfor the Vehicle and/or Additional Insurance then the following terms will apply:(a) The Rental Agreement is subject to, and includes, all the terms of our insurancepolicies.(b) The Vehicle may only be driven by the following people:-you personally-the person who signed the Rental Agreement on your behalf if you are a company-any additional driver authorised by us if that person has completed an insuranceproposal form and we have accepted it.(c) Our insurance will not give you complete cover. The amount for which you are notcovered is called the Excess. You may be able to reduce that by paying an additionalcharge, the Rental Agreement shows whether you have accepted or refused the option(if available) to pay the additional charge, and the Excess for which you are notcovered.(d) You may also have the ability to take out additional insurance, this will be indicated inthe Rental Agreement showing the further charges incurred.(e) If you or anyone on your behalf deliberately causes damage to or loss of the Vehicle,then you will have to pay the cost of repair or replacement of the Vehicle, even thoughit was insured at the time.3. If you have indicated in the Rental Agreement that you want to provide your owninsurance for the Vehicle then the following terms will apply:-(a) It is your responsibility to insure the vehicle from the moment you take it until the timethat it is returned to us. You must insure it to its full value, against loss or damage(including windscreen damage) by accident, fire or theft, under a comprehensiveinsurance policy with a reputable insurance company. You must supply us with fulldetails whenever we ask for them, and you must tell the insurance company to note ourinterest in the policy.(b) You hereby authorise your insurer to communicate directly with us and give us anyinformation we require. You also authorise us to take over any claim which you mayhave which relates to the Vehicle, and to negotiate and settle that directly with yourinsurer.(c) You must not use or permit the Vehicle to be used in breach of the insurance policy. Ifanymoney is paid out under the policy which relates to the Vehicle then you mustensure that the money is paid direct to us.(d) If you do not insure the Vehicle comprehensively, and we suffer loss as a result, youmust compensate us for that loss.(e) If for any reason the amount which we receive from the insurance company is lessthan the loss that we suffer you must pay us the difference.4. Any person signing this agreement on behalf of a companymust be authorised to do so,and if not so authorised will be personally liable to pay all sums due under this agreementto the extent that the company fails to pay them.5. The maximum period for which you are allowed to keep the vehicle under the RentalAgreement is from the 'Date Out' until the date 'Due in' referred to in the Rental Agreement.However:(a) We are entitled to terminate this agreement if you break any of its terms, and youmust then return the Vehicle immediately.(b) We are entitled to call for the return of the Vehicle earlier than the date 'Due In' shownon the Rental Agreement, even if you have not broken any of the terms of the RentalAgreement, but we must then provide you with a comparable vehicle.(c) In any event, the maximum period for which you can hire the vehicle is 90 days.6. If you keep the vehicle beyond the date and time 'Due In' (or after we have required itsreturn, as above) then, in addition to any claim for compensation which we may bring, youwill also have to pay charges in accordance with our current tariff which may from time totime be in force.7. We are not liable to you for any loss of or damage to any property which is carried in theVehicle, and we do not accept responsibility for any property which you leave in thevehicle when you return it, unless we have been negligent. If any third party brings a claimagainst us for property which is carried or left in the Vehicle, you must indemnify us for that claim8. The vehicle must not (a) be taken outside England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or any British Isle on
which the hiring commenced, without our prior written permission.
(b) be used other than on a public highway or a suitably paved area which is designed to
carrymotor vehicles.
(c) be used to propel or tow any other vehicle or trailer, unless it is equipped for the
purpose and we have given our permission.
(d) be used to carry passengers for hire or reward or for any driving tuition, unless you
obtain our prior written permission and you must provide your own insurance under
clause 3.
(e) be used for any unlawful purpose, or for racing, pacemaking, competitions or speed
testing, nor must it be used in any unlawful manner.
(f) be used in such a manner that it is overloaded (whether in total or in respect of any
axle or any other part) or is carrying more passengers or goods than it was designed
to carry or may lawfully carry.
(g) be used in such a way as to make the insurance on the Vehicle invalid.
(h) be used in breach of the Road Traffic legislation or the Construction and Use
Regulations.
(i) be used by any person who is not licensed and insured for it,
(j) be used by any person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(k) be used in the event of anymechanical, electrical or structural failure or damage, if
further damage would be caused as a result.
(l) be altered or added to in any way whatsoever.
9. You are not allowed to carry out any repairs (or let anyone else do so) if the cost of those
repairs is more than £25, unless you get our written permission first. If we do authorise any
repairs then we will refund the cost to you if you produce a VAT receipt and whatever parts
you have replaced.
10.If you break any of the terms of the Rental Agreement we are entitled to treat the Rental
Agreement as terminated and to repossess the vehicle. You hereby authorise us to enter on
your property to do so if necessary.
11.You are liable for certain charges as if you were the owner of the Vehicle. Those
charges are:
(a) Any fixed penalty offence committed in respect of that Vehicle under Part III of theRoad
Traffic Offenders Act 1988 or the Road Traffic Act 1991, as amended, replaced or
extended by any subsequent legislation or orders and any such offence committed
under the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland or any British
Isle upon which the Vehicle is being used.
(b) Any excess charge which may be incurred in respect of that Vehicle in pursuance of an
Order under section 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or the Road
Traffic Act 1991 as amended, replaced or extended by any subsequent legislation or
orders and under the equivalent legislation applicable to Scotland, Northern Ireland or
other British Isle.
(c) Any financial penalty or charge which may be demanded by a third party as a
result of the Vehicle having been parked or left upon land which is not a public road.
(d) Any congestion charges and related penalty charge.
12.You must:
(a) pay the hiring charges published in our current tariff unless different charges have
been agreed between us in writing.
(b) pay for all fuel and any refuelling charge.
(c) pay for any accessories, tyres, tools or equipment which are lost, stolen or damaged.
(d) pay our costs of recovering the vehicle in the event that you fail to return it to us as
required by (j) below.
(e) pay any penalties, fines and court costs incurred in the use of the Vehicle before it
is returned to us.
(f) safeguard our interests in the event of any accident involving the vehicle, by obtaining
the names and addresses of all relevant drivers and witnesses, details including
registration numbers of any other vehicles involved, securing the Vehicle and, where
appropriate, notifying the police.
(g) ensure that the correct tyre pressures, engine oil level, battery fluid level, screen
wash level, coolant level and automatic transmission oil level (where fitted) are
maintained throughout the period of hire.
(h) ensure that the vehicle is always locked when unattended, and take all reasonable
steps to prevent loss of or damage to the Vehicle, or its tyres, tools, accessories,
equipment or contents.
(i) inform us immediately if the Vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen, or develops any fault or
requires any servicing, and allow us to carry out essential repairs or servicing.
(j) return the vehicle (together with all its accessories, tyres, tools and equipment) to our
representative at the place where it was hired (unless a different place is specified in the
Rental Agreement) during our business hours, at or before the date 'Due In' shown on
the Rental Agreement or earlier if we require it. The Vehicle must, when you return it, be
in the same condition as when you hired it (fair wear and tear excepted), and must be
clean and tidy (normal traffic grime excepted).